Just like the beautiful flowers and scenic beaches that cover the islands of Hawaii, plentiful also are the scholarship award dollars available to students and residents of the Aloha State. Hawaii is full of culture and breathtaking landscapes, including Polynesian traditions, Hawaiian volcanoes, Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, and more. The charm of the islands also attracts students to universities, including University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), and University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH or UH Hilo). If you’re a student looking to attend a school in your home state of Hawaii, you could say “aloha” to some free college dollars. Check out this directory of scholarships for students in Hawaii, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.
This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing studies in gerontology and are of Chinese ancestry. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.
The Bick Bickson Scholarship Fund is available for Hawaii residents who are majoring in marketing, law, or travel industry management. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and unmet financial need.
This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students who have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. Students must be pursuing studies in medicine, and additional preference will be given to students studying gerontology, Alzheimer’s, and other aspects of elder care.
This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of and attended high school in Hawaii. Students must be planning to attend college on the U.S. mainland, and have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
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.
This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students who are descendants of a member in good standing with the Hawai’i Carpenter’s Union Local 745, with preference given to descendants of retired members. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.
Female residents who are members of the Southwest Section of Ninety-Nines (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada) and are pursuing an advanced certificate or rating are eligible for this award.
The Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship is a need-based award intended to be applied toward the unmet need of qualified students enrolled at any community college campus of the University of Hawai‘i.
UH West O‘ahu offers a variety of opportunities to help fund your education. Most scholarships and grants require submitting a FAFSA. We encourage all students to submit their FAFSA regardless of financial circumstances. Grants and scholarships are a form of financial aid that do not have to be repaid, however, both have specific requirements. Some scholarships may be awarded based on merit. This means that students may need a minimum GPA to qualify for a scholarship, whereas grants are need-based and are awarded based on your financial situation. Both grants and scholarships may also have enrollment criteria. Please read below to learn more.
