Scholarship Search

The 100^th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2006 by the 100^th Infantry Battalion Veterans.  The scholarship's goal is to promote awareness of the accomplishments of the 100th Infantry Battalion veterans of WWII and to perpetuate its legacy of continuing service by rewarding direct descendants of the veterans who demonstrate these values and beliefs.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate academic achievement, minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited two-or-four year college or university
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student
• Be a full-time student (12 credits undergraduate, 6-9 credits graduate)
• Be a direct descendant of a 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran.
• Show potential for promoting the legacy of the 100^th Infantry Battalion of World War II (additional essay).
• Active in extra-curricular activities and community service.
• Do not need to be a Hawaii resident
• Do not need to demonstrate financial need

Applicants will identify name of veteran and relationship.  Verification will be confirmed through the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Office Manager.

The A & B Ohana Scholarship Fund was started in 2010 to support dependent children of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. employees.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the state of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student carrying not less than the equivalent of 12 credits each semester
• Attend a college or university in the United States holding a 501(c)3 status

Preference:

• For dependent children of full-time employees of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.  Employees must have completed at least one year of full time continuous service as of the application deadline.
• Students completing community college or vocational school and transferring to a 4-year college are eligible.
• Students eligible for renewable scholarship grants for four consecutive years as long as the parent/guardian remains employed at Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. and the student maintains a GPA of 2.7.
• A student who loses eligibility may reapply as a new applicant (and be considered with all other applicants), but will be limited to the aggregate four-year cap.

AAUW Honolulu Branch is one of over 1,000 branches nationwide of the American Association of University Women.  AAUW is the nation's leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• GPA 3.0 or above
• Be a female student
• Be a graduate student
• Attend a college or university located in the State of Hawaii
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Intend to major in STEM 

This scholarship was established to further the education of ABC Stores' employees and their dependents.  Awardees are chosen for their academic promise and commitment to higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of at least 2.7
• Be an employee or dependent of an employees of ABC Stores, Company Island Gourmet Markets locations (Hawai'i, Nevada, Saipan and Guam), Basalt, Duke's Lane Market & Eatery, Lineage, or Island Country Markets.

Preference:

• Preference will be shown to students who have performed community service and who have extra curricular activities

The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai was created in 2022. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education for those interested in majoring in fields that support renewable energy and sustainable environments.

Donor Requirements:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing pr by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Be a student pursuing a degree that may include a focus on or leading to a career in sustainable/renewable energy (e.g. Applied Science, Architecture, Architectural Engineering & Construction Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communications, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology/Repair, Engineering-Construction/Management, Engineering Technology-Electrical, Engineering-Electrical, Engineering-Environmental, Engineering Science, Energy Management, Energy Studies, Energy Systems Management, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Environmental Sustainability, Finance, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Geoscience, Law, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability, Renewable Energy Engineering, Sustainability-Construction Technology, Sustainable Environmental Design, Sustainability & Renewal Energy, Sustainable Science Management, Sustainability Studies, or similar fields of study.
• Be a student from Kauai Island

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Residents of Lawai: 96741, 96756, 96765
• Residents of West Kauai Energy Project (WKEP) /Kekaha: 96752

Aiea General Hospital closed its doors in 1983. With the hospital's remaining assets, its Board of Directors established a trust in 1985 as an expression of gratitude to area residents for their many years of support.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of one of these Leeward O'ahu zip code areas: 96701, 96706, 96707, 96782, 96792 or 96797
• Be an undergraduate college student
• Intend to major in a health-related field
• Be enrolled as a full-time student
• Attend an accredited, two or four year college or university
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

Preferences:

• Majors in which there are current shortages
• Students likely to return to work in Hawai'i
• Students with a GPA between 2.5 - 3.75

The AK Chen Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Graduate of a high school in the State of Hawaii
• Attend as a full time student
• Pursue an undergraduate degree
• Major in STEM, Early Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Renewable up to 5 years

Donor Preferences (in order of priority)

• Graduate of Pearl City High School
• Graduate of Waipahu High School
• Graduate of Aiea High School

The Alan and Grace Tenn Scholarship Fund was established to benefit undergraduate senior or graduate level students majoring in education at an institution in the state of Hawai’i.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria: 

• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii 
• Be a senior or graduate level student
• Major in education
• Attend a school within the State of Hawaii 

Preferences:

• Residents from Hawaii Island
• Students who are planning to teach or provide counseling within the education system

The Albert and Dorothy Shigekuni Scholarship fund was created in 2013.  It is the intention and desire of the Donors that the Fund be used to provide scholarship grants. 
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 3.1
• Be a Full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Enroll at a University of Hawaii System school

Preference:

• Pursue one semester or one year study abroad program through the University of Hawaii System
• For students who have not traveled outside of Hawaii

To provide scholarship grants to residents of Hawaii demonstrating financial need, academic merit, and good character and attending an accredited post high school institution with preference for vocational education.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Academic merit
• Good character
• Attend an accredited post high school institution
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Attend at least half time

Preferences:

• Vocational education
• Renewable for a second year for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Allan Eldin & Agnes Sutorik Geiger Scholarship Fund was created in 2005, by the Agnes Sutorik Geiger Revocable Trust.  The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to qualifying students attending accredited colleges and/or universities studying veterinary science.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend an accredited college and/or university
• Study veterinary science or medicine

Alma White was a long-time teacher and principal in Hawai'i.  Upon her passing, she left a great part of her assets to the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Delta Chapter, of which she was a member. The Society is an educational society dedicated to the advancement of women educators. The Chapter members established this scholarship which will enable future generations of Hawai'i students to pursue teaching as their life's calling.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Major in Education
• Pursue an undergraduate or Graduate degree

 

The Jane Suganuma Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 1987 by her friends and colleagues to honor Jane, an outstanding print production person in Honolulu.  With additional assistance from the American Institute of Graphic Arts Honolulu Chapter this scholarship supports students who demonstrate a commitment to print production, especially those who will stay in Hawaii and share what they have learned.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Major in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or Commercial Arts

The Anna K. Gower and Annabelle K. Gower Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to benefit students of Native Hawaiian ancestry who display academic merit and good character.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Native Hawaiian ancestry
• Demonstrate academic merit and good character
• Attending or will attend an accredited post high school institution

To provide scholarships to students who have graduated from Hawai‘i public high school.

HCF Criteria

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Donor Criteria

• Graduate of a Hawai‘i public high school

This scholarship was established in 2003 to memorialize Anthony Alexander, Andrew Delos Reyes, and Jeremy Tolentino all of whom were students of Mililani High School.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a Mililani High School senior
• Demonstrate financial need
• Essay required on the subject of drinking and driving under the influence, highway safety or another related subject.

This fund was established in 2022 to support postsecondary education students who are historically non-traditional in their college journeys.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor criteria:

• Be a Non-traditional student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Be in good academic standing, minimum GPA of 2.0

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This fund was set up by the granddaughter of Arthur Jackman, a man who came to this country in the early 1900s and built his business working from the bottom up in the steel industry.  The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students seeking training specifically to gain employment. 

