Past Events - Scholarships

Many of these scholarship opportunities are annual. For more information for the 2020-21 applications, please click on the respective websites provided.

~ January 2020 ~

US Fish and Wildlife: Various Scholarships

Deadline: December 2019-February 2020

Please click on the link below for information on multiple conservation-related scholarships and fellowships. Each one has its own deadline and eligibility requirements. Check back often for new opportunities!

Link: https://www.fws.gov/partnerships/december-list-of-scholarships-and-other-opportunities.html

University of Hawaii Presidential Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2020

Presidential Scholars receive a full-time, 12 credit per semester tuition waiver for two years of undergraduate study. All scholars receive $4000 a year (stipend) and a one-time travel grant of $2000.

Requirements: Students who meet the following are eligible to apply -

• • Apply for admissions as a classified full-time junior to UH Manoa

    • Must be a junior by the end of the Spring semester. Spring credits may be counted toward credits earned. Spring grades will be reviewed once the semester has ended.

  • Bona fide resident of Hawaii

  • A cumulative 3.7 college work grade point average

  • Evidence of superior academic achievement or creative endeavor

  • Preference will be given to incoming Juniors transferring from a University of Hawaii Community College to UH Manoa.

How to apply: UH System Common Scholarship Application & UHM NWS section must be completed by January 15, 2020

For more information: http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/presidential_scholarship.php

KS College Scholarships

Deadline: January 31, 2020

Kamehameha Schools offers several scholarships, such as Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi, which offers financial assistance to those who qualify.

Who: college-bound high school senior, current college student, or looking to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Checklist:

• Utilize the College Board (IDOC) system's document upload feature;

• Ensure uploaded files are clear and legible;

• Register with Kamehameha Schools Hoʻoulu Verification Services Center (apps.ksbe.edu/datacenter).

For more information, visit: https://www.ksbe.edu/apply/college_scholarships/

ʻImi Naʻauao Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2020

Who: Tailored exclusively for college students pursuing a graduate degree.

Eligibility:

• Hawaiʻi resident;

• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0;

• Conferred/anticipating a Bachelor's degree by Spring 2020;

• Full-time student;

• Classified, degree-seeking student;

• Meet Maximum Funding guidelines.

How to Apply:

• • Applications open on November 15, 2019!

  • Apply through Hawaii Community Foundation to be considered for a scholarship.

For more information & requirements: CLICK HERE

NOAA Scholarships: Educational Partnership Program & Ernest F. Hollings (undergraduate)

Deadline: January 31, 2020 11:59pm EST

Online Application: https://oedwebapps.iso.noaa.gov/uspa/

These scholarship program include support for two years of undergraduate study and summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the country.

Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2020

Website: www.noaa.gov/eppscholarship

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2020

Website: www.noaa.gov/hollings

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizen

• 3.0 GPA (Hollings) or 3.2 GPA (EPP)

  • Full-time second year student at an accredited four-year undergraduate program or third year student at a five-year undergraduate program; community college or transfer students must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when applying for the scholarship and submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program

  • Majoring in NOAA mission disciplines, including but not limited to: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.

  • EPP Scholarship only: Enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution (Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan-Serving Institutions)

~ February 2020 ~

Pauahi Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: February 7, 2020, 4:15pm HST

Applications open December 25, 2019, 8:00am HST

One application for over 100 scholarship opportunities! Available scholarships are listed on the website below.

Application Packet:

• Personal Statement Essays

• Online Application

• Official Transcript

• Letters of Recommendation

• Student Aid Report (SAR)

• Art Portfolio (as required by select scholarships)

For more information and to apply: CLICK HERE

UH Manoa Student Scholarships (STAR)

Deadline: February 15, 2020 at 11:59pm

Total scholarship funding available to Manoa students: $9,567,355!

Check and see if there are scholarships available that match you!

For more information and online application: https://www.star.hawaii.edu/Scholarship_live/GeneralPageMain.jsp

UH Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: various

Available: Privately funded scholarship opportunities at all 10 UH campuses.

