The University of Hawaiʻi System Common Scholarship Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now available online! This application allows students to apply for multiple scholarships at once, with a wide range of opportunities included. For details, tips, FAQs, and application instructions, visit the UH System Common Scholarship Application Requirements page. Be sure to submit your application by the deadline of March 3, 2025, at 4 p.m. (HST) to be considered for both system and campus scholarships.

The Alu Like Hana Lima Scholarship Program (HLSP) offers financial assistance to students enrolled in vocational or technical education programs, like at Hawai'i Community College, that lead to occupations providing a 'living wage.' This need-based scholarship supports tuition, fees, books, and required tools or uniforms for vocational studies. Students in Liberal Arts or those taking only prerequisite courses are encouraged to declare a major to qualify for additional services.

Learn more and apply at Alu Like HLSP. 

Applications are accepted year-round, subject to available funding.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) distributes millions in scholarships each year, making it the third-largest private provider of post-secondary scholarships in the state. These scholarships support students pursuing degrees at colleges and universities, as well as those in career and technical education programs at community colleges. In 2021, the average award was $6,200 per student.

Stay tuned for information on the HCF 2025-2026 Common Application. Application Closes: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 4 p.m. HST

Applications are now open! Apply once to be considered for multiple scholarships, including the Nā Ho‘okama a Pauahi and Ho‘okawowo scholarships. Kamehameha Schools (KS) college scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need and are committed to contributing to the lāhui.

The application deadline is January 15, 2025.

The Pauahi Foundation administers scholarships funded by private donors, supporting college-level studies, as well as trade and vocational courses. Awards may be based on merit, financial need, or specific geographic regions.

Scholarships are open to the general public, including students who are not graduates of Kamehameha Schools. However, preference is given to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry, as permitted by law.

The application deadline is December 15, 2024. For more information, visit the Pauahi Foundation scholarship application page, email scholarships@pauahi.org, or call (808) 534-8080.

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) offers scholarships to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students, with a special focus on those who:

• Live at or below the poverty level or are of low socioeconomic status

• Are the first in their families to attend college

• Represent the diversity of the APIA community (geographically and ethnically), especially those from underrepresented groups on college campuses

• Demonstrate a commitment to community service, leadership, and strong academic achievement

The application opened around November 15. and closes on January 15.

Aloha Hawaiʻi Onipaʻa is offering partial scholarships to Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in environmental studies, natural resource management, earth sciences, agriculture, or astronomy. These scholarships are for students committed to working toward a sustainable future for Hawaiʻi families and communities.

Continuous Open Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs directory of scholarships for Native Hawaiian student seeking post-secondary education; both college and career training programs.

Click here to see information on scholarships, financial aid resources, and student support services.