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of Hawaii Island
• Demonstrate financial need
• Enrolled in a technical/vocational college or program at a community college

HCF Criteria::

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of West Oahu, as defined by the following cities/zip codes:
  • Ewa Beach 96706
  • Kapolei 96707
  • Kunia 96759
  • Wahiawa 96786
  • Waialua 96791
  • Waianae 96792
  • Waipahu 96797
• Enroll at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the State of Hawaii.
• Pursue a degree in Travel Industry Management (hospitality/tourism) or Hawaiian Studies (language/culture).

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Student of Native Hawaiian descent, as self-identified through the application process.

This fund was created by Balarama Dasa in 1999 with the intention and desire to provide scholarships to Waipahu High School graduates attending an accredited post-high school institution, demonstrating financial need and academic potential.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii​​
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Waipahu High School graduates
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited post high school institution
• Demonstrate academic potential

Bank of Hawaii believes that young people deserve the opportunity to succeed. The Bank of Hawaii Foundation Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to college-bound children and grandchildren of Bank of Hawaii employees. Bank of Hawaii views this Scholarship Fund as a necessary investment in the future—for scholarship recipients, the local community and the country.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a child or grandchild of an active-status employee of Bank of Hawaii Corporation or any of its subsidiaries with at least one year of active employment
• Be a full-time student
• Pursue a degree
• Be an undergraduate student
• Minimum GPA of 2.0

The Barbara and Selden Burtch Scholarship Fund was created in 2021 to provide scholarships in furtherance of post-secondary education goals:

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of Waimea High School, Kauai High School, or Kapaa High School
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good standing.

The Cayetano Foundation provides opportunities in higher education to exceptional Hawai'i students - especially those who have demonstrated perseverance and determination in the face of difficult financial and social obstacles. Governor Benjamin Cayetano's personal experiences and awareness of the hardships of others were part of the impetus for creating this scholarship.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Minimum of one award to a graduate of Wallace Rider Farrington High School (the remaining awards can be awarded to graduates of any public or private Hawaii high school)
• Preference given to the students with the greatest financial need

The Cayetano Foundation provides opportunities in higher education to exceptional Hawai'i students - especially those who have demonstrated perseverance and determination in the face of difficult financial and social obstacles. Governor Benjamin Cayetano's personal experiences and awareness of the hardships of others were part of the impetus for creating this scholarship.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Additional Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Minimum of one award to a graduate of Damien Memorial School (the remaining awards can be awarded to graduates of any public or private Hawaii high school)
• Preference given to the students with the greatest financial need

The Betty Bell Scholarship for Kauai Women was established in 2020, to benefit women from Kauai who exhibit strong work ethic and may not normally have the opportunity to go to college.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of Kauai island
• Be a female student
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Students who are working mothers and returning learners (i.e. students who may have started but did not complete a degree and are now returning for degree completion).
• Students who are working mothers
• Students who are returning learners

This scholarship was created in 2022 to support Hawaii Island high school students to pursue a degree in culinary arts.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrates financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Pursue a degree in culinary arts

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Be a graduate of a Hawaii Island High School

This scholarship was established in 1995 to honor Irwin "Bick" Bickson, a lawyer and entrepreneur. Bick Bickson held the first Budget Rent-a-Car franchise in the world and was a leader in the tourism industry in Hawaii. This scholarship benefits deserving students pursuing studies in Marketing, Law, or Travel Industry Management.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing, or maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i

Additional preference:

• Major in Marketing, Law, or Travel Industry Management

This scholarship was created by the family of Blossom Kalama Evans with donations from the Big Island Girls Golf Club. Blossom Kalama Evans was a long-time resident of Hilo and a leading woman golfer on the Big Island where she formed the Big Island Hawaiian Girls Golf Club. She was devoted to assisting the people of Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to mee the eligibility requirements and is in good standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Attend an institution in the State of Hawaii

Preferences:

• Hawaiian ancestry
• Major in Hawaiian language, or other fields related to the history, culture and arts of native Hawaiians
• Two letters of recommendation

The Booz Allen Hawaii Scholarship Fund was created in October 2007 by Booz Allen Hamilton.  The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarship grants to Hawai’i residents planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii or a dependent of a military member stationed in Hawai'i
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Attend a four-year accredited college or university
• Be an undergraduate student

Preference:

• Participate in community service projects or activities

This scholarship was established in 1991 by Charles Chidiac to honor Ka'u High School students.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of Ka‘u High School
• Essay on an international topic

Castle & Cooke Hawaii, Inc. created this fund in 1995.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Donor criteria:

• Enroll in a two or four year institution within the US (including US territories)
• Be an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student
• Be a dependent child or grandchild of a current employee with at least one year of service with a Castle and Cooke companies doing business in Hawaii.

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

 

Castle & Cooke Properties created this fund when they built the Mililani Technology Park as a way of recognizing outstanding students from Central O'ahu and to encourage studies in high technology fields.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of Leilehua, Mililani or Waialua High School

Preferences:

• Major in a high technology field, such as science and engineering

This scholarship was established by Catrala - Hawaii, a non-profit trade organization, to provide financial support for high school seniors with a preference for students pursuing a degree in Travel Industry Management, Business or Marketing.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of State of Hawaii
• Be a graduating high school senior
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student at an accredited two or four year college or university
• GPA must be between 2.5 – 3.5
• Community service demonstrating leadership

Preference:

• Major in Travel Industry Management, Business or Marketing

Celeste Hayo was a graduate of King Kekaulike High School who lost her life in a moped accident in Bali. 
 
HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Graduate of King Kekaulike High School
• Attend an accredited, two or four year, college or university
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)

Preferences:

• High preference for a high school or former high school athlete
• High preference for a student pursuing a career in the medical field with a preference for a nursing major
• Preference for a student who has performed community service

This scholarship was created in 2010 by an anonymous donor to benefit Central Pacific Bank (CPB) employees and their dependents. 

HCF Criteria:

• Be a Hawaii resident

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories)
• Be a full-time or part-time students (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Minimum 2.7 GPA
• Be an active status employee, a dependent child of an active status employee or a grandchild of an active status employee of Central Pacific Bank and/or it’s subsidiary or affiliated company with a minimum of one year of service as of the application date and at the time of the award notification.  (Dependent child refers to biological, step, foster, legal ward or adopted child under the age of 26.) The employee must continue to be an active status employee at the time of the award letter.

Preference:

• Preference for previous year's recipients, who may be eligible for up to 4 years of awarding pursuant to submitting an application annually, and who continue to be an active status employee-dependent
• For new awardees, preference for:
  • High school seniors, undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in that order or priority.

