Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
DUE January 9, 2025

• 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.

UH West O'ahu Full-Tuition Scholarships
DUE: January 15, 2025

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:

• Regents Scholarship Application

• Two (2) letters of Recommendation

• Personal Statement

• 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:

• Chancellor’s Scholarship Application

• Two (2) letters of recommendation

Deadline: January 15, 2025

For more info and to apply, click here.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Contest
DUE January 17, 2025

• 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.

APIA Scholars Scholarship
DUE January 21, 2025

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.

Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship
DUE January 29, 2025

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.

Washington State University Top Scholar's Program Scholarship
DUE January 31, 2025

• 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

Kamehameha Schools Nā Ho'okama a Pauahi Scholarship
CSS PROFILE DUE January 15, 2025
All supporting documents DUE January 31, 2025

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.

Hawai'i Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship
DUE February 1, 2025

• Eligibility:

  • 1. • 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.

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Scholarship
DUE February 8, 2025

The scholarship application period is open now through February 8, 2025.

• ELIGIBILITY:

  • 1. 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!

    2. Have an account in good standing (a history of responsible money management)

    3. Be enrolled as a full-time SENIOR with a minimum 3.0 GPA

    4. 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.

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship Program
DUE February 13, 2025

Over $33 million awarded to date, to support outstanding Hispanic students nationwide, embodying McDonald’s

commitment to diverse communities.

Scholarship Details

• 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.

Eligibility:

• 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

Application Process

1. 1. Submission of transcript, personal statement, recommendation letter, community service list, FAFSA report/1040s.

   2. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and personal qualities.

   3. 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.

Hawai'i Self Storage Scholarship
DUE February 15, 2025

• 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.

HMSA Kaimana Scholarship
DUE February 21, 2025 @4:00pm Hawai'i Time

• 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.

Fukunaga Scholarship
DUE February 24, 2025

• 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.

Hawai'i Community Foundation Scholarships
DUE February 28, 2025

• 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.

Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union Scholarship
DUE February 28, 2025

• 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.

Kenneth O. & Doris A. Rewick Educational Aid Fund
DUE February 28, 2025

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.

Bottles 4 College Scholarship
DUE February 28, 2025

• 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.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships FOR JUNIORS
DUE March 1, 2025, 6:00am Hawai'i Time

• 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.

NHIS Common Scholarship
DUE March 3, 2025 by 2:15pm (online application only)

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.

UH System Common Scholarship
DUE March 3, 2025

• • 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.

2025 Jordan & Cara Odo Leadership Scholarship
DUE March 9, 2025

• 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.

2025 Citizen Scholar Award
DUE: March 10, 2025, 2:15pm

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.

American Legion Department of Hawai'i's 2025 Oratorical Scholarship
DUE March 10, 2025

• • 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.

Microsoft Scholarship Programs
DUE March 13, 2025

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.

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i Scholarship
DUE March 14, 2025 (must be received by 5pm)

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.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

DUE March 15, 2025

• 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.

Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarships

DUE March 15, 2025

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.

Voice of Democracy Scholarship
DUE October 31, 2024

• 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.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
DUE November 14, 2024

• • 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.

Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union Scholarship
DUE November 15, 2024

• 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 "New Beginnings" Esthetics Scholarship
DUE: November 30, 2024

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.

Dell Scholars Program
DUE December, 1, 2024

• Eligibility:

  • • Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
      View list of approved CRPs ►

      1. • 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.

Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award
DUE December 15, 2024

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.

Pauahi Foundation Scholarships
DUE December 15, 2024

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.

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
DUE December 19, 2024

• 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.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
DUE January 9, 2025

• 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.

Kamehameha Schools Nā Ho'okama a Pauahi Scholarship
DUE January 15, 2025

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.

APIA Scholars Scholarship
DUE January 15, 2025

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.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Contest
DUE January 17, 2025

• 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.

Washington State University Top Scholar's Program Scholarship
DUE January 31, 2025

• 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

Hawai'i Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship
DUE February 1, 2025

• Eligibility:

  • 1. • 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!

Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship
DUE January 29, 2025

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.

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Scholarship
DUE February 8, 2025

The scholarship application period is open now through February 8, 2025.

• ELIGIBILITY:

  • 1. 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!

    2. Have an account in good standing (a history of responsible money management)

    3. Be enrolled as a full-time SENIOR with a minimum 3.0 GPA

    4. 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.

Hawai'i Self Storage Scholarship
DUE February 15, 2025

• 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.

Buffalo & Momi Keaulana Scholarship
DUE April 1, 2025

• 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.

Hawai'i Community Foundation Scholarships
DUE February 28, 2025

• 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.

UH Common Scholarship
DUE March 3, 2025

• • 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.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships FOR JUNIORS
DUE March 15, 2025, 6:00am Hawai'i Time

• 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.