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Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, students can go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
They can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Through the National College Match, high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds can apply for early admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s best colleges. We review all applications holistically, and there are no absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, income, or other factors.
Application Requirements:
Information on your academics, activities, household, and financial background
Writing section
Two teacher recommendations from core academic subjects
Current high school transcript and additional transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
School Report from your current high school counselor
School Profile (optional, but recommended)
Any standardized test score reports to-date (if taken). We accept SAT, ACT, AP, and English language proficiency exam test scores (unofficial test score reports are accepted).
To learn more and to apply, click here.
Dates & Timelines found here.
Eligibility Requirements
High School Senior
Planning to pursue degree @ accredited U.S. College/University
MUST Attend Scholars Weekend @ Atlanta, GA @ April 23-26, 2026
Scholarship Offer: 150 awards @ $20,000 each
To learn more and apply, click here.
Award Amount $1,000 per student (20 scholarships total)
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Freely Associated States may apply.
Must be a current high school or current college student.
Must have minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED.
Must demonstrate financial need and qualify based on income restrictions and limitations. Please see Bank of Hope Scholarship Income Restriction for more information.
Each winner is eligible for only one award. Awards are intended for the student only; no provision is made for spouses or dependents. No substitution of the award is permitted. The check will be issued directly to the student by check.
REQUIRED Supporting Documents
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) 2024 Income Tax Return Form: Applicant must be listed as a dependent. If the applicant has their own tax return, that document can be submitted.
Transcript: Most recent unofficial/official transcript in PDF form. GED recipients must attach certification.
Essay: Must be submitted in PDF format. See details below.
Please select ONE essay topic and write approximately 500 words in PDF format:
Explain a personal hardship or catastrophic life event, how you overcame it, and what you learned.
Describe areas in your life where you have demonstrated leadership and impact.
To apply, click here.*
*Please be mindful that the application is a one-time submission. You CANNOT go back and edit/save your changes.
Eligibility Requirements:
Hawai'i high school senior with 3.8GPA or higher
Meets criteria of family income that is 200% or less of 2025 federal poverty guidelines for Hawai'i (see Ms. Koyama for more info)
Required Documents Needed:
Current high school transcript
SAT/ACT scores
2 Letters of Recommendation (one must be from teacher/counselor at NHIS)
2024 1040 Federal Tax Return for both parents (even if they are divorced or separated)
Essay
Resume
Award amount (varies):
May receive up to $3000 if attending Hawai'i university
May receive up to $5000 if attending US continental university
To learn more and to apply, please see Ms. Koyama in C110.
Paper applications are provided to students with GPA eligibility of 3.8+
Eligibility:
Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Test Scores — Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
To apply and learn more, click here, go to "APPLY NOW" and make an account on CommonApp.org
Eligibility:
Applicant must either be a member or a legal dependent of a member whose HIFICU account is in good standing* for a minimum of 3 consecutive months prior to the application deadline.
Applicant must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Selection Criteria--The scholarship committee will score applicants based on the following criteria:
ACADEMIC - Based on applicant's certified transcript.
LEADERSHIP - Based on leadership and/or school/employment activities, honors and awards, and other experiences.
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY SERVICE - Based on the quality and impact of service to their school and/or communities.
RECOMMENDATION - Based on letters of recommendation.
MERIT - Based on applicant's essay.
To learn more and to apply, click here.
Visit C110 for a paper application.
Nā Ho‘okama a Pauahi Scholarship (NHAP): The NHAP scholarship is dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of Native Hawaiian learners, helping them blossom into 'ōiwi leaders. NHAP is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.
Over 150 Pauahi Foundation Scholarships offered: see listing here
Applications are open to the general public, however, it is the policy of the Pauahi Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. Please refer to the Ho‘oulu Verification Services regarding Native Hawaiian ancestry.
To learn more and apply, click here.
Pauahi Foundation Scholarships highlighted for NHIS students (see more via listing)
I Mua Malama JROTC Ka'awaloa Takemoto Scholarship
Field(s) of Study: Public Safety, Military, Education, Healthcare
Criteria
Minimum GPA 2.0
Be a graduating high school senior and Cadet in Junior Reserve Officer Training (JROTC) program from Farrington High School and/or Nanakuli High School
Part-Time enrollment allowed
Successfully completed minimum one-year JROTC program and held a leadership position
Demonstrate high moral character and exemplify the Army Values of: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage
Submit one (1) letter of recommendation signed by your respective school's Senior Army or Marine Instructor
Apply through the pauahi.org portal
The Soroptimist Clubs of Oahu (Central Oahu, Honolulu, North Oahu and Waikiki) are seeking applicants from Oahu high schools for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. Are YOU a young woman between the ages of 14 - 18 who exhibits leadership qualities as a volunteer in your school or community? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to receive a Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award.
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women volunteers who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. Although we realize that volunteering is its own reward, we also know the power that positive reinforcement brings, especially in supporting and encouraging young women to continue their work as a community volunteer leader. Award recipients will receive a certificate and a $500 cash award. They will also be recognized and honored at our annual awards reception, which will be held in April 2026 at the Prince Waikiki.
Eligibility:
Female, currently between the ages of 14 and 18
Have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it
Have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers
Attending school on O'ahu
Click here to view an informational flyer which includes QR codes to access the application form (fillable pdf) and media consent form.
To apply, click here. For the media consent form, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior participating in an approved college readiness program
Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university right after high school
Be Pell Grant eligible (via FAFSA Completion)
Have at least a 2.4 GPA
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Must be graduating high school seniors
Planning on attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America
Must meet all of the requirements described on this website (http://honorsgradu.com/)
Employees of Honors Graduation and their families are not eligible to participate.