Standard minimum criteria that will be used to select scholarship recipients:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Additionally, the Donor prefers the following criteria to be used to select scholarship recipients:

• Majoring in Education 
• Minimum GPA of 3.3 
• Participated in community service or an athletic program
• Born in Hawai'i

Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet 
the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established in 2020 by the Board of Directors for the Charles & Mitch Ota Foundation. Created in memory of the lifelong Maui residents, Charles and Mitch Ota who shared a deep love for their island home and left a lasting legacy for its children. During their lifetime, the Otas quietly supported hundreds of students at Maui schools, focusing on those who desired to go to college, but had not yet found the means to reach that goal due to lack of experiences, resources and structure.
The Otas firmly believed that if college led students to destinations beyond Maui, to new lifestyles and cultures, the student’s growth as a person would be greatly enhanced. Their hope was that those students would return to Maui, bringing all that they had learned back to benefit the community.

This scholarship is to benefit students from Maui that participated in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to attend a college or university outside of Maui County, either on other Hawai‘i islands or on the continental U.S., with the intention to sustain support for scholarship recipients through their undergraduate education.   

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a high school senior or previous graduate of Maui High School, King Kekaulike High School, or Molokai High School with preference being given to current high school seniors
• Candidate must have participated in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program while in high school, with preference for candidates who have completed at least three years of acceptable AVID classes displayed on your high school transcript
  • • 9th - TGG8090
    • 10th - TGG8100
    • 11th - TGG8110
    • 12th - TGG8120
• Attend an accredited, two year or four year, public or private not-for-profit post-secondary institution in Hawai‘i (outside of Maui County) or on the continental US
• Attend college as a full-time student (as determined by the college’s financial aid office)
• GPA of 2.7
• Renewal candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 in college

The Chinn Ho Scholarship Fund was created in 1987 to honor McKinley High School graduates have who achieved academic excellence and have contributed to the school and the community.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a McKinley High School Senior
• Excellence in academic pursuits
• Contributed to the school and the community

 

The Clarence and Virginia Young Trust Scholarship was established in 2015 to support Hawaii public high school graduates at the University of Hawaii. 

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be an outstanding Hawaii public high school graduate
• Major in Education
• Attend University of Hawaii – Manoa, University of Hawaii – Hilo or University of Hawaii – Maui College or University of Hawaii – West Oahu
• Attend as a full-time student
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This is a pooled fund supported by many donors to promote educational opportunities for Hawaii residents by providing scholarships and grants.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship is funded by Dr. Cora Manayan, a prominent doctor and community activist in Hawai'i. To Dr. Manayan, living the good life means dedicating one's life to serving others. Understanding the value of education, she established this fund to open the doors of education to others like her.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

This scholarship was set up by C. Jean Shewey in honor of her late son Craig D. Newnan, the founder of Expeditions, the only passenger ferry running between Lahaina, Maui, and Manele Harbor, Lana'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Lana‘i High School graduate

Preference:

• Students in the fields of Education, Travel Industry Management, or studies related to the Maritime Industry
• Those intending to return to Lana'i to live and work

Mr. & Mrs. Lutkenhouse founded the Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden as a nature preserve and sanctuary, a living seed bank, and a study center for trees and plants of the tropical world. They created this fund to benefit the youth in the community in which they live.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the Hilo Coast and the Hamakua Coast, north of the Wailuku River
• Taking college courses in agriculture, science, medicine, nursing, other skilled lab, X-ray or trade schools requiring special education and training

Created in 2019 by Ohana 100 (the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation) in memory of Daniel K. Akaka, a US senator who served Hawaii in Congress from 1977 to 2013, and his wife, Millie.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college
• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate a substantial connection to Hawaii
• Demonstrate good character, including community service, leadership, and civic involvement.

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Additional Preferences (in order of priority):

1. Major in Education, Environmental Studies, Healthcare related fields (i.e. medicine, nursing, healthcare administration) or Music
2. Candidates with higher academic merit, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Class standing as an undergraduate college sophomore or above

This scholarship was established by the family of David L. Irons, a man who was known for his fairness and sense of justice, his commitment to the community, his sense of humor, and his concern and interest in the legal system. The scholarship is to benefit one deserving Punahou student.

 HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of Punahou School

Preference:

• Students attending an accredited college or university in the State of Indiana

A family business since 1909, Deja Vu Surf Hawaii created the Deja Vu Surf Hawaii Scholarship Fund to support the success of Kauai students. The fund targets students who are the first generation in their families to attend college.  Further preference is given to first generation students who have been in foster care. 

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the island of Kauai
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be a full-time student
• Attend a two or four-year college or university
• First generation in their family to attend college

Preferences:

• Students who have been in foster care

The Diamond Resort Scholarship was established in 2013 by the late Osamu Nakata, founder of Diamond Resort Corporation.  The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to graduating seniors from public schools in Maui County who display excellence in academic achievement, leadership and community service.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii

Donor Criteria:

• Graduating senior from a public high school in the County of Maui
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Established by Dorothy "Dolly" Ching when she retired in 1994. Dolly was the first female Executive Vice President at Bank of Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Attend a college or university in Hawaii

Preference:

• Attend a University of Hawaii system school

Donald W. F. Ching Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in honor and by the family of Donald Ching, a long-time employee of Hawaiian Airlines.  He started as a mechanic and retired as an FAA-certified Aircraft Inspector.  

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Be an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking student.
• Major in Aviation
• Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States

Preference (in order of priority):

1. Preference for renewals
2. Applicants who are first-generation in their family to attend college
3. Applicants who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Established in 1996 through the will of Clarence Glick, a long time teacher at the University of Hawai'i, this scholarship perpetuates the Glicks' love for classical music.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Major in Classical Music

The Doris Hardinger Roome Scholarship Fund was established in the memory of Doris Hardinger Roome, a longtime resident of Kailua. This scholarship was made to benefit undergraduate and graduate students who participate in community service and show leadership abilities.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student at a two or four year college or university
• GPA of 2.7 or above
• One letter of recommendation from a non-related teacher or community services member speaking to the student’s community service and/or leadership abilities.  

Preferences:

• Strong community service experience
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

After receiving the devastating news that his wife, Norma, was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, Edward J. Doty, the founder of Eagle Distributor, Inc., vowed to someday help in the fight against that deadly disease. After losing his own battle to cancer, his wishes were honored with this memorial scholarship fund that provides educational support for students pursuing careers in the medical profession, with extra consideration given to students specializing in geriatric medicine or Alzheimer's care.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preference (in order of priority):

1. Pursue studies in Gerontology
2. Pursue studies in health related fields

The Douglas W. K. Tom Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarships to high school seniors who attend a 4-year college/university.

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• First generation students

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was created in 2025 to grant scholarships to students majoring in Culinary Arts. 

