Scholarship Information

Here are SOME of the scholarship opportunities our office has heard about that might interest you.  We have listed them by due date.  Please refer to the "Application Available" column to see if the scholarship program has begun accepting applications.  Previous year's scholarship information is available to you so you can see what opportunities might be upcoming for the current school year.

Important tips/reminders:  

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion in its programs and activities. Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows:


Beth Schimmelfennig, Director

Rhonda Wong, Compliance

Aaron Oandasan, Title VI

Toby Yamashiro, Title VII

Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX

Krysti Sukita, ADA/504


Civil Rights Compliance Branch

Hawaii State Department of Education

P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804

(808) 586-3322 or relay

CRCB@k12.hi.us

Scholarship Sites

Searching for scholarships can be a daunting task!  Using a scholarship database site to assist you in the search might be helpful. Generally, these sites will ask you to create a profile and, based on the information you provide, they will filter through their scholarship database and show you the ones that are a good fit to you. Below we have listed some of the FREE database sites that we think you might find helpful. 

Scholarship sites for Hawaii:

Hawaii Community Foundation is an agency which oversees numerous scholarships.  With just ONE application you can apply to all these scholarship opportunities at once.  This is a free scholarship database.  Application opens in December 2023. 

ScholarsApp is a great resource for finding the right local scholarships for you and it's FREE!  You make a profile and they compile a list of opportunities that fit your profile.  You choose which ones you want to apply to and get it done right there on ScholarsApp.  (All the scholarships in this database have been verified.)

Going Merry is another resource to help students to find and apply for scholarships.  FREE!!

Check out their helpful tips and examples on applying for scholarships.

Native Hawaiian Education Association Resources. Here you will find information for all of our scholarship partners as well as information for live informational sessions and workshops. 

 UH @ Manoa scholarships.  Lots of additional links for scholarship websites and opportunities can be found here as well.  To apply for these scholarships you will need your UH email and ID. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you receive them in time for the scholarship deadlines.  Dec. 15th is the recommended deadline to get your school application in.

Find links and information to all University of Hawaii system scholarship opportunities (this includes community colleges).  You can also find UH System Common Application information here.  You will need a UH email address in order to access the scholarship application so apply to your school early!!

Look for scholarships in the UH Systems at this website.  You can filter your searches by Campus, Department, or Keyword.  To apply for these scholarships you will need your UH email and ID.  You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you receive them in time for the scholarship deadlines.  Dec. 15th is the recommended deadline to get your school application in.

Apply here for Kamehameha Schools college scholarships and internships.

See Flyer info here.

Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation Scholarships.  See info Flyer here.

Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Scholarship Sites for Military Dependents

Army Emergency Relief for Military Families in need.

Scholarships for Military children.  New scholarship search tool available on the website to aid in your search for the scholarship for you.

ThanksUSA Scholarships for military dependents.

Scholarship Sites - National Database

RaiseMe partners with over 330 colleges/universities to offer students micro-scholarships for student achievements during high school and college.  RaiseMe is not just for seniors, you can start earning as early at 9th grade and earn throughout your high school years so sign up today!

Collegeboard scholarship search tool.  Find a scholarship for you.

FastWeb scholarship search tool.  Free national scholarship database.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program provides an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. GMS offers Gates Millennium Scholars with Academic Empowerment (ACE) services to encourage academic excellence; mentoring services for academic and personal development; and an online resource center that provides internship, fellowship and scholarship information. 

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 APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. Strong applicants would also have an emphasis on community service and leadership.

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