Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for Hawaii students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the 2023-24 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
This is for graduating seniors with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. Preference is given to Native Hawaiian students. The deadline to apply is January 5th. Read more here.
This is for graduating seniors who intend to pursue a career in Hawaiian culture-based education. The deadline to apply is January 5th. Read more here.
This awards $10,000 per year to disadvantaged African American/Black students that exemplify academic success and have an interest in global citizenship, public service, business entrepreneurship, or community engagement. Applicants must be graduating seniors, and identify as African American or Black. The deadline to apply is January 9th. Read more here.
This awards students $7,500 per year to those that show leadership, community service, and financial need. Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. The deadline to apply is January 10th. Read more here.
This
- is for graduating high school seniors who are a member or dependent of an HGEA member (in good standing), attending a university, college, community college, vocational, trade school or pursuing any other post-high school study. The deadline is January 16th. Read more here.
This will be awarded to high-achieving Hawaiʻi high school graduates. To be considered, students must meet the priority deadline for fall admission, the scholarship requirements, and be accepted to UH Mānoa. The deadline to apply is January 30th. Read more here.
This grants students various awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,500. Applicants must reside in Hawaii, participate in one of the sports listed, have qualities of leadership, a background in community service, and have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
This awards students $15,000 to those that emulate the character of Duke Kahanamoku. Applicants must reside in Hawaii, participate in one of the sports listed, have qualities of leadership, a background in community service, and have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
This awards students $2,000. Applicants must be a graduating senior, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.4, reside in Hawaii, intend to enroll in a two/four year institution and submit a written essay. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
February
Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to two student teachers intending to teach in the Hawaii State Department of Education who are enrolled in a State Approved Teacher Education Program as a full-time undergraduate or post baccalaureate candidate in any state-approved or nationally accredited institution of higher learning or enrolled in a Hawaii STATE alternative licensure program. Scholarships are awarded to student teachers to minimize the need for employment during the student teaching semester. Applications will be available on February 1st. Read more here.
This awards students $1,500 to those that are directly related to women that have served in the Armed Forces. Applicants must be directly related (son/daughter/grandchild/etc.), have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.5, enroll into a college/university full time, submit a biographical sketch, letters of recommendation, personal letters, and a transcript. The deadline to apply is February 2nd. Read more here.
This is for graduating seniors who are children or grandchildren of a living Elk. The deadline to apply is February 5th. Read more here.
Interested high school seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited college or university are invited to apply for the Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union Scholarship and be considered for a $1,000 scholarship award. The deadline to apply is February 10th. Read more here.
This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of a public housing unit. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. The deadline to apply is February 12th. Read more here.
This is for college juniors, seniors or graduate students of Hawaiian ancestry. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.7 GPA and be of Hawaiian ancestry. Preference is given to students studying Hawaiian studies or language. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for women of Hawaiian ancestry pursuing a major in health, science or education (includes counseling & social work). Applicants must be either in undergraduate or graduate study. They must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This helps further the education of ABC Stores’ employees and their dependents. To be eligible, applicants must have demonstrated financial need, have a minimum GPA of at least 2.7, and be an employee or dependent of an employee of ABC Stores or Company Island Gourmet Markets locations (Hawai’i, Nevada, Saipan and Guam). Preference will be given to students who have performed community service and who have extra curricular activities. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This scholarship was established to honor Ka’u High School seniors. Applicants must be residents of the State of Hawai’i, demonstrate financial need, and attend an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This provides many scholarships, which vary in the amount and the requirements. However, the deadline for all applications is February 15th. Read more here.
This is up to $1000. This program is designed to help and support students financially to develop into future leaders in our community. 10 students will be selected for the scholarships, and it will be awarded based on the required written essay and eligibility. To be eligible, you must be a Hawaii resident, a current High School senior, and accepted and enrolled full-time at a 4-year college or university. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This gives a varied amount to a child of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year and be a a high school senior or current college student who is under 23 years old. This application is due February 15th. Read more here.
