Top 29 Hawaii Scholarships in September 2024

Are you currently or will soon be attending one of the University of Hawaii Community Colleges? If so, the Hawaii Promise Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program covers the direct education costs (including tuition, fees, and an allowance for books and supplies) for many UH Community College Students. It is a “last dollar” scholarship, meaning that it covers financial needs not met by other forms of financial aid such as federal grants and scholarships from UH, employers and other private sources. To be considered, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and will receive the scholarship if they are deemed eligible. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA and apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Hawaii resident who will be attending a University of Hawaii campus and has earned a minimum 3.0 high school GPA? If so, you may be eligible for the Hawai'i B+ Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple Hawaii public high school graduates who are incoming students at a University of Hawaii campus. Applicants must have also completed a "rigorous high school curriculum," which is defined as 4 credits of English, 3 credits of math (including Algebra I and Geometry), 3 credits of science (including Biology), and 3 credits of college preparatory coursework, such as foreign languages, fine arts, and social sciences. To apply, interested students must complete the UH Common Scholarship Application. If you're an incoming University of Hawaii student from Hawaii, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Hawaii resident of Native Hawiian descent enrolled full-time (12 credits min.) in a 2-year vocational degree or vocational certification program in Hawaii? If so, you may be eligible for the ALU LIKE, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarship! Each year, their scholarship awards $1,500 each to multiple such students who are enrolled in a 2-year vocational program at an eligible institution of higher education in Hawaii (a full list of eligible institutions can be found on the ALU Like, Inc. website). Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered. If you're a Native Hawaiian student and resident of Hawaii who will be attending a 2-year vocational program in your home state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a female, NSPS (National Society of Professional Surveyors) Student Member who is enrolled in a degree program in surveying or a related field? If so, you may be eligible for the Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship! Every odd year (e.g. 2025, 2027, etc.), the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple female NSPS members who are enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program in surveying or a related field, and are residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. To apply, interested students must submit an application form, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal introductory letter, a copy of their ID, and a course syllabus or program course catalog. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and achieve your career goals!Show Less

Are you a Native Hawaiian student who has been accepted into a degree-seeking program at Honolulu Community College and demonstrates financial need? If so, consider applying for the Honolulu Community College Hawaiian Tuition Waiver! Each year, the waiver covers up to the cost of full-time (15 credits) resident tuition for the fall and spring semesters for selected recipients. To be considered, interested students must simply submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by May 1st, hold a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have an expected family contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less. If you're of Native Hawaiian descent and are an incoming or current student at Honolulu Community College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Hawaii resident who is enrolled or has been accepted to a graduate degree program in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or the Arts and Sciences? If so, you may be eligible for the JWSF Academic Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to multiple graduate students who also demonstrate an interest and commitment to the field of Gerontology/Geriatrics based on coursework, research, and/or volunteerism. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and submit an essay addressing "the applicant’s plans for further academic training and how this would have an impact on the services for the elderly in Hawaii" to be considered. If you're a Hawaii resident with a passion for gerontology and/or geriatrics, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a student teacher intending to teach in the Hawaii State Department of Education? Further, will you be enrolled in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program or in a Hawaii SATE alternative licensure program for the upcoming academic year? If so, the Hawaii Education Association’s Student Teacher Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, they award $2,000 to two (2) student teachers aspiring to teach in the Hawaii State Depratment of Education who (a) will continue their enrollment in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program or in a Hawaii SATE alternative licensure program for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships are awarded to student teachers to minimize the need for employment during the student teaching semester. If you’re a student teacher aspiring to teach in Hawaii and are currently enrolled in a teacher education or licensure program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Considered one of America’s most highly decorated units of World War II, the 100th Infantry Battalion was made up of more than 1,400 Japanese-Americans known as Nisei. Many members of the 100th previously served in the Hawaii National Guard. To honor the legacy of the 100th and their contributions to the war, the 100th Infantry Battalion Legacy Organization is offering financial assistance to high school seniors residing in Hawaii who are pursuing higher education. One applicant will be selected to receive a $3,000 scholarship, and two others will receive a $1,000 scholarship. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an essay responding to one of three prompts regarding the 100th Infantry Battalion. If you’re a high school senior interested in scholarships for Hawaii residents, we encourage you to submit an application!Show Less

The Royal Business Bank Scholarship Program annually awards $1,000 each to four college-bound high school seniors from select counties in New York, New Jersey, California, Nevada, Illinois, and Hawaii. Eligible counties include New York, Kings, Queens, and Richmond County in New York, Middlesex County in New Jersey, Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura County in California, Clark County in Nevada, Cook County in Illinois, and Honolulu County in Hawaii. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a household income at or below the County Low Income Level. If you're a high school senior from an eligible county and will be enrolling in college in the upcoming Fall, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Hiroshi and Barbara Kim Yamashita HEA Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to an education major intending to teach in a Hawaii public school, elementary or secondary level. To apply, interested students must submit three recommendations - two from college instructors and one from a club advisor, employer, or community leader. Applications may be submitted online, or through email or mail. If you're an education major planning to teach at a public K-12 school in Hawaii, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior who will be enrolling in any two- or four-year college or university in the upcoming academic year? Further, are you an HEA (Hawaii Education Association) member, or the child or grandchild of a member? If so, the Hawaii Education Association's Graduating High School Seniors Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, they award $2,000 to two (2) graduating high school seniors who (a) will be enrolling in any two- or four-year accredited institution of higher learning in the upcoming academic year and (2) are HEA members or the children/grandchildren of members. Members must be in good standing and have been members for at least one year. While preference will be given to those intending to major in education, it is not a requirement to apply. If you're a college-bound high school senior with an affiliation to HEA through your own or your parent/grandparent's membership, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a tenured and/or permanent Hawaii State Department of Education preK-12 teacher, school administrator, or educational assistant in good standing? Further, do you either have a Baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in an Associate in Arts in Teaching or Certification of Competence teaching program? If so, the Hawaii Education Association In-Service Public School Educators Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to two (2) in-state Public School pre-K – 12 teachers, school administrators, and educational assistants who plan to continue their post-graduate education. Preference is given to candidates who are completing a State Approved Program leading to teacher licensing, school administrator certification, or HIDOE ParaPro minimum qualifications. If you're a pre-K-12 teacher, school administrator, or educational assistant in Hawaii who is pursuing a post-graduate education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less