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.
Resident of the State of Hawaii from the island of Molokai; Demonstrate financial need; Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office); Minimum GPA of 2.7; First generation students; Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights that you are a first-generation college student from Molokai, since that background is central to what this award recognizes. Demonstrate your financial need honestly and thoroughly, as that is a key part of the selection criteria. Keep your GPA at or above 2.7 and confirm with your school's financial aid office that you qualify as a full-time student before you apply.