Application Process:
Design & work on a community improvement project, using our checklist as a guide.
OPTIONAL: Fill out a strategy plan/ feedback form for additional guidance and suggestions.
Deadline: March 9, 2026. Our email is always open for questions and feedback even beyond the strategy plan deadline date.
Submit your final application by April 13, 2026 at 11:59 Mountain Time (see FAQ’s & Details page for link and details on submission requirements). If you have any questions regarding the application, you can email scholarship@honorsgraduation.com for assistance.
Submissions must be received before the deadlines in order to qualify for the scholarship program.
Mailed applications must be postmarked by that deadline. There are no citizenship requirements.
FIVE (5) WINNERS will be selected to receive $10,000 tuition scholarships, with the top project receiving an additional $5,000 to continue funding their project and maximize impact. We select applications based on their completion, seriousness, and viability.
To learn more and apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
Be a United States citizen;
Present evidence of financial need;
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university;
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
To apply, click here, and learn more, click here.
Regents Scholarship
This award supports Hawaiʻi high school resident students with a record of outstanding academic achievement. Learn more about the Regents Scholarship here.
Awards:
Four year full tuition waiver (Fall and Spring semesters)
$4,000 a year
one -time travel grant of $2,000
Eligibility:
Admitted as a classified full-time freshmen at UH West Oʻahu
A minimum 3.5 high school GPA
Hawaiʻi high school graduate
Resident of Hawaiʻi
Evidence of remarkable achievements in extracurricular activities
Requirements:
Official transcripts from all non-UH post secondary educational institutions attended
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Chancellor Scholarship
This award acknowledges academic achievement, leadership and community service. Learn more about the Chancellor Scholarship here.
Award: Four year full tuition waiver (Fall and Spring semesters)
Eligibility:
Admitted as a classified full-time freshmen at UH West Oʻahu
A minimum 3.5 high school GPA
Hawaiʻi high school graduate
Resident of Hawaiʻi
Evidence of academic academic achievement, leadership and community service
Requirements:
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Deadline: January 15, 2025
For more info and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Requirements
The contest deadline is January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography. See Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism.
Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
Essays should not include identifying information about the author.
Scholarships at APIA Scholars are open to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander (AANHPI) undergraduate students attending U.S. accredited colleges or universities. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the AANHPI community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically), especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. APIA Scholars has a wide range of scholarship opportunities including those for students currently attending or planning to attend AANAPISI institutions.
Eligibility:
Be able to describe their ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in fall 2025
Application includes only one essay question and does not require any additional documents such as recommendation letters
If any APAHE members or organizations have questions, please direct them to Kim Ma Gustafson at kgustafson@APIAScholars.org
To apply and learn more, click here.
Note: In addition to completing the online application, students must submit a printed copy of their application to the College & Career Center (C110) by 3:00pm, Jan. 29, 2025 to be considered for the scholarship.
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior at an accredited public, private,or parochial high school in Hawaii.
Possess a strong record of scholastic achievement and potential.
Be an active participant in co-curricular, extra-curricular activities.
Actively participate in community service endeavors over an extended period of time.
Endeavor to be a candidate for undergraduate acceptance into an accredited or licensed business school, technical school, community college, or four-year college (no restrictions on the location of the school or field of study).
Not be a related to any Board Director of the Takitani Foundation
Demonstrate the need for financial assistance
For more information and to apply visit: www.takitanifoundation.org
OR visit C110 to learn more about applying.
Eligibility:
For students with a 3.6+ unweighted cumulative GPA
Students must apply to Washington State University first to be considered
Selected students receive a $1,500 one-time award
The NHAP scholarship is dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of Native Hawaiian learners, helping them blossom into 'ōiwi leaders. NHAP is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility:
Hawai'i resident
Full-time student
Classified, degree-seeking student
Have financial need
Meet maximum funding guidelines
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Class of 2025 graduating Hawai'i high school senior attending as a full-time student, an accredited 4-year college/university in Hawai'i or on the US continent for a bachelor's degree
Must be a US Citizen and legal resident of Hawai'i prior to submittal of application
REQUIRED: Personal Statement & Resumé
To apply and learn more, visit C110 for a paper application!
Recommendation form soft copies found HERE.
Digital application form HERE.
The scholarship application period is open now through February 8, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY:
Be a HawaiiUSA member for at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying.
JUNIORS: If you are not yet a HawaiiUSA member become one today so you can apply for the scholarship next year!
SENIORS: If you've had your account for 1 year already, apply for the scholarship THIS year!
JOIN HERE OR VISIT Portable 8 on campus on Wednesdays at Lunch!
Have an account in good standing (a history of responsible money management)
Be enrolled as a full-time SENIOR with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Completed application, certified transcripts, and two signed letters of recommendation must accompany the application and be postmarked and submitted by February 8, 2025. Any applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.
To apply and learn more, click here OR visit C110 to pick up a hard copy.
Three tiers of funds: Tier 1 up to $100,000, Tier 2 either $20,000 or $10,000, and Tier 3 $5,000.
30 scholarships awarded annually to exceptional Hispanic students.
You’re a high school senior
Must be a legal U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen or a DREAMER/DACA recipient
You’re under 21 years old
You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a full-time course of study
You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
You have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage
Submission of transcript, personal statement, recommendation letter, community service list, FAFSA report/1040s.
Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and personal qualities.
The HACER National Scholarship advances educational opportunities, bridging gaps for Hispanic college-bound students, and winners are selected by June each year.
For more info and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a Hawai'i resident and be a current high school senior.
Must graduate from a high school in the State of Hawai'i.
Be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
Complete the required application and essay listed on application.
Must email the application and essay by February 15.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Award Amount: HMSA will award 20 scholarships worth $5,000 each.
