Hawaii Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Upper-level Scholarship Programs are selective scholarship awards that are designed to recognize and celebrate both the academic strengths and demonstrated community impact of degree-seeking students who enroll at UH Mānoa as transfer students. These scholarships include:Presidential Scholarship (For Hawaiʻi Residents)Transfer Merit Scholarship (All residency types)This scholarship is awarded at the start of the student’s Mānoa degree pursuit and is intended to support the student’s enrollment for 2 years, as they progress toward degree completion. This scholarship amount awarded is applied toward and reduces the student’s tuition costs.The Office of Admissions selects and awards these merit scholarships based on a...

The Duke Award is a one-time award of up to $15,000 created to recognize an outstanding Hawaii high school senior who exemplifies the character and personality traits of Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Award scholars fulfill the Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship requirements at the highest level. This scholarship will help raise awareness about Duke and inspire individuals to emulate his character.Applicants for the Duke Award must be nominated by a school or athletic official.* Once a nomination is verified, a link and password to the Duke Award application is emailed to the student.Online Application includes:An essay as well as short-answer questionsTranscript of...

The Takitani Scholarship application process opens December 1!An outstanding graduating senior will be selected by each qualifying high school to receive a $3,000 scholarship. From this group, finalists from each school district, the Hawaii Catholic Schools, and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools will be selected to receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. All Takitani Scholars are eligible to renew their scholarship for three years of undergraduate study for up to $2,000 a year.Accredited schools with less than 100 students enrolled in grades 9-12 may also nominate a student with the understanding that their candidate will be grouped together with students...

Every year, scholarship season is a busy one at HCF, with all the planning and preparation that goes into administering more than 300 scholarship funds. To help you understand the timing of our processes, here is a brief overview of what to expect for this upcoming scholarship season:December 12, 2024: The 2025-2026 HCF Common Scholarship Application opens.December 2024: Students should submit the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).*NOTE: The 2025-2026 FAFSA is expected to open by December 1, 2024. Check the FAFSA website at (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa) for the most up-to-date information.February 28, 2025, 4 p.m. Hawaiʻi Standard Time: The...

The HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program honors high school seniors and their schools for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship.HMSA Kaimana Scholarships?The HMSA Kaimana Scholarships reward students who not only shine in the classroom and athletics, but also in their communities through volunteer work. Recipients can use their scholarships to pay for higher education, including tuition, books, computers, and room and board. For those planning to participate in collegiate sports, scholarship use is subject to National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and regulations.Eligible students must:Graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2025.Have a GPA of 2.75...

The Col. Robert P. Moore Scholarship – Initial Pilot Training supports students in acquiring their initial FAA aircraft pilot certificate. The scholarship can be used for any level pilot certificate, including: 1) private, sport, recreation, and 2) in any category of aircraft—airplane, rotorcraft, glider, or LTA. Drone pilot category certification is NOT approved. The applicant must have already been issued the FAA-Student Pilot Certificate for the initial pilot certificate. A copy of the certificate must be provided with the scholarship application.OverviewBackground: Col. Robert P. “Rob” Moore began flying as a young person in Raleigh, NC, and flew at various locations...

Since 1996, our Scholarship Program has awarded over $1 million to some of Hawaii’s best and brightest students to support their efforts to pursue a higher education.EligibilityOpen to Hawaii State FCU members and their dependentsMust attend a fully accredited university, college or trade/vocational schoolMust demonstrate financial needMust attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)May apply as an Undergraduate or Graduate degree-seeking studentMinimum 2.5 cumulative GPARequired MaterialsTranscripts with a Cumulative GPAFAFSA Financial Summary (FSS)List of Achievements and Community ServiceLetters of Recommendation (optional)

In 1966, HGEA established the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund to honor the late Charles R. Kendall, HGEA's first Executive Director, who dedicated his life to the improvement of public employees throughout the state of Hawaii. HGEA continues his efforts by providing educational benefits to members and their immediate families. So far, HGEA has given more than 2,000 awards to deserving individuals.Eligibility:Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a university or college on a full-time basis. Member must be in good standing for at least one year.Instructions and Criteria:The following...

This scholarship was established in memory of David T. Woolsey, an alumnus of California Polytechnic University and former principal in the firm of Woolsey, Miyabara and Associates. The award provides funds for educational or professional development purposes exclusively.The award is open to currently-enrolled third-, fourth-, or fifth-year undergraduate students or master's students studying landscape architecture at Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs in the United States. To be eligible, the applicant’s university must be within the Hawaii Chapter ASLA boundary* or the applicant's permanent residence must be in Hawaii.At this time, the only accredited program in Hawaii is the...

Eligible students have until March 14, 2025 to complete an online Scholarship Entry form -AND- upload necessary documents to the Scholarship DropBox we've created.Scholarship Details & ApplicationThe Big Island Press Club announces the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.The application deadline is March 14, 2025. To qualify applicants must: have Big Island residential ties, demonstrate an interest in journalism or related career, be enrolled as a full-time student and show a record of academic achievement.Past Big Island Press Club scholarship winners include former Ilihia Gionson of Hiehie Communications, Peter Sur, Hawaii County Office...

Frank Der Yuen was an internationally respected aeronautical engineer, airline executive, and consultant. A graduate of Harvard and MIT, he designed the all-weather, self-propelled passenger loading bridges for airliners that are used in every major airport. Mr. Der Yuen served as Executive Director of the Honolulu Airlines Committee, and vice president of Aloha Airlines. He was one of the designers of the Daniel K. Inouye (Honolulu) International Airport, and helped create the Pacific Aerospace Museum once housed there.The Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship honors the aviation legacy of Frank Der Yuen. It is a competitive program that supports Hawaii residents...

A small-town boy from Pepeekeo on the island of Hawaii, Russell K. Okata grew up to lead the largest union in Hawaii and serve as HGEA's executive director for 26 years. During his tenure HGEA became a "full-service" union, offering members an array of benefits, including support for HGEA members and their dependents to continue their education through the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund. To carry on his effort, HGEA now offers the Russell K. Okata Scholarship.Eligibility:Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or...