This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are long-time residents of the Hamakua Coast on the island of Hawai’i and plan to attend a college or vocational school on the island of Hawai’i. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This provides wraparound services for success including dedicated Academic Navigator faculty providing life coaching and academic support; paid internships and employer-ready certification opportunities; culturally-sustaining curriculum and activities; professional development and service programs. To apply you must be majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Community and Public Health, Nursing, Forensics, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science or Data Science. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This provides wraparound services for success including dedicated Academic Navigator faculty providing life coaching and academic support; paid internships and employer-ready certification opportunities; culturally-sustaining curriculum and activities; professional development and service programs. Applicants must be majoring in Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication or Data Analytics. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are graduates of Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, HI. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This scholarship is available for college juniors, seniors and graduate students who were born in and attend college in Hawaii. Students must be primarily of Japanese ancestry, and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This is available for Hawaii undergraduate students who are majoring in political science, international relations, international business or public administration. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for local students studying dentistry and dental hygiene in Hawaii, or on the mainland, to encourage them to practice dentistry in the islands. Students must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for $20,000. This is awarded to encourage students from Hawaii to work towards a career in Business. The Foundation awards scholarships to the most deserving applicants on the basis of academic standing, leadership ability, financial need, and a commitment to pursue a career in Business. In order to be eligible, students must have graduated from a public, private, or charter high school in Hawaii, or be on track to graduate at the end of the current academic year. Home schooled students are also eligible. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in high school and possibly college is required. The deadline to apply is February 21st. Read more here.
This recognizes outstanding all-around achievements of public and independent high school students. The program measures success in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. The deadline to apply is February 24th. Read more here.
This awards students $1,000 to those that display qualities of leadership. Applicants must have a background in extracurriculars, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, intend to study at a two/four year institution, satisfy the goals of the organization, submit a written essay, resume, and personal statement. The deadline to apply is February 26th. Read more here.
This awards students $1,000 to those that have an interest in teaching. Applicants must have a background in extracurriculars, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, satisfy the goals of the organization, submit a personal statement, resume, and video teaching any topic of interest. The deadline to apply is February 26th. Read more here.
March
This is for graduating Hawaii high school females accepted and enrolled at Cottey College beginning in the Fall. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This provides students with various awards to those that demonstrate academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science or chemistry. To be awarded, students must be a graduating senior, plan to enroll as a full time student, intend to major and pursue chemistry related sciences, display financial need through FAFSA, and identify with African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This is a need-based grant provided to Native Hawaiian students who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is available to students across the UH System. The amount awarded will depend on the student’s financial need and funds available. To be eligible, Native Hawaiian students need only apply for financial aid through their campus financial aid offices. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This is for $2,000. This is given to Hawaiʻi residents who graduated from a high school after 2005, has at least a 3.0 high school grade point average, has completed a rigorous high school curriculum and demonstrates financial need.The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This offers high school students who enrolled in their senior year $3,500 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and potential for handling college courses. The deadline is March 12th. Read more here.
Applicants must be geosciences majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-American, Hispanic, and Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, and Samoan). Related geosciences fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education. This is for up to $10,000 per year and the deadline to apply is March 13th. Read more here.
This offers to cover full tuition and other mandatory fees of those interested in the health related fields listed. Applicants must pursue one of the careers listed, be of Hawaiian ancestry, and attend a college/university full time. Upon graduation students must work within their careers in underserved communities for the amount of years students received funding. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
This grants students various awards to those interested in accounting. Students entering a two year institution can receive $750 and students entering a four year institution can receive $1,000. Applicants must be a graduating senior of a high school within Hawaii, enroll full time into a two/four year institution, have a background in community service, display academic excellence and financial need. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here.
This is open to current full-time enrollees of a Hawaii college or university and majoring in Advertising or an Advertising-related field such as Graphic or Web design, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, etc. This is a one time amount of $2000 to be used towards school-related expenses and the deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here.
April
This covers full tuition for four years. This is for graduating students from a hawaiʻi high school. They must also be a bona fide resident of Hawaiʻi and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Read more here.
This gives two scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. This is for graduating high school seniors who will enroll in any two or four year state or nationally accredited institution of higher learning. This scholarship is open only to HEA members, their children and/or their grandchildren. Preference is given to those intending to major in education. Members must also be in good standing and shall have been members for at least one year. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. Read more here.
This has been established for an education major, intending to teach in a Hawaii public school, elementary or secondary level. One $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student currently attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or better. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. Read more here.
Two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each are awarded to undergraduate and graduate, full-time college students pursuing a career in education in any two or four year state or nationally accredited institution of higher learning. Preference is given to HEA members, their children and/or their grandchildren. Members must be in good standing and shall have been members for at least one year. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. Read more here.
This is a $10,000 award and up to ten awards will be granted each year. Students must be age 21 and under and reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. Students must also be high school seniors or graduates, who plan to enroll for the first time in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year. The deadline to apply is April 5th. Read more here.