Eligibility:
Graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2025.
Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher verified by a school transcript (official or unofficial) submitted by a school faculty member.
Have participated in at least one sport during one or more of their high school years. Eligible sports must be sanctioned by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA).
Have participated in community service projects in addition to school activities during their high school years.
Write a personal statement and an essay about community and well-being.
Submit two letters of recommendation from school faculty, mentors, or coaches.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
The applicant must impress fellow students, members of the faculty and members of the community as an individual deserving of an opportunity to begin or continue higher education and must have demonstrated personal attributes and the scholastic aptitude needed to achieve educational goals.
The applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in Business and have participated in school activities and community service which demonstrate leadership and responsibility.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in his or her high school (and college, if applicable) career is required.
The applicant must show a desire and the ability to further his or her education as a means of attaining and sustaining a career in Business within the Pacific Islands region. U.S. citizenship is required. Evidence of citizenship may be requested. Permanent resident (green card) holders do not qualify.
The applicant must be a resident of the State of Hawaii and plan to eventually return to Hawaii or the Pacific Islands region and contribute to its growth and welfare.
All applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report to be considered for this award. Demonstrated financial need is not necessarily a requirement.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, a desire to attend college, special circumstances, financial need, and personal interviews.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor when the fund is established. General criteria that apply to most scholarships include:
Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i.
Demonstrate financial need.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (unless otherwise stated).
To apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a member of Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union BEFORE the submission deadline
Graduate from high school in 2025
Be entering freshman year in an accredited college or university in the United States
Have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better
Have scholastic record of intellectual promise
Submit a completed application--2 letters of recommendation
To apply, visit C110 for a hard copy application. Digital applications are pending availability.
Eligibility:
Students from Hawaii enrolled (or will be enrolled) in any accredited school for undergraduate or graduate college training, or for other specialized training beyond high school and includes full time, part time or online students.
To apply: Please visit ScholarsApp.com to create an account.
Eligibility:
Must be a Class of 2025 Hawaii High School Graduate
Must currently be a full time Hawaii resident
Must have lived in Hawaii full time for the past 5 years
Must be accepted to a 4-year college
Must have 3.5 GPA or above
Must meet income qualifications
Must complete application which includes video essay.
See more requirements here.
For more information and to apply, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Bottles4College at bottles4college@gmail.com or 808-798-6253.
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation (Class of 2026 Juniors)
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligible students should click the “Apply Now” button located on the official website. With one application, students will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
Eligibility:
Must be a Class of 2025 senior of Nānākuli High & Intermediate
Preferred GPA 2.5 and above (not required)
Must be planning to enroll as a full-time student (minimum 12 credits each semester) in a 2 or 4-year college, university, or technical/trade program for school year 2025-26.
Note: NHIS Common Scholarship includes consideration for PVT Land Company, Ho'aliku Drake Scholarship, and other generous donors supporting Nānākuli students.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
The UH System scholarships are open to any student seeking a degree at any of the ten UH campuses. Some scholarships can also be applied to certificate programs, however, all system scholarships require the student to be enrolled at least part time. Eligibility requirements for campus-based scholarships vary.
Requirements:
Essays about related topics
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
FAFSA Completion
Other Campus-related Questions
To apply and learn more, click here.
Award amount: two scholarships, worth $1,250 each.
Eligibility:
Expecting to graduate from a Hawaii high school in May or June 2025
Expecting to attend a two- or four-year college or university in Fall 2025
Has at least a 2.5 GPA (out of 4.0)
Application Requirements
Resume
Essay (300 words maximum) that answers the following questions:
What is an issue that you feel affects our island communities?
How are you addressing the issue now?
How do you plan to expand on that later while or upon earning your college degree?
Personal statement (500 words maximum)
To apply and learn more, click here.
Award sponsored by the Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association.
Eligibility:
Must be a graduating senior of Nānākuli High & Intermediate School.
Must have a GPA of 3.3 or better (cumulative).
Must be planning to attend a 4-year university.
Must demonstrate citizenship in school and the community.
If awarded, must be able to attend awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Click here to apply.
Purpose: The purpose of the contest is to instill a better knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States in high school students. It also develops leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and the preparation for acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, and privileges of American citizenship.
Eligibility:
Eligible participants must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school).
The curriculum of the school must be considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade 9 and terminating with grade 12. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.
Contestants must either be legally domiciled within or attend an educational institution within the department that they enter competition. Contestants can enter competition through only one department.
High school students that graduate early during the school year are eligible to compete if they are not enrolled in a college, university, trade school or other institution of higher learning at the time of the department finals contest.
Requirements:
Prepare an essay about related topics, and a prepared oration (speech).
Completed Application Form
To apply and learn more, click here.
Below are details about 4 scholarships offered by Microsoft, for eligible students pursuing STEM-related fields or business fields in undergraduate (college). See below and click the links to learn more:
Eligibility:
BAM: Black at Microsoft Scholarship Program
The Seattle Foundation and Microsoft Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have established a scholarship program to assist current high school seniors of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.) and plan to continue their education in 4-year college or university pursuing a STEM or Business-related field of study.
HOLA: Microsoft HOLA Scholarship Program
The Seattle Foundation and Microsoft’s Hispanic Organization of Leaders in Action ERG have established a scholarship program to assist current high school seniors who self-identify as Hispanic/Latino decent and plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.
DISABILITY: Microsoft Disability Program
The Seattle Foundation and Microsoft Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have established a scholarship program to assist current high school seniors, living with a disability defined by the World Health Organization, who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs and pursuing various eligible areas of study.
