Hawaii Scholarships


Allen & Nobuko Zecha Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time, incoming Asian freshmen who will be enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have less than 31 college credit hours, a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or transfer GPA of 3.3. Consideration also given to fluency in English, college preparation in mathematics, leadership, and sportsmanship qualities. Nonrenewable. more...

Alpha Gamma Sigma Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time community college transfer students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are members of the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Betty G. & J. Gurney Stoebe Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time, continuing juniors, seniors or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to students pursuing a Master of Social Work or a Bachelor of Social Work. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Bossert Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, financial need and completed at least two semesters at HPU. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Colonel Harold E. Jensen And Mrs. Lill Jenson Scholarship
The Colonel Harold E. Jensen and Mrs. Lill Jenson Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students at the University of Hawaii. You must be from Makakilo or other communities on the Waianae Coast and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. more...

Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship (American Student)
Scholarship for graduate students interested in Study Abroad who are enrolled at the University of Hawaii at Manoa or Hilo pursuing studies in History, Economics, Business, Anthropology, Culture, Political Science, Sociology, Religion, Philosophy or any other subject area connected with Japanese culture and society. Students must be U.S. citizens, have a friendly outgoing personality, have a sympathetic interest in the attitudes and way of life of the people of a different culture, able to communicate ideas readily and effectively, have good knowledge of the history, culture, geography and current affairs of the Unites States. Applicants must have maintained high standards in academic studies, show promise of distinguished achievement, demonstrate qualities of leadership, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, maturity, and seriousness of purpose. An interview may be required. Number of awards may vary. A medical certificate must be included with application packet. more...

Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship (Japanese Students)
Scholarship for Japanese graduate students interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa or Hilo and pursuing studies in History, Economics, Business, Anthropology, Culture, Political Science, Sociology, Religion, Philosophy or any other subject area connected with Japanese culture and society. Students must be Japanese citizens, have a friendly outgoing personality, have a sympathetic interest in the attitudes and way of life of the people of a different culture, able to communicate ideas readily and effectively, have good knowledge of the history, culture, geography and current affairs of Japan. Applicants must have maintained high standards in academic studies, show promise of distinguished achievement, demonstrate qualities of leadership, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, maturity, and seriousness of purpose. An interview may be required. Number of awards may vary. A medical certificate must be included with application packet. more...

Dolly Ching Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating high school seniors from the island of Kauai planning to attend full-time at the University of Hawaii system. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Doo Wook & Helen Nahm Choy Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, financial need, completed at least two semesters at HPU, and be active in the ministry (ie. pastor, Bible teacher, music, minister, missionary). Nonrenewable. more...

Edward Hastings Scholarship
Annual award for a student enrolled full-time at the School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and majoring in travel industry management. Contact the Director of Internship & Career Development at 808-956-4887 for more information and/or application. Due date varies. more...

Edwin T. & Leilani Kam Scholarship (International)
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii National Student Exchange Program. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Eleanor Meader Putnam Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, financial need and completed at least two semesters at HPU. Nonrenewable. more...

Elisabeth Kehrer Anderson, M.D. Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are majoring in Science. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Preference given to Marine or Environmental Science majors. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

First Insurance Company Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University majoring in Business Administration or Accounting. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and completed at least two semester at HPU. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship
Annual award for Hawaii residents who are Hawaii high school seniors planning to attend full-time the University of Hawaii Manoa or Hilo campuses. Applicant must have a parent or grandparent who is an active or retired member of the ILWU. Recipients must serve a brief internship with the ILWU each year amounting to one day a year. more...

Harry S. Komuro Scholarship
Employee-Related awards for graduating seniors from a Hawaii high school who are children of ordained ministers and will be enrolling in Hawaii Pacific University. Parent must be a minister of an Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church, United Methodist Church or an United Church of Christ. Number of awards and due date may vary. Unrenewable. more...

Hawaii Accounting Education Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are either in the Master of Business Administration program or enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and completed at least two semesters at HPU. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Hawaii Association Of Broadcasters Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are majoring in Communications with the intent to work in the Broadcast Industry. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, completed at least one semester at HPU and submit an essay. Nonrenewable. more...