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Majoring in Culinary Arts

The following preferences (in order of priority) shall aid in the selection of recipients should the need arise:

• Attending the Hawaii Community College
• Resident of the Island of Hawaii
• To students awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

This scholarship was established in 2008 for employees or child dependents of employees of Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP and/or Pan Pacific Pathologists, LLC.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Requirements:

• Be an employee or child dependent of an employee with a minimum of at least one year of service at Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP and/or Pan Pacific Pathologies, LLC at the time of the application deadline.
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) of at least 3.0
• Attend a college or university in Hawaii or the Continental United States

Preference:

• Given to those employees or children of employees with the most years of service

The Dr. Charman J. Akina Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Waimanalo Health Center in honor of the late Dr. Charman J. Akina who dedicated and served the community of Waimanalo and treated everyone with respect, empathy, and love.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of Waimanalo, Oahu (zip code 96795)

Preference for (in order of priority):

1. Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
2. Individuals that have participated in the Waimanalo Health Center's Ku I Ka Mana Program within the last 5 years.
3. Any individual that has participated in the Waimanalo Health Center's Ku I Ka Mana program

Established in 2006, this scholarship was created to benefit residents of the state of Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Attend an accredited college or university
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum grade point average of at least 3.3
• Demonstrate outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities

This fund was established in 2016 by the George A. Kanna Scholarship Foundation to benefit public high school seniors from Waimea High School, Kauai High School, and Kapa'a High School.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduating senior from Waimea High School, Kauai High School, or Kapa'a High School
• Be a resident of the island of Kauai
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Attend full-time (as determined by your school's financial aid office)
• Attend an accredited institution within the US (including territories)

Major in Education with emphasis on classroom teaching.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Major in Education with emphasis on classroom teaching.
• Demonstrate financial need
• Two letters of recommendation are required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8
• Preference given to applicants with two or more years of classroom teaching experience and who are returning to school.

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Non-Traditional students
• Native Hawaiians students

 

Dr. Hans Zimmerman established this foundation to provide financial assistance to individuals in Hawai'i wishing to pursue an education in a health field. During his long and productive career in Hawai'i, Dr. Zimmerman encouraged countless individuals to choose careers in medicine. At his death, additional assets came into the foundation so that it is now one of the largest scholarship funds in Hawai'i.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a college senior or graduate student.
• Plan to major in a health-related field (not including sports medicine, exercise science, counseling, psychology unless clinical, social work, health care administration or veterinary medicine).
• Attend an institution in the United States.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Be enrolled full-time

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Dr. Hans Zimmerman established this foundation to provide financial assistance to individuals in Hawai'i wishing to pursue an education in a health field. During his long and productive career in Hawai'i, Dr. Zimmerman encouraged countless individuals to choose careers in medicine. At his death, additional assets came into the foundation so that it is now one of the largest scholarship funds in Hawai'i.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a college senior or graduate student.
• Plan to major in a health-related field (not including sports medicine, exercise science, counseling, psychology unless clinical, social work, health care administration or veterinary medicine).
• Attend an institution in the United States.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Be enrolled full-time

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This fund was created in 2021 by the donors for Hawaii students attending Tulane University as a full time graduate student studying medicine.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a full-time student
• Attend Tulane University
• Be a graduate student
• Major in medicine
• If there are no candidates attending Tulane University as a graduate student studying medicine, then awardee must be a undergraduate or graduate full time student attending Washington University located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Preference:

• For recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good standing.
• For renewal scholarships for a maximum of 2 years as long as student(s) maintain their full time status.

This scholarship was created in 2019 to support students majoring in education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Major in Education

Preference (in order of priority):

1. Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
2. Graduate of Hilo High School
3. Graduate of Kaiser High School

Dr. Norman and Kazue Ueda Scholarship Fund was created in 2022. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship grants to qualified students attending college based on the following criteria and preferences listed below.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate some financial need
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Be a full-time student
• Enroll as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior
• Enroll at a four year college or university
• Major in Education

Preferences:

• Preference for public high school graduates from the State of Hawaii
• Students attending the University of Hawaii System in four year programs
• Renewal applicants for up to three years

This fund was established to honor the memory of Dr. William Masaru Shigekawa.  The purpose of this scholarship is to provide scholarship grants.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Graduate student
• GPA above 3.5
• Pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Preferences:

• Graduate of King Kekaulike High School
• Graduate of a Maui high school
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This fund memorializes E.E. Black, chairman and president of The Gas Company, now Par Hawaii Refining. He is credited with revitalizing the company which was in danger of failing when he took charge. To recognize Mr. Black's numerous contributions, this fund was established in his honor. The scholarships go to dependents of employees at Par Hawaii Refining.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a dependent of an employee of Par Hawaii Refining, the employee must be full time and employed for at least six months prior to the application deadline.

 

This scholarship is named in honor of Bernice Pi'ilani Irwin who was a friend of Queen Lili'u'okalani. Bernice was the author of a collection of Hawaiian tales called In Menehune Land. She also wrote a popular column for the Honolulu Advertiser and later for the Honolulu Times, which was edited by her husband Edwin Irwin. Her column was entitled Kahuna Nui, the Old Sage of Kaka'ako, and was a discourse on politics and civic affairs, written in pidgin. The Irwins set up this trust fund to students who, like Bernice, wish to have careers in journalism.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Undergraduate or graduate students
• Attend an accredited college or university within the United States
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Preference:

• Intend to major in journalism or communications
• Undergraduate junior, senior and graduate students 

Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship was established in 2018.  The purpose of this fund is to increase the number of public school teachers by providing scholarships to undergraduate students.

Requirements:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Intend to teach in the public school system or equivalent in the state of Hawaii
• Pursue an associate or bachelor's degree

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Attend Leeward Community College or University of Hawaii - West Oahu
• Pursue a degree in early childhood education
• Graduated from a public high school or equivalent in the State of Hawaii

Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship was established in 2018.  The purpose of this fund is to address the shortage of qualified public school teachers in the state of Hawaii by providing scholarships to graduate students.

Requirements:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Donor Criteria:

• Intend to teach in the public school system or equivalent in the state of Hawaii
• Pursue a Masters, Doctoral, or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Attend University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Missouri - Columbia, or the Teachers College at Columbia University
• Graduated from a public high school or equivalent in the state of Hawaii
• Major in education
• Intend to teach mathematics or science

Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Student Teaching Merit Scholarship was established in 2018.  The purpose of this fund is to assist students with educational expenses related to the costs of being engaged in teaching while completing their degree program.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Donor Criteria:

• Intend to teach in the public school system or equivalent in the state of Hawaii
• Enrolled in a student teaching experience or working as a teacher while pursuing further education

Preferences (in order of priority): 

• Attend University of Hawaii - Manoa
• Graduated from a public high school or equivalent in the state of Hawaii
• Major in education
• Intend to teach mathematics or science

The Elena Albano "Maka'alohilohi" Scholarship Fund was created by a Maui family in honor of their ancestor, who was "a beacon of hope for individuals striving to shine." This scholarship is awarded to adults, in recovery from a mental health, behavioral or psychological disability, who are pursuing a traditional or vocational education program.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Resident of Maui County
• Attend an accredited, two or four year college or university or pursue a vocational training program at an accredited institution
• Be in recovery from a mental health/behavioral/or psychological disability and discuss this in a separate essay. 
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation from mentors, teachers, counselors, or other mental health professionals.
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