WOMEN: Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program
The Women at Microsoft Employee Resource Group with the Seattle Foundation have established a scholarship program to assist women (self-identifying) students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs pursuing an area of study related to technology, engineering, math, or computer science.
To learn more and apply, click the respective links above.
The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i Foundation promotes the pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarship grants to deserving Hawai'i high school seniors.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a Hawai'i resident.
Applicant must be a high school senior graduating in 2025 with a current GPA of at least 3.5 and above (through first semester of senior year)
Applicant must be accepted to a 4-year college or university.
Applicant must provide 3 letters of recommendation.
Applicant must complete the application and provide ALL required documents by the stated deadline. The scholarship judges reserve the right to request supplemental materials from any applicant.
ESSAY: must be no longer than one-page.
How do you plan to promote Hawai'i's business community?
How do you intend to assist in strengthening and broaden business opportunities for entrepreneurs and other businesses?
How do you intend to support the well-being of your community?
For more information and to apply, see Ms. Koyama for a paper application.
Online applications found here.
Eligibility:
Must attend a high school located in the United States.
All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
Must be fluent in the English language.
Must be in the high school graduating class.
Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 Cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Ina Goodwin Tateuchi and her late husband, Atsuhiko Tateuchi, both came from hard-working families and were taught to appreciate and respect education. They wish to provide $10,000 scholarships for students who are residents of the Pacific Rim states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington) who demonstrate hard work, dedication and sincerity. Students must have financial need and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians.
Eligibility:
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS (up to $10,000)
Students from middle income families and students attending college, university, or graduate schools are encouraged to apply. This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years.
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship FOR VOCATIONAL/TRADE (up to $10,000)
This program is for students pursuing a vocational or trade degree or certification (e.g. auto mechanics, carpentry, nursing, plumbing, electrician, manufacturing, HVAC, etc.). This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years.
To learn more and apply, click the respective links above.
Eligibility:
Penny Koger Scholarship for Excellence in Academic & Leadership:
Be of African-American descent and a graduating senior living on the island of Oahu, with plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university for the upcoming school year.
Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0
Submit two letters of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or principal.
Submit one letter of recommendation from an individual describing your leadership abilities.
Submit essay.
Lieutenant Colonel Carolyn L. Jones Memorial Scholarship:
Be of African-American descent and a graduating senior living on the island of Oahu, with plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university for the upcoming school year.
Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0
Submit two letters of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or principal.
Submit essay.
Developing Excellence in S.T.E.A.M :
Be a graduating senior living on the island of Oahu, with plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university for the upcoming school year.
Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.3
Submit two letters of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or principal.
Submit a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M) video.
Onipa’a: Native Hawaiian Scholarship:
Be a graduating senior of Hawaiian descent (provide official birth certificate identifying as Native Hawaiian) on Oahu, with plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university.
Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.3
Submit two letters of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, or principal.
Submit essay.
Click here for more information and to apply.
The Filipino Women’s League offers scholarships to Hawaii high school seniors of Filipino heritage.
Eligibility:
Five Filipino Women's League Scholarships (up to $4000 each)
This organization which promotes Filipino sisterhood through culture, companionship, and community service is looking for outstanding Hawaii high school seniors of Filipino heritage.
One Estrellita Taguba Ebersole Scholarship (up to $2000 each)
In honor of Estrellita "Lita" Taguba Ebersole, this scholarship is looking an outstanding Hawaii high school senior of Filipino heritage.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Lumana'i Award Scholarship offers the opporutnity to be considered for over 15 different categories of awards. See eligibility below and link above for more information:
Eligibility
Open to all O’ahu high school seniors of Samoan ancestry, who are in good academic standing. A student may select only one category.
Eligible students must also be an active candidate for acceptance into an accredited post-high school institution (i.e.: business/technical school, community college, or 4-year college/university).
Strong record of scholastic achievement and potential.
Demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, co-curricular or other activities.
If selected, in order to receive a check, the recipient must attend the banquet and submit a letter providing proof of acceptance to the college, trade/technical school of choice by Friday, March 31, 2025.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a Hawaii resident
Attain a high school diploma
Be enrolled or admitted to attend an accredited two or four-year college/university located on a different island from your residence OR on the continental US for the 2025-2026 academic year
Be a current or former client of Sports Travel Hawaii
How To Apply:
Complete the General Application Form.
Submit a video on Youtube introducing yourself (name, where you are from, college you attend/plan to attend, and major) and answer the following prompt: Where do you see yourself in five years & how are you working towards that goal now?
We are looking for videos that express creativity, thoughtfulness & inspiration. Videos should be around 1-2 minutes. Please email the Youtube link with your other application materials.
Provide a resume or CV in PDF format. It should include your education, work/volunteer experience, extra-curricular activities, honors, and awards. Please include your name and page number on each page.
1 letter of recommendation in PDF format. Recommender should be a coach or teacher who can describe your personal strengths, leadership potential, and ability to overcome adversity.
All application materials need to be submitted via email in PDF format to info@sportstravelhawaii.com. Applications can be submitted between NOW up until 31MAR2025. An email response will be sent to confirm receipt of your application.
To apply and for more info, click here.
Paper applications are available in C110.
As many as ten (10) scholarships of $1,000 each are typically awarded each year.
Eligibility:
Open to graduating seniors of all high schools in Hawaii who will be attending an accredited college or university to pursue a discipline related to the life sciences (including agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, chemistry, crop science and soil science).
For more information, click here.
To apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Graduating in good standing with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from an accredited high school within the leeward district of Oahu this academic year.
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance (FAFSA and/or SAI)
Intent to enroll to full-time to an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school.
Participating in college readiness AVID program if offered at your school.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Eligibility:
Be 18 years of age or older or be a graduating high school senior.
