Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Deadline: February 26, 2027
Who qualifies
Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Be a graduating senior from an O'ahu high school; Demonstrate financial need; Attend any of the University of Hawaii system school, including community colleges.; Maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA.; Be a full time student; For students who submit two letters of recommendation; Intend to major in Journalism, English, Communications or related fields.
How to win it
Focus your application on clearly demonstrating your financial need and your genuine passion for Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field, since these are central to what this scholarship values. Make sure you secure two strong letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your character and academic potential. As a graduating O'ahu high school senior planning to attend a University of Hawaii system school full time, you are well positioned to stand out by keeping your GPA at or above 2.8 and presenting a focused, authentic story about your chosen field of study.