Hawaii Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview The GIAR Grandmothers Scholarship supports first-generation young women of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American, or South American ancestry who reside in Nevada or Hawaii. Applicants must be under 25 years old. For this program, “first-generation” refers to a young woman who has immigrated to the United States and become a naturalized citizen, or who is the daughter of an immigrant from the listed ancestries. The student must live in Nevada or Hawaii to qualify. Award amount and renewal - Standard award: a one-time grant of up to $5,000, awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Need will be confirmed by the...

Overview This is an essay and video competition for high school students who live in the western United States, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The contest is sponsored by the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit. Important dates and entry information - Official contest rules and entry instructions will be posted soon at: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest - Submissions will be accepted starting January 7, 2026. - The submission deadline is March 6, 2026. Who may enter The 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest is open to students in grades 9–12. Eligible entrants include those enrolled in public, private, parochial, or charter...

Overview and Eligibility This scholarship program supports students with disabilities who are residents of California or Hawaii and U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a physical, neurological, visual, hearing impairment, and/or a speech-language disorder. Candidates should be seniors in high school, high school graduates, or have passed the GED or CHSPE, and intend to pursue an undergraduate credential at an accredited four-year college, community college, or licensed vocational school. Demonstration of financial need is required. Award Details - All awards are contingent upon verification of school enrollment, submission of an official financial aid document, and compliance with the scholarship’s policies and...

Overview This scholarship supports the college education (undergraduate or graduate) of first-generation young women, under age 25, who trace their heritage to Portugal, Mexico, Central America, or South America and who live in Nevada or Hawaii. For the purposes of this award, “first-generation” means either (a) a young woman who immigrated to the United States and has become a naturalized citizen, or (b) the daughter of an immigrant from the listed ancestries. Eligible Nevada applicants are generally those residing in northern Nevada (commonly defined as Tonopah and points north); Hawaii residents statewide are eligible. Award details - Typical awards are...

Overview Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life. History and impact Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries. Program structure and prizes The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...

Overview Royal Business Bank is offering $5,000 in scholarship funding, distributed as five awards of $1,000 each, to support high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time as degree-seeking students in college in Fall 2026. These scholarships are intended for young people who live within Royal Business Bank’s service areas and are pursuing higher education. Who is eligible - Current high school seniors who live in one of the following counties: - New York: New York County, Kings County, Queens County, Richmond County - New Jersey: Middlesex County - California: Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County - Nevada: Clark...