Be a resident of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center primary service area (Honokai Hale to Ka`ena).
Demonstrate financial need (priority given to those in most financial need).
Be enrolled in or entering into a health related field of study.
Be enrolled in or accepted into college or a post-secondary program (vocational or training program/school).
If a previous awardee of a Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Scholarship, must have maintained a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).
Print and complete the application OR email wcchc@wcchc.com or call (808) 697-3457 to request an application.
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS OR DELIVER IN PERSON TO:
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
Administration Department (Scholarships)
Emergency Medical Services Building, 2nd Floor
86-260 Farrington Highway
Waianae, Hawaii 96792
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
O'ahu resident
2025 High School Graduate
3.0 Minimum GPA
Must be planning to attend trade school, college or university
Click here for more information and to apply.
Eligibility:
Must be a college found Senior from Wai‘anae High School, Nanakuli High School, or Kamaile Academy.
Not a family member of Ho'oma'a Foundation
For more information and to apply, click here, or pick up a hard copy application at C110
Eligibility:
Applicant must be:
An eligible Graduating High School Senior/GED recipient during the 2024 Fall / 2025 Summer school year
Who will be attending post-secondary or vocational/trade school in 2025
Minimum GPA of 2.0.
To learn more and apply, click here.
Eligibility:
High School Senior on O'ahu planning to attend a Historically Black College/University in the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Minimum GPA 2.5
10 completed hours of community service (documentation must be provided upon request)
Essay on the following question: "Do HBCUs better prepare African American students for post-graduate life? Explain in detail."
Must be available for a phone interview in April 2025
Selected Scholarship Recipient will be required to provide proof of enrollment into his/her upcoming HBCU (upon request)
For more info and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Must be a graduating Senior residing in the 96792 zip code.
Must be planning to attend 2-year college, university (in-state) or trade/vocational school in the Fall 2025.
VIsit C110 for an application!
Eligibility:
High school senior planning to attend a 4-year university
Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative)
Must be pursuing a major leading to a mental health career (counseling, psychology, clinical social work, etc.)
Demonstrates financial need, FAFSA must be completed.
Show commitment to community service or mental health advocacy (work experience, clubs, volunteer work etc.)
Essay is required.
For more information and to apply, click here.
If you are a graduating senior from one of our West Oʻahu regional high schools and planning to attend UH West Oʻahu in Fall 2025, this one’s for you! We are offering a one-year, partial scholarship to help support your tuition and fees brought to you by the Hawaiʻi Pacific Foundation in partnership with the Kauluhāweo Native Hawaiian Success Programs at UH West Oʻahu!
Class of 2025 graduates from Pearl City, Waipahu, Kapolei, Nānākuli, Waiʻanae, or Kamaile Academy
Must have applied and been accepted to UH West O'ahu
Attend the We Go West event on Thursday, April 17, 2025
Accepted and submitted your Intent to Enroll to UH West Oʻahu
Enrolled full-time (15 credits) for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Complete the scholarship application form https://forms.gle/WpxU3BRPGgmFGkfu6.
Upload a 1-page max essay answering this question:
“How have your personal experiences, cultural identity, and challenges shaped your educational journey, and how do you hope to use your education to uplift your community and achieve your future goals?”
Deadline to Apply:
Friday, April 11, 2025 by 4:30 PM (no late submissions accepted)
The scholarship recipient will be announced live at We Go West: Seniors Let’s Go Kākou during lunch at our Meet & Greet Fair on April 17th!
For more information and to apply, click here.
This scholarship program has been set up to assist HouseMart employees and HouseMart employees' children with their education at High School level and above. All applicants must be full-time employees (or Dependent Children of full-time employees) with a minimum of three years of employment with HouseMart as of the application deadline. Award may be renewed one time based on satisfactory academic performance (supply transcript or report card, student status, etc.)
Eligibility & Application Requirements:
Must be high school level and above to apply
All applicants must be full-time employees (or Dependent Children of full-time employees) with a minimum of three years of employment with HouseMart as of the application deadline
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Continued employment of employee and continuation of the program
Two letters of recommendation
High School or College transcript or report card
To apply, click here.
Scholarships range from $1,000-$2,500
Eligibility:
Must be Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent as defined by the US Census
Actively engaged in a Pacific Islander/Polynesian/Hawaiian club or class learning or teaching native language, dance, music, or outreach for a NHPI program (provide proof of paystub, invoice to your halau, attendance confirmation to program)
Submit a 800 word entrance letter explaining your career goals, your current participation in the Pacific Islander community and your aspirations to continue to influence and lead
Legally reside in the United States
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be enrolled full-time upon receipt of funding at an accredited vocational school, two-year or four-year university in the United States
2 Recommendation letters - 1 letter from your school counselor or advisor and 1 letter from a teacher (kumu hula, school teacher, Hawaiian education teacher); not a family member
Present academic records with a minimum 2.5 GPA
Willing to promote Ho’omau Foundation’s mission through social sharing, speaking engagements, or any other forms that will expand our presence
Must commit to monthly check ins with the Ambassador (Mentor)
If selected, you will need to be available for an online or in-person interview in June 2025. We will contact you to schedule.
For more info and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Must be a Class of 2025 Graduate of Nānākuli High School
Must be planning to attend college or technical/trade school in the Fall 2025
Must have a minimum of 2.4 GPA to be considered
Must have been accepted into a 2-year of 4-year institution of higher education.
Preferred: Candidates who are performing well academically AND demonstrate character in their life through extracurricular activities and community service
For more information and to apply, click here.
Submit completed applications via email: kalili.scholarship@yahoo.com OR hard copies to C110.
Eligibility:
Must be current Nānākuli High School Senior.
Preference to students of Portuguese ancestry.