Preferences:

• Students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Ellen Hamada Fashion Design Scholarship For Fashion Design and Sewing was started in 2004 by Ellen Hamada to support students studying Fashion Design.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Major in Fashion Design and/or Sewing
• Attend a two or four year college

Preference:

• Students attending a two year college

This fund was established in honor of Ellison Onizuka, a Hawai'i born astronaut who was tragically killed aboard the Challenger Space Shuttle in 1986. This scholarship supports students who exemplify the qualities of Ellison Onizuka; outstanding character, academic excellence, and an aerospace career.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii

Preferences:

• Participate in community service
• Major in Aerospace related fields

This scholarship fund was established in December 2002 with gifts from Mr. Shoma Hotta and family and the friends of Elsie S. Yoshizawa Hotta. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor the life of Elsie S. Yoshizawa Hotta, beloved wife, mother and grandmother and outstanding and devoted teacher, through scholarship awards for graduates of Baldwin High School interested in teaching.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of Baldwin High School
• Attend a four-year college or university
• Personal statement indicating desire to become a teacher and desire to work with children
• Provide official school transcript
• Demonstrate financial need

This fund was created by the donor in 2017 to benefit those majoring in medical, educational, or social work related fields with the intent to work with individuals in a vulnerable population.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be an undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student
• Enrolled in a four year college or university
• Intend to major in a medical, educational or social work related field
• Submit an essay on the following: Do you intend to work in a field that provides services for those who are emotionally, physically, or developmentally impaired or disabled, including all spectrums of autism, or elderly age 60 or older? If so, why?

Preferences (in order of priority):

• 1st:  Graduate of Maryknoll High School
• 2nd:  First generation or formerly placed in the foster care system in the State of Hawaii.

The Empowerment Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to support medical students at UH Manoa JABSOM.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend as a full-time student
• Be a graduate of the ‘Imi Ho’ola Post-Baccalaureate Program of the University of Hawai’i, John A. Burns School of Medicine
• Pursuing a Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) at the University of Hawai‘i, John A. Burns School of Medicine
• Be in good academic standing
• One letter of recommendation from a professor speaking to the student’s leadership ability

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Renewal candidates up to four years
• Medical students who received a scholarship from the 'Imi Ho'ola Scholarship Fund at the Hawai'i Community Foundation, with a preference for first-year medical students
• Female students

Eo Na Punawai was established in 2015, to support students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer, & Math) fields and preference are for students of Hawaiian ancestry.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Enroll in a a two or four year college or university in Hawai'i
• Minimum GPA 2.5 or above
• Intend to major in a STEM Field of study (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Preferences:

• Supports students of Hawaiian ancestry

This scholarship was established in 2000 by Donald Kanagawa to benefit Hawaii residents pursuing studies in the field of fine arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics or photography). Preference is given to incoming freshman and students who have participated in local and national art competitions or other outstanding accomplishments in the field of art.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Be a high school senior entering as a freshman
• Intend to major in Fine Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, or photography)

Preference (in order of priority):

• Students who have participated in local and national art competitions, or students with other outstanding accomplishments in the field of art
• Entering freshman
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

F. Koehnen, Ltd. was established by F. W. Koehnen in 1929. The descendants of this family-owned business established this scholarship fund to honor the founder and as a way to contribute to the development of the next generation of leadership for the island of Hawai'i. Its purpose is to help support the educational efforts of families who work in retail business.
 

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the state of Hawaii
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Attend an accredited four year or vocational education program

• Be a graduate of a high school on the island of Hawai'i

• Be a son, daughter or grandchild of an employee of a retail establishment on the island of Hawai'i. Enter employee’s name, relationship to you and name of retail establishment in the spaces provided on the application.

The Financial Women International Scholarship was established in 1992 by the Hawaii chapter of Financial Women International, an organization made up of women corporate officers in financial services.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Show strong academic potential
• Be a junior, senior or graduate student
• Major in business or a business-related field

Preference:

• Be a female

Fletcher Hoffmann worked for many years for Honoka'a Sugar Company and Fritzi Hoffmann was a nurse at the Honoka'a Hospital. Their desire in setting up this scholarship fund was to benefit the youth of the families who were impacted by the closing of the sugar plantations.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for renewals who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited, not-for-profit, two-year community college on the island of Hawaii
• Be a long-time resident of Hamakua Coast on the island of Hawaii. Zip codes include Honoka‘a/Paauhau 96727, Laupahoehoe 96764, Pa‘auilo 96776, Ookala 96774, and Papaaloa 96780.
• Applicant must provide an essay about their family’s history and roots in the Hamakua area.

Preference:

• Honoka'a High School graduate

Frances Katsuda Bean Waianae High School Scholarship Fund was created in 2016 by Frances Naomi Bean.  Being born and raised in Waianae, Frances Bean remembers the significant role that drama and the arts played in her life.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of Wai'anae High School
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Minimum grade point average of 2.5

Preference:

• Be a graduate of Wai’anae High School who has participated in the school’s award winning Searider Productions, drama program, or art program.

This scholarship was established in 1991 in memory of Frances Watanabe, a long time and much loved employee of Dillingham Federal Credit Union. Franny was committed to the maxim of the credit union of people helping people.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a current member of HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
• Community Service
• Demonstrate financial need

• Enroll in a vocational education program

This scholarship was established in 2018 to support graduates of Hawaii public high schools.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited two or four year college or university in the U.S.
• Be a graduate of a Hawaii public high school

Preference: 

• Pursue an AAS degree

The Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Geoffrey Au, a former first chair viola player with the Hawai’i Youth Symphony, and beloved science teacher at Farrington High School. To commemorate his love for science, this scholarship fund is designated to benefit college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at accredited four year colleges or universities, pursuing a degree in Science.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be a full time student
• Be a college Junior, Senior or Graduate student
• Attend an accredited four year college or university (excluding online universities and colleges)
• Intend to pursue a degree in Science
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• 2 letters of recommendation
  • 1 letter from a professor or instructor within the student’s major field of study (science)
  • 1 letter from an instructor or community member (unrelated) speaking to the student’s extra-curricular activities and demonstrated community service experience and leadership

Preferences (in order of priority):

• 1^st Preference: Students who have participated in the Hawai’i Youth Symphony as a performer and/or volunteer
• 2^nd Preference:  Students engaged in any academic cancer research
• 3^rd Preference:  Awards may be given to previous recipients

Established by Wayne J. Rapozo in 2008 in honor of his grandparents.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the state of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Graduate of a Kauai or Niihau high school or charter school
• Attend an accredited, two or four year college or university or pursue vocational training at an accredited institution
• In a separate essay, write about family ties to Kauai or Niihau and work, family, military and other community service commitments

To provide scholarships for students from Hawai'i (with preference to students from the Island of Hawaii) pursuing higher education in a medical-related field.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Pursue an education in a medical-related field

Preference:

• Students from the Island of Hawaii

This scholarship fund is established by the family of George Ishiyama to memorialize his commitment to higher education.  George Ishiyama had a deep involvement in the business community in Hawaii which included his tenure as Chairman of the Board of Unicold Corporation and as a member of the Board of Directors of Alexander and Baldwin.  In his honor, this scholarship benefits the dependent children of Unicold employees in pursuit of an accredited 2-year college, 4-year university or vocational degree.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a child or grandchild of a Unicold Employee from the Oakland, Honolulu & Los Angeles offices with a minimum of at least one year of service at the time of the application deadline.
• Attend a 2 or 4 year college or university.
• Be enrolled for at least 9 credits per term.