For more information, FAQs, and to search for scholarships: https://www.uhfoundation.org/scholarships

~ March 2020 ~

University of Hawaii Common Scholarship

Deadline: March 2, 2020 by 4:00pm HST

Apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities and grants by completing one scholarship application!

For more information: https://www.hawaii.edu/tuition/scholarships/

UH Common Scholarship Application Portal: https://uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=624

Kuaʻana Tuition Waiver Scholarship

Deadline (former): March 1

Native Hawaiian students enrolled on the UH Manoa campus must be full-time undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA, or enrolled as a full-time graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

For more information: http://hawaii.edu/kuaana/tuition-waiver-application/

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: March 5, 2020

The Udall Foundation offers its 2020 Udall Scholarship, a merit-based award for college sophomores and juniors attending Tribal Colleges and two- or four-year universities. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. 55 Scholars receive up to $7,000 each for educational expenses and a trip to Tucson, AZ for Scholar Orientation (August 2020), where they will meet like-minded scholars, develop new skills, and network with professionals in the environment and Tribal affairs. The award also includes life-time membership in the Udall alumni community—a vibrant professional organization offering job, internship, and academic opportunities. The online application can only be accessed and submitted through a Udall faculty representative at the student's college or university. Click here to find out who the faculty rep is at a college or university and contact him or her to get registered as an applicant. A sample application is also available for reference and can be found on our website.

For more information: www.udall.gov

UH Manoa Udall faculty representative: Vernadette Gonzalez @ vvg@hawaii.edu

Manawa Kūpono Native Hawaiian Scholarship

Deadline (former): March 15

The primary intent of Manawa Kūpono Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program is provide financial support to full-time classified undergraduate students of Native Hawaiian ancestry enrolled at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

For more information: https://www.hawaii.edu/cop/manawa-kupono/

Students may also email manawa.kupono@hawaii.edu for more information.

Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship Program

Application opens: December 15, 2019

Application closes: March 31, 2020

Eligibility:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Chemical Engineering and Material Science will also be considered

  • Students must be a full-time student at an accredited college/university.

  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher cumulative

  • An enrolled member or a decedent of an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicants may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card. Please note, AISES may not always have scholarships available for non-citizens of the United States

  • All scholarships require that applicants be current AISES members at the time of application. All applicants will be required to enter a valid AISES membership number. To get a membership number join AISES or retrieve your membership number through AISES Membership Portal.

For more information: CLICK HERE

~ October 2019 ~

The Open Phil Al Fellowship

Application deadline: October 25, 2019

This program extends full support to a community of current & incoming PhD students, in any area of AI/ML, who are interested in making the long-term, large-scale impacts of AI a focus of their work.

Who can apply: The Open Phil AI Fellowship is open to full-time AI and machine learning students in any year of their PhD. Anyone who expects to be enrolled in a PhD program in Fall 2020 is welcome to apply.

Support: Support includes a $40,000 per year stipend, payment of tuition and fees, and an additional $10,000 in annual support for travel, equipment, and other research expenses. Fellows will be funded through the end of the 5th year of their PhD, with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years.

Please CLICK HERE to view the program homepage.

MARCH 2019

University of Hawaii Common Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2019

Apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities and grants by completing one scholarship application!

For more information: https://www.hawaii.edu/tuition/scholarships/

UH-OHA Hoonaauao Higher Education Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2019 (via UH Common Scholarship Application)

MARCH 2018

UH Systems Common Scholarship Application

(more than 40 different scholarship opportunities available via this common application)

UH System Common Application opens November 1, 2017

UH System Common Application Deadline: March 1, 2018 (4:00pm HST)

Requirements:

• Students attending a UH System campus

• Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA - not required, but encouraged)

  • www.fafsa.gov

• Completed Online Application

• Personal Statement

How to Apply:

For online application CLICK HERE

Scholarship Application Process:

UH FCU Scholarship Program

($10,000 in scholarships for five deserving students)

UH FCU Application opens November 1, 2017

UH FCU Application Deadline: March 1, 2018

Eligibility:

• Be a member of UHFCU or a family member thereof;

• Have applied or been accepted to a UH System campus as an undergraduate student, or be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis with intent to enroll in a UH System campus as an undergraduate student; and

• If awarded, become a member of UHFCU

Selection Criteria:

• Financial Need

• Personal Essay

• Academic Merit

• Leadership & Service in the Community

• Leadership & Participation in School

For more information & Application Process: https://www.uhfcu.com/scholarship/#panel-1

Scholarship Information (for various scholarship opportunities)

Updated by NHSEMP

The document attached below titled, "Scholarship Information 2017-18" provides information for many different scholarship opportunities and common scholarship applications.

Consider attending the NHSEMP Scholarship Resource Workshop -

this Thursday, February 2

4:30-6:00pm

Holmes Hall 244, UHM Campus

* RSVP to nhsemp@hawaii.edu

For additional information about a specific scholarship, please check the organizations website. Scholarships listed on this document will be organized by Deadline Month.

OCTOBER 2017

Financial Aid Workshop

Hosted by Kamehameha Schools

October 21, Saturday

9:00am-1:00pm

Hālau ʻĪnana

* Validated parking at Japanese Cultural Center & NHAP application fee waivers will be available!

This is a free event, open to the general public, which offers one-stop-shop kōkua with completing the financial aid applications for Kamehameha Schools (KS) Na Hoʻokama a Pauahi college scholarship, Kipona, and other opportunities.

Students and parents must bring:

• 2016 Filed and signed Federal Income Tax Return

• All Employer-issued W2 statements and 1099s

• All Schedules filed with 2016 Federal Income Tax Return

• Court Documents (TANF/AFDC benefit statement, Ward of the Court, Legal Adoption)

• If applicable, original birth certificates to verify Hawaiian ancestry

Hālau ʻĪnana address:

2438 Beretania Street

Honolulu, HI 96826

Parking Options:

Front of building, street parking, or Japanese Cultural Center

ʻOi Ka Naʻauao Workshop Series: Scholarship Resource & Prep

Hosted by NHSEMP

October 30, Monday

3:30-5:30pm

Holmes Hall 244

Scholarship season has begun! Join us at our Scholarship Resource workshop - learn how to navigate the scholarship process including FAFSA reminders, Organizational suggestions & tips, Letters of Recommendation Do's & Don't's, Student Registries, and more. Plus, you will receive an updated NHSEMP Scholarship Resource Handbook!

Please RSVP by October 27, Friday to: nhsemp@hawaii.edu

APRIL 2017

UH Manoa Summer School Scholarships

Website: http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/students/current.asp

Need-based Scholarships for Current UH Manoa students who are receiving financial aid during the 2016-17 academic year are available.

Online Application Deadline: April 15, 2017

Please CLICK HERE for application and additional information

MAY 2017

AISES Scholarships

Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships

Application Deadline: May 1, 2017

To apply, you must be an AISES National member. See the website above for more details on the scholarships listed.

MARCH 2017

UH Mānoa: Kuaʻana Tuition Waiver !

Website: http://hawaii.edu/kuaana/tuition-waiver-application/

Application Deadline: March 1, 2017

Please CLICK HERE for application

Eligibility:

1. Native Hawaiian students at the UH Manoa campus

   • Full-time undergraduate student with a 2.5 GPA OR

   • Enrolled as a full-time graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or better

UH Systems Common Scholarship Application !

(OHA-NHSEMP Scholarship Opportunity for STEM majors is part of this application)

UH System Common Application NOW OPEN!

