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.
Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Resident of the State of Hawaii; Major in Communications or Journalism.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your financial need and confirms you are a Hawaii resident pursuing a Communications or Journalism major. Keep your cumulative GPA at or above 2.0 to meet the academic standing requirement. A focused, honest personal statement that connects your field of study to your goals will help your application stand out to the Hawaii Community Foundation reviewers.