Eligibility for the program is limited to Hawaiʻi Island Residents who:

1. Must be a Hawaiʻi Island resident according to Hawaii CCʻs Residency Policy.

2. No prior college or university experience (minimum less than 12 credits).

3. Must be enrolled at Hawaiʻi Communtiy College and qualify for the resident tuition rate.

4. A non-college bound student with barriers or challenges that prevent them from attaining a higher education. 

To be considered for the Ēlama & Hilo One Program Scholarship, the following must be completed:

1. The Ēlama & Hilo One Program Scholarship Application Part I – Click Here

2. Referral Letter Application Part II – Click Here

3. Paper Application - Click Here.

   • If completing a paper application, this must be scanned or hand-delivered. See the instructions on the application.

4. Admissions application to Hawaiʻi Community College. Select the appropriate option below:

   • If you are a 2023 or 2024 high school graduate – Click Here

   • Freshman/First Time to College – Click Here

   • Returning Student to Hawaiʻi Community College – Click Here

An application will be considered incomplete and will only be evaluated once the applicant and referral forms are received as well as your admissions to Hawaiʻi CC.

If you require assistance with completing any of these applications, please contact us at (808) 969-8816.