Hawaii Pacific University Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be actively involved in the university or the community. Undergraduates must have completed at least 24 credit hours at HPU and graduate student must have completed at least 18 credit hours at HPU. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Hawaii State High School Communication Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating seniors from a Hawaii high school who will be enrolling in Hawaii Pacific University and majoring in Adrvetising, Communication, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Speech, Visual Communications or Public Relations. Selection based on merit and potential Number of awards and due date may vary. Renewable. more...

Hawaiian Homes Commission Career & Technical Education Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for Hawaiian residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii system in Career and Technical Education programs. Students must be native Hawaiian (50% or greater Hawaiian ancestry) or be homestead lessees (a minimum of 25% Hawaiian ancestry). Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Hoomau Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time incoming transfer students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and have at least 24 transferable credit hours. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Hpu High School Poetry Contest
Scholarship for high school seniors who will be enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University. Selection based on original poem written by applicant. Poem may only be up to 20 lines in length and written in English. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Renewable. more...

International Scholar Program
Scholarship for full-time, international graduate students who will be enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University. Selection based on academic achievement, community involvement/service, and work experience. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

J. Watumull Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are majoring in Business or Economics. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, financial need and completed at least two semesters at HPU. Preference given to East Indian applicants. Nonrenewable. more...

Jean Erdman Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii at Manoa majoring in Dance. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Johanna Drew Cluney Fund Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii system majoring in Vocational Education programs. Deadlines are July 1st for the fall semester and October 1st for the spring semester Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

John & Ann Clifton Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii system majoring in Vocational Education programs. Due dates are July 1st for spring semester and October 1st for spring semester. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

John H. Payne Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time incoming or transfering freshmen enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and completed no more than 31 credit hours. Preference given to students who have financial need and participated in community service/activities. Nonrenewable. more...

Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship - U. Of Hawaii
The Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship is open to entering first-year students at the University of Hawaii. You must be a resident of Hawaii and a graduate of a Hawaii public high school to be eligible to apply. You must also be majoring in any field of health care, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need and a commitment to a career in health care as shown by volunteering or working at the Farrington Health Academy. more...

Kamakia Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, completed at least 15 credit hours at HPU, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Nonrenewable. more...

Kawasaki-Mcgaha Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Hawaii Pacific University majoring in Computer Studies or International Studies. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Makana Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating seniors from a U.S. mainland high school who will be enrolling in Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 26. Number of awards and due date may vary. Renewable. more...

Manoa Excellence Scholarship
The Manoa Excellence Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students who are not residents of Hawaii. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.8 in order to be considered for this award. more...

Manoa International Excellence Scholarship
The Manoa International Excellence Scholarship is open to International incoming freshman students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.8 in order to be considered for this award. more...

Margaret Follet Hoskins (Hawaii) Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at University of Hawaii-Manoa, Hilo, or West Oahu. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and be graduates of any community in the University of Hawaii system transferring to any of the above-named campuses. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Margaret Hustace Pietsch Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, financial need, be U.S. citizens/permanent residents, completed at least two semesters at HPU, and participated in community service/activities. Nonrenewable. more...

Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund
Scholarship for college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited postsecondary institution majoring in Nursing. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants pursuing a BSN or MSN must be attending the University of Hawaii-Manoa or Hilo, or Hawaii Pacific University; students pursuing a Ph.D. must attend a school in Hawaii or mainland US. Preference given to Hawaii Nurses Association members. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Marley Irons Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are majoring in Nursing. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, financial need, completed between 61-89 credit hours and participate in community service/activities. Preference given to students whose career will be in Intensive Care or Pediatrics. Nonrenewable. more...

Oscar & Rosetta Fish Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii(any campus except Manoa) majoring in Business. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Pacific Islands Institute Scholarship
Scholarship for residents in the Pacific Islands who are full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Recipients must have the intent to return to their native country and apply their knowledge within the communities. Eligible residents must be a citizen of Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Rapanui, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Guam, Yap, Palau, Pohnpei, Saipan, Tinian, Kosrae, or Kirbati. Nonrenewable. more...

