College & University
University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Opportunities Program Application now open!
University of Hawaii at Manoa’s College of Opportunities Program (C.O.P) provides Hawaiʻi residents admission to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa through our summer and first-year experience. Through this entry-level freshman program, C.O.P provides an immersive and enriching summer and first-year residential college experience for Hawaiʻi residents. Those who complete the rigorous requirements of our summer program gain admission to UH Mānoa in the upcoming fall semester and seamlessly transition into our First-Year Academic Program. If interested in learning more about the program and applying, visit their website at https://hawaii.edu/cop/ Deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.
2026 University of California Application Walkthrough
Interested in applying to any of the University of California schools? The UC Office of Admissions created a step by step playlist for students to navigate them through the 2026 UC application. The video playlist is available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-yx76EbPhMdXDAYQdQDRxMusVhfgW2Lu
Brigham Young University Application
Brigham Young University’s application is open! Students can start their applications by going to apply.byu.edu!
Scholarship and Financial Aid:
College Within Reach VIRTUAL FAFSA Webinar:
Do you need help applying for FAFSA? Attend an upcoming virtual FAFSA Completion Webinar to get step-by-step FAFSA assistance, free from local financial aid specialists! Make sure to have your FSA ID, Social Security Number, 2024 W-2 & 1040 Tax Documents for student and parent, and current account statements. To view for more information and upcoming webinar dates: https://collegeiswithinreachhawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Class-of-2025-FAFSA-Completion-Webinar-Flyer-05.03.25.pdf
UH Common Scholarship Application
The UH System Common Scholarship Application is one way students can apply for multiple system and campus scholarships at the same time. UH System Scholarships are scholarships awarded by our UH System Office, and can usually be used at different UH campuses.
For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/tuition/scholarships/
Deadline to apply is March 2, 2026.
NATIVE HAWAIIAN SCHOLARSHIPS UPDATE!
Pauahi Foundation Scholarships - Application window: Sept. 15 to Nov. 30, 2025
The Pauahi Foundation has updated their scholarship application process and deadline. Those interested must complete the Pauahi Foundation application by November 30th, 2025 to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities. Scholarships administered by the Pauahi Foundation each have their own unique criteria and requirements. It is recommended that you carefully review each scholarship to understand eligibility requirements. To find out more information and apply for scholarships, please visit - https://pauahi.org/postsecondary-scholarships