Preferences:

• For recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• First-generation college students

The German Benevolent Society of Honolulu Scholarship Fund was established to support students majoring in areas related to International Studies and more specifically German Studies/Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• GPA of 2.7 or above
• Be an undergraduate student
• Enroll as a Full-time student
• Enroll at University of Hawai'i - Manoa
• Pursue a bachelor's degree
• Pursue a major or certificate in German Language or German Studies at the University of Hawai'i - Manoa, Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas

This scholarship was established for the benefit of high school graduates from East Hawai'i (Honoka’a to Ka‘u). Dr. Gerrit Ludwig was an ophthalmologist in Hilo with a love for fine arts and classics. He set up this fund to support students from East Hawai'i studying in these fields. 

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need (Financial aid letter from your college required to verify final award amount)
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Graduate of an East Hawai’i public high school
• Major in a degree in fine arts or classics, including or closely related to:
  • theatre/performing arts
  • ceramics/sculpture
  • literature/writing
  • art
  • painting
  • dance
  • drawing
  • music
  • photography
  • philosophy
• Attend an accredited, four‐year institution within the US (including US territories)
• Attend as a full‐time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Bachelor's or Graduate's degree‐seeking student

The purpose of The Good Eats Scholarship is to nurture future professionals in the fields of agriculture and culinary arts who will hopefully return to Hawaii to enhance the quality of food in the islands.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Major in Culinary Arts or Agriculture
• Attend an accredited institution in the continental US
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in food production and preparation through participation in a high school or community college home economics, culinary arts or horticulture program or involvement in clubs or activities in this area

Preference:

• Submit two letters of recommendation that indicate the student's interest and commitment to this course of study.

Established by Goodfellow Bros., Inc. to offer college scholarship opportunities for their employee dependents.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a degree seeking student attending a two or four-year college
• Be a dependent (biological, step, foster, legal ward or adopted child under the age of 26) of an active-status employee of Goodfellow Bros., Inc. with at least three years of active employment as of the application deadline.

Preferences:

• Construction related majors
• Demonstrate financial need

Established by Goodfellow Bros. to offer the opportunity for their employee dependents tuition assistance for a high school education.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Additionally, the donor prefers the following criteria:

• Attend a private high school in the State of Hawaii
• Entering 6th through 12th grade of school
• Be a dependent (biological, step, foster, legal ward or adopted child under the age of 26) of an active-status employee of Goodfellow Bros.,Inc. as of the application deadline

Preference:

• Students must have attended the same private school at least one-year prior to awarding.

This scholarship was established in 2006 to benefit former participants of the Grace Pacific Outstanding Keiki Scholars Program.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.7
• Be a graduating high school senior at time of application
• Be a former participant of the Grace Pacific Outstanding Keiki Scholars Program

This fund was created in 2022 to provide scholarship grants to students for higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Pursuing an education in Criminal Justice & Criminology
• Demonstrate community service

Preference:

• Students born in Hawaii

This scholarship was established in 2008 by advisors of the Cecil G. Marshall Fund honor Guy’s commitment to education.  Scholarship is to benefit students from Hawaii attending a college or university in the continental U.S. with the intention to sustain support for scholarship recipients through their four years of their undergraduate education. 
 
Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• For the initial grant, be a high school senior or entering college as a freshman, graduating from a Hawaii High School
• Attend a college or university in the continental United States

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years, but new applicants can only apply if they will be entering college as a freshman during the upcoming academic year.

This scholarship was established in 2013 to honor the memory of Guy Toyama, who was a tireless advocate for Hawaii’s renewable resources. The scholarship was created to support students interested in fields of study related to sustainability.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Students in fields of study related to sustainability
• Attend a 4-year or 2-year institution

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing for a maximum of 4 years.

Herbert C. Shipman headed the W.H. Shipman Ltd. Company from 1943 until 1976. Mr. Shipman was also a conservationist, working to save the nene from extinction. He was amongst the first to raise orchids on Hawai'i Island and has a park named after him in Keaau. This scholarship fund was established by the H.C. Shipman Foundation in his memory for the purpose of supporting students from Keaau public high schools.
 

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Graduate of Keaau High School
• Attend a 4 year college or vocational education program

This scholarship has been created in honor and memory of Samuel Wilcox II, one of the three founders of Hale Kauai.  The purpose is to provide scholarships to students from Kauai pursuing a degree in finance, business or liberal arts

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria

• Be a resident of Kauai
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Pursue a degree in finance, business, or liberal arts with consideration of future major in business, finance or accounting.

This scholarship is established by Hale Kauai in memory of Wayne Ellis.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a resident of the island of Kauai
• Pursuing a degree in business

The Hale Kauai Scholarship in Memory of William Moragne was established in 2015 to benefit Kauai residents who are pursuing a degree in agriculture or engineering. 

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the island of Kauai
• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Engineering
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a full-time student
• Attending a 2 or 4 year college or university in Hawaii or the mainland USA

The Hapai Pohaku Scholarship fund was established in 2018 by the Kapolei homestead leaders to assist those students who live in the Kapolei homestead to pursue a higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend a two or four year college or university
• Pursue an associate's degree or higher
• Be a high school graduate (or equivalent)
• Resides in one of the homesteads in the Kapolei Region:  Kanehili, Ka'uluokaha'i, Kaupe'a, or Malu 'Ohai (applicant names will be sent to the homestead president for verification)

This fund was established in 2025 in memory of Harry A. Saunders III to support Hawaii high school graduates pursuing higher education.
 

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Graduate of a Hawaii high school pursuing higher education (including trade schools)

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established due to the kindness of Harry S. Onohara and Dorothy Y. Onohara.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Haseko Training Fund was established in 2004 to benefit the residents of Ewa Beach. This fund is part of the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Vocational Education Scholarship Program. Vocational Education describes degree programs designed to teach students skills for a specific segment of employment.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Enroll in an AS or AAS career and technical degree program within the University of Hawaii Community College system
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by the school's financial aid office)

Preferences:

• Be a resident of Ewa Beach
• Students in a Marine-related program

The Hawaii Chapter No. 1 OES Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 for the benefit of students affiliated with a Masonic Group.  The scholarship serves the purpose of supporting students in their pursuit of a college education in Hawai’i or on the mainland US.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Attend a two or four year college or university in Hawai'i or the mainland United States
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

Preference:

• Applicant who self-identify with the following Masonic Youth Groups such as: DeMolay International, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) or Job’s Daughter (JDI) OR has a family affiliation with a member of:  The York Rite, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Ancient Accepted Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, The Mystic Order of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, The Order of the Eastern Star, The Order of the Amaranth, The Social Order of the Beauceant, The Ancient Egyptian Order of SCIOTS, High Twelve, National Sojourners, The Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Daughters of the Nile, White Shrine of Jerusalem, or Ladies of the Shrine of North America (L.O.S.N.A.).

