Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Closes Feb 1
How you apply
This award is part of Hawai'i Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application — you apply through one application, not a separate one for each fund.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation has over $8 million a year available for scholarships from more than 300 funds to make the road to college—and graduation—possible.
The 2027-2028 HCF Common Scholarship Application opens on December 1, 2026. Apply by February 1, 2027, 4 PM Hawai’i Standard Time.
Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i; Demonstrate financial need; Be a full-time student; Be an undergraduate student; Attend an accredited four year college or university; Minimum GPA of 3.0; Submit 2 letters of recommendation; Students who have performed community service.
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, highlight your community service experiences in your application, showing the meaningful impact you've made in Hawaii. Make sure your GPA meets the 3.0 minimum and secure two strong letters of recommendation from people who can speak to both your character and your involvement in the community. Demonstrating genuine financial need alongside your dedication to service will give your application a well-rounded, compelling edge.