For more information and to apply, click here. Paper applications are available in C110.
Eligibility:
Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Must have faced mental health challenges AND/OR is an advocate for mental health awareness
ESSAY QUESTION: Why is mental health important to you as a student? How do you advocate for mental health in your community (can be school community, home, etc.)?
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Must be a U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident
Must be of high moral character
Plans to or is currently pursuing post-secondary education and/or technical training
Able to provide evidence of past educational achievements with latest grade point average
Minimum GPA: 3.5 on a 4-point scale
Must engage in community service
To learn more and apply, click here.
Eligibility
Current high school senior (or recent graduate) in Hawai’i planning to attend their first year at a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2025. International students and students with undocumented/DACA status who attend high school in Hawaiʻi are also eligible to apply.
Currently maintains a 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Demonstrate the need for financial assistance.
Demonstrate a commitment to community improvement.
Submit the application and supporting documents by April 21, 2025 at 11: 59PM HST.
To learn more and apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Plan to pursue a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or Science
Contribute 40 hours of volunteer service, either in person or remotely, with a Hawaiian charity during the 2026 summer, after your freshman year
Apply to a 2-year or 4-year college or university
Currently be a high school senior
Demonstrate a record of community service or working to lift up the lāhui
To apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Must reside in the moku of Wai'anae (96792 zip code)
While preference is given to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry, it is not a requirement. No proof of ancestry is required.
Must either be accepted or currently enrolled in a college, university, or vocational program.
A minimum requirement for eligibility is a current cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
Completed applications must be either MAILED or EMAILED. See C110 for application and instructions.
For more information about the Waianae Hawaiian Civic Club, click here.
To apply, click here OR pick up a hard copy application from C110 today!
The Ukulele Festival Hawaii Scholarship Program is funded by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a non-profit organization founded in 2004 by Roy and Kathy Sakuma. Ukulele Festival Hawaii builds public awareness and interest in the ukulele as an instrument of virtuoso quality promoting Hawaii’s arts and culture through education, scholarships, and the annual free ukulele festivals.
Eligibility:
Be a graduating high school senior and resident of Hawaii.
Be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university.
Enjoy playing the ukulele.
Must be of good character.
Demonstrate financial need.
Applications are available online at https://ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/scholarships/information
For more information and to apply, click here.
Click the link and you will be directed to multiple scholarships that are all due by April 30, 2025. Check to make sure that you are eligible for the respective scholarship. Good luck!
To learn more and apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Senior class standing;
Be of Samoan ancestry;
GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in college preparatory coursework;
Participation in student government, preferably in leadership positions, and participation in on-campus activities or community service; and
Selection for honors and awards
To learn more and apply, click here.
The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program addresses access to health care by developing a Native Hawaiian health care workforce of professionals committed to serve the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities. The program recruits and nurtures professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
Eligibility:
Must be admitted to accredited schools and programs
Must appear to be dedicated to providing primary health services to Native Hawaiians and their families in Hawai‘i
Recipients are obligated to serve full-time in medically under-served areas in Hawai‘i for two (minimum) to four (maximum) years, depending upon the length of time of scholarship support.
Scholars will receive funding for tuition, books, other related educational costs, and a monthly stipend while enrolled “full-time” in an accredited university/college program.
A coordinated service plan (licensure, service site) will be designed specifically for each graduate.
Scholars are required to attend an in-person orientation immediately after being selected or awarded.
Eligible Health Professions (may change every year):
Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
Dentistry (DDS or DMD)
Dental Hygiene (BSDH or ASDH)
Dietetics/Nutrition (MSDD)
Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioners (DNP, MSN, NM or NP, BSN, ADN)
Physician (MD or DO)
Physician Assistant (MSPA)
Social Work (MSW)
Documents required for the application:
Resume
College/University Proof of Application or Letter of Acceptance
Proof of Native Hawaiian Ancestry
Most Recent Transcript
Recommender Contact Information for Academic Advisor and Employer
Recommendation letters are not required. A recommendation form will be available through the online application.
To apply, click here and register.
Should you have any questions and/or comments please feel free to email the NHHSP program at nhhsp@papaolalokahi.org.
Eligibility:
Must be classified as a full time student at the senior level at a high school within the state of Hawaii, or currently enrolled in an accredited college/university
Must provide a transcript of your most recent high school grades
Must consent to be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee if requested
To learn more and to apply, pick up a hard copy application in C110 or click here.
Eligibility:
Must be Native Hawaiian descent
Pursuing a STEM or technology related major
Enrolled in an accredited college or university
Annually publish content on your college journey
To learn more and apply, click here.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a current member or an immediate family member of a current AlohaCare member
Applicant must demonstrate intent to pursue a career in healthcare or social services. Examples: mental health counselor, nurse, pharmacy technician, physician’s assistant, community health worker and social worker
Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited university, college, technical or vocational school or certificate program
Enrollment verification is required with application submission
For more information and to apply, click here.
Direct link to application PDF, click here.
To access Recommendation Forms directly, click here.
This scholarship program is to encourage attendance to a 2 or 4-year institution of higher learning. Award amount: one-time scholarship of up to $2,000.
Eligibility:
Must be a high school senior or prior year graduates whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is a member of UA Local 675 in good standing.
All submissions must be received by the Union Office and postmarked by June 6, 2025, with awards to be announced in July.
To download the application form, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a resident of Hawai‘i.
Be a full-time student in an accredited two- or four-year college as a classified undergraduate student or a vocational program full-time student in or out of the State of Hawai‘i.
Have a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 for graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students. If cumulative G.P.A. is less than 2.5 provide a letter of explanation for consideration.