This awards $3,000 to a student who is currently enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution, and has at least a 2.5 GPA. This application is due April 14th. Read more here.
This awards $3,000 to a student who is currently enrolled full-time in an accredited academic institution, and has at least a 2.5 GPA. This application is due April 14th. Read more here.
This is awarding five deserving high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships each to further their education in a vocational/technical school, 2 year college or a 4 year university. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Read more here.
This awards female students pursuing a degree in STEM $3,000. Applicants must identify as female and pursue a degree in STEM. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Read more here.
This awards students $5,000 to those that have displayed academic excellence. Applicants must be accepted into a four-year institution, reside in Hawaii, and have an interest within the construction field, and be a relative of someone within the roofing industry. The deadline to apply is April 21st. Read more here.
This is for $2,000. Applicants must be a Hawaii resident; enrolled full-time at an accredited university/college in the United States; majoring in hotel/lodging management; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. One deserving student will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship.The deadline to apply is April 29th. Read more here.
This is for $2,500 and is given to a Hawai‘i high school graduate. Candidates must be a graduating high school senior and admitted to a 2-year culinary school in Hawai‘i. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates a high level of academic achievement and leadership and expresses an interest in pursuing a culinary education and career. The deadline to apply is April 29th. Read more here.
This is for $2,000. Applicants must be a Hawaii resident; of Hawaiian ancestry; enrolled full-time at an accredited university/college in the United States majoring in hotel/lodging management; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. This will be given to two students and the deadline to apply is April 29th. Read more here.
This awards female students $2,000 to those that are involved with golf. Applicants must identify as female, be a graduating senior, enroll into a college/university, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.3, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Read more here.
This holds an art competition for high school students who are residing in Western US. Applicants must submit a piece of 2D artwork that represents their state. The awards of $1,500, $750 and $500 will be given to the first, second, and third place winners respectively. $200 will also be given to the remaining finalists. The deadline is April 30th. Read more here.
To be eligible, you must be a resident of Hawai‘i and be a full-time student in an accredited two- or four-year college as a classified undergraduate student or a vocational program full-time student in or out of the State of Hawai‘i. Applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students. Priority is given to current paid members of Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu (HCCH), including directly related family members. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Read more here.
May
This is offering two $3,000 college scholarships to high school seniors in Hilo and one $3,000 college scholarship to high school seniors in Honoka`a. The awardees will receive $1,500 per semester. The aim of these scholarships is to assist graduating high school students from the East Hawaii region, who without financial assistance, would have no opportunity to attend college. The most important considerations in the HEPA selection criteria are financial and familial hardship. The deadline to apply is May 15th. Read more here.
This offers $2,500ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. This is for individuals residing in states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming) who are current MGMA members and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management. The deadline to apply is May 27th. Read more here.
This is for $1,500. This is given to female applicants who are members of the Southwest Section of Ninety-Nines (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada) and are pursuing a private pilot license or advanced certificate or rating. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Read more here.
This provides a $1,500.00 grant to a high school or undergraduate student within the state of Hawaii, who has been accepted for or attends full time enrollment in an accredited college or university, leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. The deadline is May 31st. Read more here.
This awards students $1,000 to those that have lived in a single parent household. Applicants must enroll into a college/university, be a graduating senior, and have obtained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Read more here.
This gives two Scholarships of $1500 to graduating High School seniors or post-secondary students annually. To be eligible, you must be a resident of East Hawai`i (Kohala-Naalehu). Preference will be given to graduating seniors whose major or minor is in Japanese studies. Post-secondary students, formerly from the island of Hawaii may also be considered. You must also be enrolled or planning to enroll at a college or university. Preference will be given to an applicant whose parent or guardian is a member of good standing of the Japanese Community Association of Hawai`i. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Read more here.
June
This is for $1,500 and is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students in Hawaii who are enrolled in an AlohaCare member. The deadline to apply is June 5th. Read more here.
This ranges from $500 to $5,000. This is for students of Korean-American descent attending a school in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Read more here.
July
This are for advocates of wildlife conservation. Three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 are available for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, and be enrolled in an undergraduate program as a junior or senior with a minimum of 60 college hours in an accredited University. The deadline is July 1st. Read more here.
August
This awards students $1,500 to those that display academic success, qualities of leadership, have a background in community service, and are interested in the fields of health or fitness. Applicants must be a graduating senior, enrolled into a two/four institution, and pursue the subjects listed. The deadline to apply is August 1st. Read more here.
