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; Students studying Education or Engineering in an accredited program, college, or university.
How to win it
Focus your application on clearly demonstrating your financial need and confirming that you are pursuing a degree in education or engineering, since those are the core requirements for this scholarship. Make sure your transcripts reflect a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, and gather any documents that show your Hawaii residency. A sincere, well-organized application that speaks directly to your field of study and your financial situation will give you the best chance of standing out to the Hawaii Community Foundation.