Official transcript required to be considered for this scholarship. Your official transcript will need to be mailed to P.O.Box 1513, Honolulu, HI 96806. Please submit prior to the deadline.
Be mindful of the ordering and receiving timeline and process when contacting your school registrar for the necessary documents.
Official Transcript must be signed by academic institution.
Unofficial transcripts taken from online portals will not be accepted and application will be disqualified.
Contact us via email at hcchonoluluscholarship@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this requirement.
*HCCH bylaws/policy gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent that the law permits.
To learn more and to apply, click here.
The UA Scholarship Trust Fund benefits UA members and their dependents. Up to 112 scholarships totaling as much as $502,000 will be awarded this year. Scholarships range from $4,000 to $7,500 each.
Eligibility:
Applicants includes children, grandchildren and spouses of United Association members who are in good standing who are dependent upon that UA member’s financial support and maintenance.
Applicant must be a full-time student
If selected, the awards must be used for education-related expenses for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applications may be submitted electronically through uascholarshipfund.communityforce.com or apply here.
Paper applications are available via download at uanet.org (UA member login required). Your family members that work for UA may have this information.
This year, 300 CTE students will be awarded with scholarships up to $2,500.
Click HERE to check if you're eligible and to learn more!
The Imua RYSE Scholarship is back! 🎓
We’re awarding $1,000 scholarships for the 2025–2026 school year to youth under 25 who have experienced housing instability.
Eligibility:
Must be a student under age 25, who has experienced housing instability
Use it for college, trade school, cosmetology, or vocational programs
Essay required:
A personal essay of 250-500 words is required as part of the scholarship application. Please choose one of the following prompts to address in your essay.
Overcoming obstacles can be crucial to achieving future success. Consider a time when you encountered a challenge. How did this experience impact you, and what valuable lessons did you gain from it?
Explain an experience or event that led to significant personal growth and a deeper understanding of yourself or others.
Many young people facing personal challenges still have big dreams for their education and future. Share your educational goals and how this scholarship would help you achieve them.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Questions? Email rklein@rysehawaii.org
Scholarship Description
Applicants must lead or join an environmental stewardship project, take a photo of their project in action, write an essay about their project and what it meant to them, and submit their project photo and essay to the scholarship provider.
Scholarship Details
Three scholarships awarded annually totaling $1,750
Scholarships are for tuition and fees at an accredited college or university
Top five essay authors also receive a free NWP t-shirt or tote bag
Eligibility Criteria
Open to high school juniors and seniors
High school seniors may also apply during the summer after graduation
Applicants must complete an environmental stewardship project
Projects must reflect leadership, initiative, and sustainability
Application Process
Plan and lead or join an environmental cleanup or conservation project
Take a photo of yourself in action during the project
Write an essay describing your project, its impact, and what it meant to you (suggested length: 750–1,500 words)
Email your submission to mail@wildernessproject.org with the following: project location, photo, essay, number of volunteers, total volunteer hours, and your name, address, and year in high school
Submit everything by August 31st to be considered for that year’s awards
The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative has engaged tens of thousands of youth volunteers from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999. The goals of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative are to elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects, empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities, and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action.
To learn more and apply, click here.
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Award Amount: Full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
Eligibility
To apply, students must be:
A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Learn more and apply here.
Eligibility:
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline who are:
Enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.
Students must be U.S. citizens OR lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or over, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible.
Click here to download the application, or visit C110 for a hard copy.
Eligibility:
Senior standing – Complete 4 years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in Spring 2025.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in Fall 2025.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Applicant must either be a member or a legal dependent of a member whose HIFICU account is in good standing* for a minimum of 3 consecutive months prior to the application deadline.
Applicant must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Award amount: $2000 (20 scholarships available)
To apply and learn more, click here.
Dermalogica has generously funded the “New Beginnings” Esthetics Scholarship 2022. For nearly 40 years, Dermalogica has empowered skin therapists to unleash their potential. Founded by Jane Wurwand out of a desire to provide best-in-class products, education, and training in the professional skin care industry, Dermalogica today trains 100,000 skin therapists per year and is the #1 choice of skin professionals worldwide. Through a commitment to education, personalization, and human touch, plus science-driven formulas,** **Dermalogica champions skin health, not beauty.
The New Beginnings Esthetics Scholarship is open to students who are newly accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica partner school, and identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of color. The esthetics student scholarship will be awarded through Beauty Changes Lives.
Eligibility:
The applicants must identify as a person of color to qualify: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or person of color)
Must be a currently enrolled (or a newly accepted student) in a Dermalogica partner school, leading to licensure in the U.S.
The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school or institution.
Application Requirements:
Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:
Describe how receiving this scholarship would impact your life. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
Why is esthetics your passion? How has your experience with your own skin shaped your passion?
How will you use your career in esthetics to benefit your community?
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
View list of approved CRPs ►
NHIS Students who took AVID in Grade 11-12 are eligible.
NHIS students are considered "GEAR UP" students, and may qualify. See Ms. Koyama if you have questions.
Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
To apply and learn more, click here.
The Soroptimist Clubs of Oahu (Central Oahu, Honolulu, North Oahu and Waikiki) are seeking applicants from Oahu high schools for the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. Are YOU a young woman between the ages of 14 - 18 who exhibits leadership qualities as a volunteer in your school or community? Who sees challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to receive a Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award.
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women volunteers who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. Although we realize that volunteering is its own reward, we also know the power that positive reinforcement brings, especially in supporting and encouraging young women to continue their work as a community volunteer leader. Award recipients will receive a certificate and a $500 cash award. They will also be recognized and honored at our annual awards reception, which will be held in April 2025 at the Prince Waikiki.
