Hawai'i Self Storage Student Scholarships
$4,000
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...
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...
Hawaii State FCU Scholarship
$5,000
The Hawaii Community Foundation has once again been chosen to manage the Hawaii State FCU Scholarship Program. Applications are accepted through the Hawaii Community Foundation website.
Award
- Twenty (20) recipients will each receive up to $5,000.
Who is eligible
- Hawaii State FCU members and their dependents.
- Enrollment at a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school for the 2026–2027 academic year is required.
- Applicants must show financial need.
- Enrollment may be full- or part-time as defined by the school’s financial aid office.
- Open to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
- Minimum cumulative GPA...
The Hawaii Community Foundation has once again been chosen to manage the Hawaii State FCU Scholarship Program. Applications are accepted through the Hawaii Community Foundation website.
Award
- Twenty (20) recipients will each receive up to $5,000.
Who is eligible
- Hawaii State FCU members and their dependents.
- Enrollment at a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school for the 2026–2027 academic year is required.
- Applicants must show financial need.
- Enrollment may be full- or part-time as defined by the school’s financial aid office.
- Open to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
- Minimum cumulative GPA...
Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
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...
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...
HMSA Kaimana Scholarships
$5,000
Intro
The HMSA Kaimana Scholarship honors Hawaii high school seniors who demonstrate well-rounded achievement and a commitment to wellness through strong academics, athletic participation, and community involvement. Awarded students may apply the funds toward postsecondary education expenses; student-athletes must follow NCAA regulations if they plan to compete in college.
Scholarship benefits
Each Kaimana Scholar receives $5,000. The funds may be used for higher-education costs such as tuition, room and board, airfare to and from the airport closest to your school, books, or a laptop/desktop computer.
Eligibility (must meet all)
- Be a Hawaii high school graduate in 2026. Your GPA...
Intro
The HMSA Kaimana Scholarship honors Hawaii high school seniors who demonstrate well-rounded achievement and a commitment to wellness through strong academics, athletic participation, and community involvement. Awarded students may apply the funds toward postsecondary education expenses; student-athletes must follow NCAA regulations if they plan to compete in college.
Scholarship benefits
Each Kaimana Scholar receives $5,000. The funds may be used for higher-education costs such as tuition, room and board, airfare to and from the airport closest to your school, books, or a laptop/desktop computer.
Eligibility (must meet all)
- Be a Hawaii high school graduate in 2026. Your GPA...
University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Presidential Scholarship
$22,000
Overview
The Upper-level Scholarship Programs are competitive awards created to honor the academic achievement and documented community contributions of degree-seeking students who enter UH Mānoa as transfer students. The two scholarships included in this program are:
- Presidential Scholarship (reserved for Hawaiʻi residents)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship (open to applicants of any residency)
These awards are granted at the beginning of the recipient’s Mānoa degree program and are intended to help fund up to two years of enrollment while the student works toward finishing their degree. Scholarship funds are applied directly to the student’s educational costs.
Who should apply (Eligibility)...
Overview
The Upper-level Scholarship Programs are competitive awards created to honor the academic achievement and documented community contributions of degree-seeking students who enter UH Mānoa as transfer students. The two scholarships included in this program are:
- Presidential Scholarship (reserved for Hawaiʻi residents)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship (open to applicants of any residency)
These awards are granted at the beginning of the recipient’s Mānoa degree program and are intended to help fund up to two years of enrollment while the student works toward finishing their degree. Scholarship funds are applied directly to the student’s educational costs.
Who should apply (Eligibility)...
Hawaii Ukulele College Scholarships
$2,000
About the scholarship
This award is provided by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a nonprofit established in 2004. The organization’s mission is to raise public appreciation for the ukulele as an instrument capable of virtuoso performance and to support Hawai‘i’s arts and culture through education, college scholarships, and the free annual Ukulele Festivals.
Award amount
$2,000
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Hawaii.
- Must have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- Must demonstrate a genuine passion for the ukulele.
- Must exhibit good character and a record of meaningful community service.
Application...
About the scholarship
This award is provided by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a nonprofit established in 2004. The organization’s mission is to raise public appreciation for the ukulele as an instrument capable of virtuoso performance and to support Hawai‘i’s arts and culture through education, college scholarships, and the free annual Ukulele Festivals.
Award amount
$2,000
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Hawaii.
- Must have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- Must demonstrate a genuine passion for the ukulele.
- Must exhibit good character and a record of meaningful community service.
Application...
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
-...
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
-...
GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
$2,500
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
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...
Ninth Circuit Court Civics Contest
$3,000
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
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...
California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grants
$2,000
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 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...
GIAR Grandmother’s First-Generation Scholarship
$25,000
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
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...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
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
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...
