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 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.