Eligibility:
Female, currently between the ages of 14 and 18
Have demonstrated initiative in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it
Have had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as volunteers
Attending school on O'ahu
Click here to view an informational flyer which includes QR codes to access the application form (fillable pdf and google doc versions) and media consent form.
To apply, click here. For the media consent form, click here.
The Pauahi Foundation administers scholarships that have been created by private donors. The Foundation awards scholarships supporting college level areas of study, as well as trade and vocational courses. Many awards are determined based on merit, while some awards take financial need into consideration. Scholarships are available to the general public, including students who are not graduates of Kamehameha Schools. However, it is the policy of the Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Eligibility:
Enrolled in a classified, degree-seeking program, including vocational, trade & technical programs
Attending a two- or four-year accredited institution* in the state of Hawaii or the continental United States that is recognized by Kamehameha Schools.
A full-time undergraduate or graduate student, as defined by their degree program. Half-time undergraduate or graduate students may be considered per individual scholarship requirements.
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study and are planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States (or an accredited 2-year college, with the intent to transfer to a 4-year institution).
Applicants need to have taken computer science or engineering classes in high school or at a college dual program, or currently be enrolled in one.
If you have not: you can take a qualifying exam offered by Amazon.
Applicant must have a notable need for financial assistance.
At least a 2.3 cumulative GPA out of a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
Must be a United States citizen, United States permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or Employment Authorized to work in the United States. Employment authorization must be valid for at least 2 years.
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
Be a United States citizen;
Present evidence of financial need;
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence;
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college/university within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university;
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
To apply, click here, and learn more, click here.
The NHAP scholarship is dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of Native Hawaiian learners, helping them blossom into 'ōiwi leaders. NHAP is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.
Eligibility:
Hawai'i resident
Full-time student
Classified, degree-seeking student
Have financial need
Meet maximum funding guidelines
To apply and learn more, click here.
Scholarships at APIA Scholars are open to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander (AANHPI) undergraduate students attending U.S. accredited colleges or universities. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the AANHPI community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically), especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. APIA Scholars has a wide range of scholarship opportunities including those for students currently attending or planning to attend AANAPISI institutions.
Eligibility:
Be able to describe their ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in fall 2025
Application includes only one essay question and does not require any additional documents such as recommendation letters
If any APAHE members or organizations have questions, please direct them to Kim Ma Gustafson at kgustafson@APIAScholars.org
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Requirements
The contest deadline is January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.
Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography. See Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism.
Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
Essays should not include identifying information about the author.
Eligibility:
For students with a 3.6+ unweighted cumulative GPA
Students must apply to Washington State University first to be considered
Selected students receive a $1,500 one-time award
Eligibility:
Class of 2025 graduating Hawai'i high school senior attending as a full-time student, an accredited 4-year college/university in Hawai'i or on the US continent for a bachelor's degree
Must be a US Citizen and legal resident of Hawai'i prior to submittal of application
REQUIRED: Personal Statement & Resumé
To apply and learn more, visit C110 for a paper application!
Note: In addition to completing the online application, students must submit a printed copy of their application to the College & Career Center (C110) by 3:00pm, January 29, 2025 to be considered for the scholarship.
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior at an accredited public, private, or parochial high school in Hawaii.
Possess a strong record of scholastic achievement and potential.
Be an active participant in co-curricular, extra-curricular activities.
Actively participate in community service endeavors over an extended period of time.
Endeavor to be a candidate for undergraduate acceptance into an accredited or licensed business school, technical school, community college, or four-year college (no restrictions on the location of the school or field of study).
Not be a related to any Board Director of the Takitani Foundation
Demonstrate the need for financial assistance
For more information and to apply visit: www.takitanifoundation.org
OR visit C110 to learn more about applying.
The scholarship application period is open now through February 8, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY:
Be a HawaiiUSA member for at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying.
JUNIORS: If you are not yet a HawaiiUSA member become one today so you can apply for the scholarship next year!
SENIORS: If you've had your account for 1 year already, apply for the scholarship THIS year!
JOIN HERE OR VISIT Portable 8 on campus on Wednesdays at Lunch!
Have an account in good standing (a history of responsible money management)
Be enrolled as a full-time SENIOR with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Completed application, certified transcripts, and two signed letters of recommendation must accompany the application and be postmarked and submitted by February 8, 2025. Any applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.
To apply and learn more, click here OR visit C110 to pick up a hard copy.
Eligibility:
Be a Hawai'i resident and be a current high school senior.
Must graduate from a high school in the State of Hawai'i.
Be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
Complete the required application and essay listed on application.
Must email the application and essay by February 15.
For more information and to apply, click here. Paper applications are available in C110 also.
Eligibility:
High school senior from Nānākuli High, Wai'anae High & Kamaile Academy
Must provide the following to meet application requirements:
Resumé/list of extracurricular activities & community service completed
Describe how these activities impacted you and those around you
Discuss career goals & how earning a college degree will help to achieve these goals & include plan to contribute to the community
2 letters of recommendation
High school transcript
Copy of college acceptance letter
For more information and to apply, visit C110 for a hard copy.
Eligibility:
Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor when the fund is established. General criteria that apply to most scholarships include:
Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i.
Demonstrate financial need.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (unless otherwise stated).
To apply, click here.
Eligibility:
The UH System scholarships are open to any student seeking a degree at any of the ten UH campuses. Some scholarships can also be applied to certificate programs, however, all system scholarships require the student to be enrolled at least part time. Eligibility requirements for campus-based scholarships vary.
Requirements:
Essays about related topics
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
FAFSA Completion
Other Campus-related Questions
To apply and learn more, click here.
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation (Class of 2026 Juniors)
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen
For more information and to apply, click here.
Eligible students should click the “Apply Now” button located on the official website. With one application, students will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
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