Hawaii High School Hall of Honor
Scholarship Sponsored by Hawaii High School Athletic Association
Introduction
Founded in 1982, the Hawai‘i High School Hall of Honor celebrates exceptional high school athletic achievement across the state. Each year an independent selection committee inducts twelve senior student‑athletes. Every inductee also receives a $2,000 Enterprise Rent‑A‑Car scholarship to help cover college costs (tuition, books, and room and board).
Eligibility
- Open to seniors enrolled in Hawai‘i high schools who compete in any official Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) state championship sport.
What the committee looks for
- Primary emphasis is placed on athletic accomplishment. Additional factors considered include versatility, sportsmanship, leadership, dedication, academic performance, participation in school activities, community involvement, and overall character and behavior on and off the field.
Nomination requirements and supporting materials
- Only nominations submitted on the official HHSAA Hall of Honor fillable PDF will be accepted.
- Signatures from athletic directors and principals are not required on the form; instead, all submissions will be forwarded to the school athletic director for verification.
- Supporting documents may accompany the nomination and can include media clippings, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts.
- Limit supporting material to six one‑sided pages sized 8½" x 11". Any pages beyond six will not be reviewed.
- Two photographs are required: a senior portrait (head‑and‑shoulders) and an action photo. Submit photos in JPEG, PNG, or PDF format only.
- Applications and all attachments must be sent by email.
How to submit
- Email the completed nomination form and all supporting items to: hoh@hhsaa.org
- Deadline for submissions: Monday, May 12, 2025 (all materials must be received by this date).
Selection timeline and events
- The selection committee will convene on Saturday, May 17, 2025 to choose the inductees.
- Selected honorees will be publicly announced on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
- An awards banquet for the inductees is scheduled for the evening of Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Princess Kaiulani Ballroom. Attendance at the banquet is required for honorees.
Questions
- Direct any questions about the HHSAA Hall of Honor scholarship program to hoh@hhsaa.org.
Nomination checklist
- Completed HHSAA Hall of Honor nomination (fillable PDF)
- Senior portrait (head‑and‑shoulders) — JPG, PNG, or PDF
- Action photograph — JPG, PNG, or PDF
- Supporting materials (up to six one‑sided 8½" x 11" pages)
- All items emailed to: hoh@hhsaa.org
Deadline: Monday, May 12, 2025