UH System Common Application Deadline: March 1, 2017

Eligibility:

• Students attending a UH System campus

• Students of Native Hawaiian ancestry

• Students pursuing a STEM degree

• Priority given to non-traditional students

Scholarship Application Process:

• Completed FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov)

• Completed UH System Common Scholarship application

• Hawaiian ancestry verification through OHA Hawaiian Registry

How to Apply:

For online application CLICK HERE

Project Connect Student Travel Grant

Website: http://ims2017.org/students-main/project-connect

NEW Application Deadline: March 15, 2017

Overview:

Project Connect will bring together an exceptional group of undergraduate and first-year graduate students to the IEEE conference on a travel grant provided by the National Science Foundation and IEEE. The long term goal of this program is to attract a diverse pool of highly motivated students to the field of microwave engineering. Project Connect is designed to create an opportunity for students to interact with practicing engineers, to learn about the exciting new technologies being developed, and to introduce students to the variety of careers in the area of microwave engineering.

Students who are selected to participate will be awarded a travel grant to attend the International Microwave Symposium (IMS) in Honolulu, Hawaii during June 4-8, 2017.

Conference Agenda:

Specific IMS Connect participants activities include -

• • Panel sessions with speakers from industry and academia will share their experiences of microwave engineering

  • Special sessions to assist with professional development skills

  • Exploring the conference using the Connect Monopoly^TM workbook

  • Share their experiences with a "Through My Eyes" multimedia presentation

Selection Criteria:

Candidates should be -

• • Undergraduate or first-year graduate students in engineering or closely-related discipline (e.g. physics, math, etc)

  • Members of underrepresented groups in engineering

  • At least 18 years old as of June 1, 2017

How to Apply:

Go to http://ims2017.org/students-main/project-connect/how-to-apply

Additional documents needed include:

• • Transcript (unofficial copy is okay)

  • Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member at your institution

  • Link to a short video (<3 minutes) that describes:

    • a) Your career goals and background;

    • b) Why you are a good candidate for Project Connect; and

    • c) How attending the IMS will benefit your educational and career plans

Questions? Please contact: ims2017.projectconnect@gmail.com

AISES Scholarships

Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships

Application Deadline: March 15, 2017

To apply, you must be an AISES National member. See the website above for more details on the scholarships listed.

Cyber Security Scholarship at UH Manoa

National Science Foundation CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/uhm-sfs/

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017 (by 12pm)

From 2017-2022, 6 SFS scholars will be admitted per year. Each scholarship is up to 3 years in length.

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizen with a clean record (for security clearance)

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduates) or GPA of 3.3 (graduate students)

• Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relate major

• Have good cyber or security skills (e.g. EE406 or EE609)

• Willing to work for the government for the number of years that you accept the scholarship

Scholarship Overview:

Each scholarship is up to 3 years and may provide -

• Stipend ($22,500/34,000 per academic year)

• Tuition and Fees (does not include items such as meal plan, housing, or parking)

• Health Insurance allowance (up to $3,000 per year for using UH health insurance)

• Professional Development allowance (up to $4,000 per year)

• Book allowance (up to $2,000 per year)

* Each scholarship requires a service obligation to the US Government (federal, state, city, or tribe) following graduation: One (1) year of service in a cyber-security related government position is required for each scholarship year received.

Application Process:

Please submit the following application documents (PDF format preferred) to: uhm.sfs@gmail.com

• Cover Letter that provides the applicant's detailed contact information, the degree program, and the date of anticipated graduation

• Copy of all applicant's Unofficial Transcripts

• ACT or SAT scores required for undergraduates

• Minimum of two (2) Letters of Reference (must not be family members)

• A Statement of Purpose that discusses the applicant's interests in security, past experiences, and future plans. Please indicate any military experience.

• Resume

* Evaluation and interviews will begin after March 31 of each year, until the positions are filled.

Questions: Please contact uhm.sfs@gmail.com

ASCO Engineering College Scholarships

Website: http://www.asco.com/en-us/Pages/scholarship-learn-more.aspx

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Please CLICK HERE for application and additional information

The ASCO scholarship is merit-based and will be awarded on the candidate's potential for leadership an for making a significant contribution to the engineering, instrumentation, systems, and automation professions, particularly as they relate to the application of fluid control and fluid power technologies. Scholarship recipients may be eligible for an ASCO internship.

