Additonal Scholarships

This scholarship program is open to all students and it doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.

Hawaii Community Foundation has awarded millions of scholarship dollars to worthy college students.

Opens: November 16, 2020 Deadline: Feburary 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Required Documents:

  • 2021-2022 Student Aid Report

  • Transcript (Unofficial is acceptable)

  • Personal Statement

    • Part 1) TBD

    • Part 2) How do you plan to give and/or have you given back to Hawaii?

Optional Documents and Essays

  • Letters of Recommendation

  • Kamehameha School's Ho'oulu Hawaiian Data Center Ancestry Verification Letter. (If applicable)

  • Proof of organization affiliation (If applicable)

  • SAT/ACT scores

The University of Hawaiʻi offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to students attending any of the ten UH campuses. Scholarships available include need and merit-based awards, scholarships based on specific majors, preference for geographic location, campus and other unique criteria. Within the UH System, students can apply for UH System Scholarships, campus scholarships, as well as scholarships that vary by campus department. Since campuses vary, students are encouraged to begin by looking at their home campus financial aid office website for more information.

Native Hawaiian Scholarships

Kamehameha Schools’ and Pauahi Foundation's policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

The Kamehameha Schools Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (FASS) department is committed to providing financial assistance to students.

KS college scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need and are committed to contributing to the lāhui.

All awards are made on an annual basis and are determined through various methods such as need and merit.

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 may be determined based on merit, while some are restricted for those students who demonstrate a financial need or for students applying from specific geographic regions.

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