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; Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good standing; Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
How to win it
Keep your cumulative GPA at or above 2.5 and gather documents that clearly demonstrate your financial need, since both are required to be considered. If you receive this scholarship, know that you can reapply in future years as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing. Submit a strong, honest application through the Hawaii Community Foundation that highlights your academic commitment and financial situation.