Paul C.T. Loo & Vi Shaw Loo Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, transfer students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and 24 transferable hours, and current undergraduate students must have a 3.3 GPA and write an essay. Preference given to students who participate in community service/activities. Nonrenewable. more...

Professor Louis Abraham Excellence In Computer Science Award
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are majoring in Computer Information Systems or pursuing a masters in Information Systems. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Nonrenewable. more...

Resortquest Hawaii Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are majoring in Travel Industry Management. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and completed at least two semester hours at HPU. Preference given to Hawaii residents and those with financial need. Nonrenewable. more...

Reverend Frank E. & Irene Butterworth Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time, incoming or transfer undergraduate students who will be enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University who are members of an organized religion or faith in Hawaii or the Pacific Islands. Applicants must be nominated by one of the organized religions or faiths in Hawaii or the Pacific Islands. Incoming freshmen must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 24 transferable credit hours. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Ruth Small Memorial Scholarship
The Ruth Small Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate music majors at the University of Hawaii. more...

Sing For Your Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are members of the International Vocal Ensemble. Selection is based on talent. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Renewable. more...

Society Of Human Resources Management Award
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending Hawaii Pacific University who are members of the SHRM-Lokahi Chapter and are majoring in Human Resource Management. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have work experience or done an intership in the field, and been involved in community service. Nonrenewable. more...

Spirit Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating seniors from a Hawaii high school who will be enrolling in Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and participated in leadership and spirit activities in high school Number of awards and due date may vary. Renewable. more...

Student Opportunity Fund In Music
The Student Opportunity Fund in Music is open to entering undergraduate music majors at the University of Hawaii. You must have a high school diploma, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. more...

Toraji & Toki Yoshinaga Scholarship
Scholarship for college sophomores enrolled full-time at Brigham Young Universit-Hawaii, Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, or Heald College. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. more...

Trustees Scholar Program
Scholarship for full-time graduate students who will be enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University. Applicants must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Selection based on academic achievement, community involvement/service, and work experience. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Undergraduate Fellowship Program Summary
Annual fellowships for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Hawaii in Manao or Hilo. Students must be U.S. citizens and be sponsored by a University of Hawaii at Manao or Hilo faculty member willing to act as the students mentor during the award period. Selection is based on academic qualifications, quality of proposed research/study, appropriateness of proposed research to NASAs goals, and feasibility of proposed research/study within the planned academic time frame. Number of awards may vary. An abstract and proposal must be included with application packet. Renewable. more...

Undergraduate International Scholarships
Scholarship for full-time, international undergraduate students who will be enrolling at Hawaii Pacific University. Selection based on academic achievement, community involvement/service, and recommendations. Award amount, number of awards and due date may vary. Renewable. more...

University Of Hawaii Manoa Provost Achievement Scholarship
The University of Hawaii Manoa Provost Achievement Scholarship is open to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Hawaii. You must be a resident of Hawaii and have a minimum GPA of 3.8 in order to be considered for this renewable award. more...

University Of Hawaii Manoa Regents Scholarship
The University of Hawaii Manoa Regents Scholarship is open to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Hawaii. You must be a resident of Hawaii and have a minimum GPA of 3.8 in order to be considered for this renewable award. more...

Wallace Farrington Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating high school seniors planning to attend full-time at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a personal statement must be included with application packet. Contact the students guidance counselor for additional information and/or application. more...

Walter A. And Diane N. Dods Endowed Scholarship
The Walter A. and Diane N. Dods Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Hawaii. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have graduated from a Hawaii public high school, and be a U.S. citizen or resident alien to be eligible for this award. more...

Walter Lum Scholarship
Annual award for college juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled at the University of Hawaii-Manoa College of Engineering majoring in Civil Engineering. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter members at the University of Hawaii-Manoa with financial need. Nonrenewable. more...

William Pfeiffer Memorial Scholarship
The William Pfeiffer Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate music majors at the University of Hawaii. Preference is given to voice and ethnomusicology majors. more...