Below is a list of known scholarships for Hawai'i residents. Don't disregard the scholarship on the basis of its name; take the time to click on it to learn if you might be eligible!
AAUW Honolulu Branch Scholarship (For Non-Traditional Students)
AAUW Windward Branch Scholarship (estimated open date is January of each year)
ACF Kona Kohala Chefs Association
Alu Like, Inc. - Hana Lima Scholarship
Associated Chinese University Women
AFCEA Hawai'i Merit Scholarships
Ambassadors of Aloha Scholarships (Duke Kahanamoku Foundation)
Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Foundation
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship (Will not be offered for 2026-27 school year)
Bayer Hawai'i Life Sciences Scholarship
Big Island Press Club Scholarship
California-Hawai'i Elks Association
Chuck Wothke Health Career Scholarship
The Contractors Association of Kaua'i
Please see your high school counselor for an application form. For Kauaʻi seniors with a declared major in a construction-related field of study (civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, pre-engineering, architecture, drafting, carpentry, construction management, landscape design, etc.)
Dan Moriarty Memorial Scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Hawaiʻi Alumnae Chapter
The Edith Kanaka'ole Foundation
Executive Women International of Honolulu ASIST Program
Applicant does not have to be of Filipino descent, however the short essay requirement does relate to the Filipino business community. Must have a GPA of 3.5+ and be accepted to a four-year college or university.
Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation
Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship Fund
Hawai'i Association of Broadcasters
Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
Hawai'i Emergency Physician's Association
HGEA: Charles R. Kendall Scholarship
HGEA: Russell K. Okata Scholarship
Hawai'i Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
Hawai'i Korean Chamber of Commerce
Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association
Hawai'i Rotary Youth Foundation
Hawai'i Youth Conservation Corps
Hawaiian Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons
Scholarship is not online; must contact organization for application. Contact Masonic Temple at 808-942-4079. Must have GPA of 3.0+.
Honolulu Police Community Foundation
Hoʻomau Foundation Scholarship
Japanese Womenʻs Society Foundation
Jordan & Cara Odo Scholarship Foundation
Two scholarships are available: one for future educators, and one for servant leaders.
Kaiopua Canoe Club: Lawrence "Uncle Bo" Campos Scholarship Fund
The Kapaia Foundation Scholarship
For Kaua'i seniors - please see your high school counselor for an application form or call 808-639-3606.
Kaʻū Chamber of Commerce
Please contact the Chamber directly at 808-936-5288 for application information. 8089365288808
The Kaua'i Marathon Youth Running Program
Keʻehi Memorial Organization Scholarship
Preference to current Disabled American Veterans (DAV) members or DAV family members. Four scholarships are offered.
Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Western Regional Chapter
Lau Maiʻa High School Scholarship
Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation
Manaʻo O Ke Kai Scholarship Program
Moloka'i Health Foundation & Moloka'i General Hospital Scholarship Program
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program: Papa Ola Lōkahi
Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital Medical Staff Healthcare Scholarship
Queen's North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital Peggy Dineen Nursing Scholarship
Palama Settlement Scholarships
PATCH Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Paubox Kahikini STEM Scholarship
Pearl City Penninsula Chief Petty Officer Association Scholarship
Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Oʻahu with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (4.0 scale). Does not have to have a military affilliation. Must submit two letters of recommendation, and a signed letter from school officer validating the GPA and college acceptance. Consideration given to applicant with serious financial need. $500 minimum award. PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR APPLICATION.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Scholarship
Portuguese Association of Maui
Scholarship is open to students residing on Maui, Molokaʻi, or Lānaʻi of Portuguese descent. Email audrey@mauigateway.com for an application.
Pyzel Entrepreneur Scholarship
Realtors Association of Maui Presidential Scholarship
Reid J.K. Richards Foundation Kamakahoohie Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to pursue academic dreams for individuals up to age 25 who have lost a parent to death.
Society of American Mlitary Engineers: Honolulu Post Scholarship Program
Society of Asian Art of Hawai'i, Inc.
The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Soroptomist Violet Richardson Award
Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship
Women's League of Central Union Church
Women's Transportation Seminar - Hawai'i Chapter