Hawaii Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Pauahi Foundation invests in haumāna throughout their educational journeys, nurturing empowered ‘ōiwi leaders who will help shape the future of Hawai‘i. Overview - Applicants may apply to any or all scholarship opportunities administered by the Pauahi Foundation. Use the filters on our listings to narrow results by eligibility, and you may download a PDF copy of scholarships that apply to you. - Each Pauahi Foundation scholarship has distinct eligibility criteria and requirements. Carefully review the individual scholarship descriptions before applying. Eligibility - Completing the Pauahi Foundation application allows consideration for multiple scholarship awards; applicants are encouraged to submit a...

Qualification Requirements:Graduating high school seniors who have a parent or legal guardian who is a member of AFSCME are eligible for these awards. They must be enrolled full-time in a degree program at an accredited four-year institution or a two-year institution that allows credit transfer to a four-year institution. Additionally, they must have taken either the SAT or ACT.Evaluation Criteria:The Scholarship Selection Committee will review the application form, essay, transcript, and ACT or SAT scores. They will also take into account any recommendations or other evidence that demonstrates the applicant's character and capabilities. For a comprehensive understanding of the criteria,...

The New Warrior Scholarships (NWS) are prestigious, competitive scholarship programs aimed at acknowledging and rewarding the academic prowess and proven community contributions of first-year students pursuing a degree at UH Mānoa, immediately after their high school graduation. The scholarships offered include:Regents Scholarship (Exclusively for Hawai’i Residents)Provost Achievement Scholarship (Exclusively for Hawai’i Residents)Mānoa Excellence Scholarship (For U.S. citizens who are not Hawai’i Residents)Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship (For International students who are non-U.S. citizens and require an F-1 Visa to enroll at UH Mānoa)The New Warrior Scholarships are granted at the commencement of the student’s academic journey at Mānoa and are designed...

Background In 1966 the HGEA created the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund as a tribute to the late Charles R. Kendall, HGEA’s first Executive Director, in recognition of his lifelong work to advance the interests of Hawaii’s public employees. HGEA sustains that legacy by offering educational assistance to members and their immediate families. To date, the program has awarded in excess of 2,000 scholarships. Who may apply Scholarships are open to HGEA members and their dependents who are enrolled or plan to enroll full-time at a college or university. Applicants must have been HGEA members in good standing...

Introduction Russell K. Okata, raised in Pepeekeo on Hawaii island, led Hawaii’s largest union and served as executive director of HGEA for 26 years. Under his leadership HGEA expanded into a full-service union, adding member benefits including educational assistance through the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund. To honor his legacy, HGEA now offers the Russell K. Okata Scholarship. Who may apply (Eligibility) - Applicants: HGEA members in good standing for at least one year, and their dependents. - Intended study: Applicants must be attending—or planning to attend—one of the following on a full-time basis: a community college, a...

Overview This scholarship honors the memory of David T. Woolsey, a California Polytechnic alumnus and former principal at Woolsey, Miyabara and Associates. The award offers financial support exclusively for educational or professional development activities. Who is eligible - Currently enrolled students in the following categories are eligible: - Third-, fourth-, or fifth-year undergraduate students studying landscape architecture, or - Master’s students in landscape architecture. - Applicants must be enrolled in a Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)–accredited program in the United States. - In addition, eligibility requires that either: - the applicant’s institution is located inside the Hawaii Chapter ASLA boundary*,...

Overview Eligible students may receive $1,500 per semester if enrolled full-time, or $750 per semester if enrolled part-time. The award supports a wide range of trade and technical education, including but not limited to automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical programs. Key details and limits - Awards are intended for current term enrollment in qualifying technical or trade programs. - Recipients can combine this scholarship with other awards over the course of their studies; however, total support cannot exceed the equivalent of four semesters of full-time funding or eight semesters of part-time...

Intro Hawaiʻi Self Storage (HSS) launched a scholarship program in 2005 to provide financial assistance to promising students who will become leaders in our communities. Since its inception, HSS has awarded 217 scholarships totaling $868,000. Program overview - Each year HSS selects 10–11 Hawaiʻi high school seniors (typically 10 recipients). - Awards are worth up to $4,000 per student (paid as up to $1,000 per year for up to four years, subject to renewal requirements). - Recipients are chosen based on eligibility criteria and a required written essay. Eligibility To qualify, applicants must: - Be a resident of Hawaiʻi and...

Introduction Each year the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation manages a large scholarship portfolio — more than 300 funds — which requires careful coordination. To help applicants plan, below is a concise timeline and step-by-step guide for the 2026–2027 scholarship cycle, including key dates, required materials, and application instructions. Key Dates and Timeline - FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens: October 1, 2025 - Scholarship application period: December 8, 2025 – February 26, 2026 - Application opens: December 8, 2025 - Application closes: February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaiʻi Standard Time - Letters of recommendation due: March 13, 2026, 4:00...