This is for $1,000.The scholarship provides financial assistance, along with industry mentorship provided by Women in Lodging & Tourism, to students who are currently attending an accredited college or university and pursuing a career in the field of hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. Students must be a resident of Hawai’i, enrolled in an accredited university or college, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is August 31st. Read more here.
September
This is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. The deadline to apply is September 15th. Read more here.
This grants students various awards ranging from $500 to $1,000. Applicants must be enrolled in a two/four year institution within the state of Hawaii. Preference criteria includes applicants to be of Hawaiian ancestry, a relative of a member in the organization, have participated in cultural activities, community service in Ulupō, and submit a written essay. The deadline to apply is September 15th. Read more here.
This inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. Distinguished Young Women strives to give young women the opportunity to further their education and prepare for a successful future.The deadline to apply is September 15th. Read more here.
This grants female students various awards ranging from $750 to $1,500 each semester to those interested in pursuing a career within the STEAM field. Applicants must identify as female, be enrolled in a two/four year college/university, submit a written essay along with two recommendation letters, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is September 30th. Read more here.
This awards female students various awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 to those interested in the field of music. Applicants must identify as female, be enrolled in a two/four year college/university, submit a written essay along with two recommendation letters, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is September 30th. Read more here.
October
This is for graduating seniors with a minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA. Applicants must have also demonstrated financial need (according to the 2020 federal poverty guidelines for Hawaii) and have demonstrated leadership and involvement in and outside of the school community. The deadline to apply is October 15th. Read more here.
This is for graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have also participated in sports grade 9, 10, or 11, and proven leaders and role models within their school and community. The deadline to apply is October 17th. Read more here.
November
This is for graduating seniors with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, are high-achieving with financial need, and will attend a four-year college or university. The deadline to apply is November 16th. Read more here.
This grants female students interested in STEM $500. Applicants must identify as female and be a graduating senior. The deadline to apply is November 30th. Read more here.
December
This is for $7,500. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States. All applicants must be ages 5-25, demonstrate on-going commitment to their community, be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and reside in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The deadline to apply is December 5th. Read more here.
This is a highly competitive award for high school and college students interested in SEO and content marketing. Students applying must submit a brief essay explaining the best use of content marketing –the act of producing content to compel your audience to appreciate and share it– that they have seen. This is for $1,000 and the deadline to apply is December 20th. Read more here.
Deadline's Vary
This is for a resident of the State of Hawaii and demonstrates financial need. Applicants must attend an accredited two or four year not for profit institution within the United States as either an undergraduate or graduate student. Be a full-time student as determined by your institution and maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA. Read more here.
This is a merit based scholarship for up to $66,400. This is given to incoming freshmen who are non-resident applicants to the University of New Mexico. Applicants must be from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. It is renewable for four years, dependent on the completion of 15 credits and a 3.0 GPA each semester. Applicants must have an ACT of 22 or an SAT of 1100, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The deadline varies. Read more here.
This is a merit-based scholarship for incoming students at the University of New Mexico who are non-resident applicants. Residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming are eligible to apply. The scholarship is renewable for four years if 15 credits are completed each semester and a 3.0 GPA is maintained. The deadline varies. Read more here.
To be considered, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident and have a permanent residence within one of the following participating states/U.S. territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. Must have a 3.4 GPA from high school, and maintain a 2.5 for renewal. Deadlines vary depending on which semester you apply for. Read more here.
This is a scholarship program to provide free in-state tuition for qualified University of Hawai’i Community College students with financial needs. Read more here.
This grants students $750 to those that are interested in physical education, health, dance, or recreation. Applicants must have a background in community service, attended a high school in Hawaii for at least two years, enroll in a four-year institution, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0, and intend to teach one of the subjects above within the state of Hawaii. The deadline to apply varies.Read more here.
This grants students various awards to those of Korean descent. Applicants must reside in Hawaii, enroll full time into a two/four year institution, have obtained a GPA of 2.7 or higher, and display financial need. The deadline to apply varies.Read more here.
This awards students $3,000 to Hawaiian residents wanting to pursue higher education in the Bay area (San Francisco) or Northern California. Applicants must satisfy one of the three residency requirements, have obtained a high school diploma, and enroll into a two/four year institution within the areas of San Francisco or Northern California. The deadline to apply varies. Read more here.
This awards students up to $5,000 to those that identify as African American/Black and a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must enroll full time at a college/university, graduate high school, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be eligible for Pell Grant, submit the FAFSA application and two recommendation letters. The deadline to apply varies. Read more here.
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