Rules and Regulations (listed here are some, but not all):

• Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in a bachelor's degree program or enrolled in a graduate program, at the time of application

• For students enrolled in a 4+ year bachelor's program, those who have completed their sophomore/second year when applying for this scholarship will be considered

  • ASCO employees and relatives are not eligible for the scholarship

  • Scholarships will be paid directly to recipient's educational institution

  • Applicant must be a US citizen or legal US resident

For more information, please visit the website listed above.

UH Manoa Summer School Scholarships

Website: http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/students/current.asp

Sophomore Merit Scholarships in the amount of $1,200 are available for up to 200 sophomore UH Manoa students in recognition of their academic excellence. This award is to be applied towards the tuition for a single UH Manoa Summer Sessions 2017 course. Award recipients will be responsible for any remaining course tuition and costs.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Please CLICK HERE for application and additional information

FEBRUARY 2017

UH Mānoa ACE Student Success Scholarship !

UH Mānoa ACE Program

Application Deadline: February 28, 2017 by 4:00pm

* Priority is given to early applicants

The ACE program is recruiting FALL 2017 ACE Peer Mentors, who act as role models to new students' transition to our campus. All participants are placed with a group of 10-15 freshmen and lead a class (CAS 110) once a week. You also meet once a week in a class just for peer mentors (CAS 301) from 1:30-4:30pm with a faculty member. You will design lesson plans and learn important leadership strategies to guide you through the semester. You will earn 4 credits (CAS 301) with upper-division writing intensive (W) and oral communication (O) designations.

* There is a $2000 ACE Student Success Scholarship!

We are seeking friendly and energetic UHM students who want to help freshmen succeed. Prospective peer mentors must also be:

• Junior or senior standing (60+ credits) by the start of Fall 2017)

• In good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)

• Articulate, motivated and willing to take initiative

To learn more and apply, CLICK HERE

UH Mānoa: Student Scholarships via STAR !

Website: https://www.star.hawaii.edu:10012/Scholarship_live/GeneralPageMain.jsp

Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

Common Scholarship application for UH Manoa students; scholarships for nearly every major/areas of interest

University of Hawaii Foundation !

Website: http://scholarships.uhfoundation.org/scholarships/search.aspx

Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi Scholarship !

Website: https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-high/nahookama/

Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

Need-based scholarship available to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited post-high institution in the United States recognized by Kamehameha Schools.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• • Hawaii Resident

  • Full-time student

  • Classified, degree-seeking student

  • Have financial need

  • Meet maximum funding guidelines

For More Information and Application Instructions: see website listed above

Ke Aliʻi Pauahi Foundation !

Website: http://www.pauahi.org/scholarships/

Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

To qualify, applicants must be registered with the Hoʻoulu Hawaiian Data Center (CLICK HERE for more information on how to register)

JANUARY 2017

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)

Website: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

Application Deadline: January 1, 2017 (11:59pm EST)

Hawaii Community Foundation

Website: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

Application Deadline: January 31, 2017 (by 4:00pm HST)

200+ different scholarships, one common online application. Scholarships for various criteria, including: area of study, island, high school, college or universities, ethnicities, etc; merit-based, need-based.

Kamehameha Schools: 'Imi Na'auao

Website: https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-high/iminaauao/

Application Deadline: January 31, 2017

Graduate Student Scholarship, merit-based.

DECEMBER 2016

Alu Like, Inc: Hana Lima Scholarship

Website: http://www.alulike.org/services/kaipu_hana.html

Application Deadline: December 29, 2016

Need-based award with preference given to non-traditional students: single parents, disabled (meets ADA definition), houseless, sole-income providers, previously incarcerated and wards of the court. Hana Lima Scholarship supports students who have declared and are committed to a specific program of study.