This fund was established in 2018 by Hawaii Dental Service Foundation to support students pursuing a degree in dentistry.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Donor Criteria:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Pursue a graduate degree
• Intend to major in Dentistry

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established in 2008 by Hawai'i Pacific Gerontological Society for students enrolled in a Nursing program at a two- or four-year college or university in Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Be in a nursing program
• Attend a two or four year college or university in the State of Hawai’i
• Pursue an RN or LPN degree with an interest in geriatric nursing

This scholarship was established in 2007 by TD Food Group, Inc. for residents of Hawaii attending a two-year or four-year college or university.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Graduated from a high school in the State of Hawai'i
• Born in the State of Hawai'i
• Attend a two-year or four-year college or university

Preferences:

• Student pursuing an undergraduate degree

This fund was established in 2023 by Hawaii Rangeland Stewardship Foundation to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Student majoring in agriculture, sustainability, or environmental studies

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Demonstrate community service related to agriculture, sustainability, or environmental studies
• Students who demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and other scholastic achievements

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the Hawai'i Society of Certified Public Accountants for the benefit of students majoring in Accounting at an accredited 4-year college or university in Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend an accredited, four year, not-for-profit institution within the State of Hawaii
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Major in Accounting
• Be a college sophomore or higher
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Involved in extra-curricular activities, organization, OR employed

Preference:

• Students involved in their school’s accounting club

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union created this scholarship which is administered through a partnership with Hawai'i Community Foundation.  This scholarship has awarded over $700,000 to Hawaii's students since 1996.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrated financial need
• Attend an accredited institution within the United States
• Attend as a full or part-time student
• Pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Be a member OR member-dependent (child, adopted child, step-child, legal ward) of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (HSFCU)*

*Applicant's information will be provided to HSFCU for verification

HEI and HECO / HELCO / MECO (the HEI Companies) have established a scholarship program through the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation to assist eligible dependents of HEI Company employees who plan to continue education in college. Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year college students for a single year of full-time study at an accredited four-year institution of the student's choice in the United States. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit, demonstrated leadership, participation in community service and extracurricular activities, and a personal statement of education and career goals and aspirations. Financial need is not considered.

Donor Criteria:

• Be an eligible dependent (a natural or adopted dependent child, step-child, or fully dependent ward) of a current HEI Company employee who has a minimum of one year full-time employment at time of application deadline. (Dependents of senior executives, Vice Presidents and above, of HEI Companies are not eligible to apply).
• Be 24 years of age or younger at time of application deadline
• Be enrolled as a first-year student
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Attend an accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
• Demonstrate leadership
• Participate in community service
• Participate in extracurricular activities
• Have defined career goals and aspirations

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to young men and women in Hawai'i ready to acquire knowledge and leadership skills in government and community affairs. Selection is based on leadership potential, scholastic achievement and financial need.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Up through age 22
• Acquire knowledge and leadership skills in government and community affairs
• Demonstrate leadership potential and scholastic achievement

The purpose of the Henry E. Renteria Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria

• Pursuing studies in the field of English or affiliated courses in language arts
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Donor Preferences (in order of priority)

• Attend the University Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - West Oahu, Kapiolani Community College, or Windward Community College

This scholarship was established by Herbert and Ollie Brook who emigrated from Europe and called Maui home. They felt so welcomed by the Maui Community they created this scholarship for graduating seniors of every high school in Maui County. Awarded to students who can persevere in their education and complete either a four or two year program (including vocational education), and who want to return to Maui County to give back to the communities that helped to shape them.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum 2.7 GPA
• Be a high school senior in Maui County
• Attend an accredited, two- or four-year university or pursue a vocational training program

Preferences:

• Students who can persevere and complete a program of study
• Individuals who want to return to Maui County after completing their education or training in order to contribute to the community that formed them

The Herman Sr. and Efifania "Fanny" Libarios Memorial Scholarship was created in 2021 to provide financial assistance to students from Kona seeking a higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories

Preference:

• Resident of Kona, Hawaii

This scholarship was established to honor A.K. Hew's parents, Hew Sing Cha and Shinn Ngun Moi. They raised eight children in Paia and Mr. & Mrs. Hew emphasized the importance of education for both their sons and daughters which was unusual among Chinese of their generation.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate a financial need

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of Maui County
• Enroll in an accredited vocational degree or certificate program in Hawaii or the mainland
• Submit a letter of recommendation
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing for a second academic year.

The HFM Foodservice Scholarship was re-established to support students pursuing post-high school education, majoring in Culinary Arts or Agriculture.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited, two or four year, college or university within the US (including US territories)
• Intend to major in Culinary Arts or Agriculture

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was created in 2006 by donors Hideko & Zenzo Matsuyama to benefit students.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be a graduate of a high school or secondary education equivalent (General Education Diploma) in the State of Hawaii
• Attend a post-secondary institution, college or university
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Undergraduate or graduate students

The Hilton Grand Vacations Scholarship for the Asia Pacific Junior Cup Fund was established by Hilton Grand Vacations to benefit Hawaii’s high school seniors participating in Hawaii Junior Golf or a high school golf team. Hilton Grand Vacations is the title sponsor of the Asia Pacific Junior Cup Golf Tournament which is a world-class tournament which recognizes and rewards the golf ability of young men and women from Hawaii and the Asia Pacific region.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attending an accredited college or university
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Be an active member of the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association or their high school golf team
• Graduating senior of a public or private high school in the State of Hawai’i
• Scholarship is a renewable undergraduate scholarship for up to four years. Renewal scholars require a minimum GPA of 2.5

This fund was established in 2016 by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Charitable Corporation (HJCCCC) to support students seeking a degree in business related fields.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above

Donor Criteria:

• Pursue a degree in Business, International Relations, Japanese Language or Japanese Studies
• Be enrolled full-time
• Attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution located in Hawaii or the mainland U.S.
• Be a junior or senior undergraduate or a graduate student

Additional preferences (in order of priority):

1. Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
2. Be a child of an active Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce member in good standing.  Children of officers and directors of Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Charitable Corporation as of the application due date are NOT eligible.
3. Demonstrate community service

This fund was established in 2023 by Hoa 'Aina o Makaha to support scholarships for residents of the Waianae Coast.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.5)

Donor Criteria:

• Residents of Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center's service area (96707 to 96792)

Preferences in order of priority:

1. Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
2. Enrolled in or entering into a health, human services, cultural sensitivity, or community development-related field of study (e.g. Agriculture, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Agriculture-Based Product Development and Entrepreneurism, Biology, Botany, Community Health Worker, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Dietetics, Early Childhood Education, Earth Sciences, Education, Elementary Education, Emergency Medical Technician, Environment Design, Environmental Earth Science, Environmental Science, Ethnic Studies, Food Science & Human Nutrition, Global Environmental Science, Hawaiian Botany, Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian Studies, Human Development & Family Studies, Human Services, Humanities, Long Term Care Nurse Aide, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab Technician, Medical Technology, Mental Health Technician, Microbiology, Mobile Intensive Care Technician, Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology, Molecular Cell Biology, Natural Resources & Environmental Management, Natural Science, Nurse Aide, Nursing, Nursing, Associate, Nursing, Practical, Pacific Island Studies, Pharmacy Studies, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Plant-Food Production and Tech, Psychology, Public Health, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Secondary Education, Social Work Special Education, Substance Abuse Disorders Counseling, Sustainable Agriculture, Teaching, Tropical Agriculture and the Environment, and Tropical Forest Ecosystems & Agroforestry Science.)

This scholarship was established in 2012 by Estelle M. Kelley, who felt fortunate to be part of a family that valued education through quality institutions, life experience, and global travel that contributed to lifelong learning and encouraged openness to new experiences.  She created this scholarship to support those with less means to experience the life gift of an education marked by openness, critical inquiry, and a strong development of emotional values.  This scholarship gives preference to small private institutions with strong core liberal arts and science curriculums.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need, with a preference for students from middle income families
• Attend a private accredited college or university on the US mainland with:
  • Undergraduate population between 1,000-5,000 students
  • Strong core curriculum that includes liberal arts and sciences
  • Undergraduate professional schools that require core liberal arts curriculum accepted
  • Encourages global studies
• Be a graduate of a public or private high school in Hawaii within the last three years
• GPA (grade point average) between 2.9 - 3.4 for new awardees
• Be enrolled full-time

Preference:

• Preference for renewals who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Preference for students who are the first generation in their family to attend college
• Attend at least the last two years at a Hawaii high school (i.e. high school senior who attended junior and senior year at a Hawaii high school)
• Excludes GED and home schooled students

The Board of the Hokuli'a Foundation worked with the Hawai'i Community Foundation to accomplish one of their main objectives of providing scholarships for the Kona community.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of North or South Kona

Preferences: 

• Plan to study in the fields of Healthcare, Education, or Social Work
• Demonstrate an emphasis in advancing Native Hawaiian culture

This scholarship was established in 2009 by The Hon Chew Hee Estate Foundation to residents of Hawaii pursuing a degree in Fine Arts with preference given to students focusing on painting, drawing, sculpting, ceramics, printmaking or textile.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or art school
• Intend to major in Fine Arts with preference given to students focusing on painting, drawing, sculpting, ceramics, printmaking, or textile.
• Provide 2 letters of recommendation
  • 1 from an art teacher
  • 1 from a non related person

The Ho'omaka Hou - A New Beginning Fund is a scholarship for those who have faced difficulties or major crises in the past and are finding a way to overcome them.  In some cases, poor decisions may have led down a destructive or unfulfilling path, causing social problems such as substance abuse or domestic violence.  Some may not have always had the dream or desire to pursue schooling for a specific career but are now at a point in their lives where education is a priority.  With help and guidance, they are ready to make changes in their lives and realize hope through education.The Ho'omaka Hou Scholarship was established with these students in mind. HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend a college or university in Hawai'i
• In a separate essay, briefly describe how your life was personally impacted by a social problem you experienced such as:  incarceration, substance abuse, homelessness, domestic abuse or violence.  If applicable, also, tell us how a social services agency or organization (for example:  child protective services, counselors, foster care, rehabilitation services, doctors, etc.), helped to guide and support your positive change which has now led you to seek higher education.

 

This scholarship grants to Native Hawaiian students pursuing an education in STEM or similar field.
 

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Native Hawaiian student
• Pursuing an education in STEM or similar field

The following preferences (in order of priority) shall aid in the selection of recipients should the need
arise:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet
  the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Pursue studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Pursue studies in Business and Economics
• Pursue studies in Education Faculty & Research e.g. Hawai‘i Education Research Network HERN
  at UH Mānoa, a partnership with the College of Education, Hawai‘i DOE, and selected Fellows

This Ho'oulu Hawaiian Language Scholarship Fund was established to preserve and advance the Hawaiian language.

Donor Criteria:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Be an undergraduate student
• Attend a two or four year college or university in Hawaii
• Be a student majoring in Hawaiian Language 

Preferences:

• Students of Hawaiian ethnicity
• Renewable for up to four years
  • Renewal candidates must maintain GPA of 2.0

Ian Doane Smith was raised on Maui, was a star HYSO player and a four year all star soccer player at Maui High School. He was also an accomplished Maui big wave surfer and a dedicated youth soccer coach. Ian loved Maui and its young people and following his death in 2004, his family proudly established this memorial scholarship fund to honor his memory and excellence in the two sports Ian loved – surfing and soccer.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of Maui Island
• Undergraduate degree-seeking student
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited two or four-year college or university
• Demonstrate community service
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The following preferences (in order of priority) shall aid in the selection of recipients should the need arise:

• Students who are active participants in any of the following club or team sports: soccer, surfing, or paddling
• Students attending the University of Hawaii, Maui College
• Renewal applicants for up to four years who maintain the minimum GPA

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend the University of Hawaii Maui College
• Enroll in the Nursing program

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Graduate of a Maui County High School

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend the University of Hawaii Maui College
• Enroll in the Nursing program

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Graduate of a Maui County High School

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend the University of Hawaii Maui College
• Enroll in a vocational or technical program
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Donor Preferences (in order of priority)

• Graduate of a Maui County High School 
• Enroll in the Construction Technology program

This scholarship was established in 2005 by Masako Hirata as a trustee for the Ichiro Hirata Trust for Hawaii residents majoring in Education.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate academic achievement, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a full-time student
• Major in Education
• Be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Demonstrate good moral character
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Ida M. Pope Trust established this memorial scholarship to benefit female students of Hawaiian ancestry studying a STEM field: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Supports students of Hawaiian ancestry.  Applicants must submit a copy of their Kamehameha Schools Ho'oulu Hawaiian Data Center Ancestry Verification Letter
• Be a female student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

Preferences:

• Students pursuing a STEM major: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Pursing a Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD)
• Be a full-time student in Hawai‘i
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• Students must be accepted into the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s Imi Ho’ola Post Baccalaureate Program to be eligible to receive a scholarship award from this fund
• One letter of recommendation from a non-related Professor or Community Volunteer speaking to the student’s leadership qualities

This fund was created in 2016 to honor the memory of Seigo and Hisaye Kagawa, and is to support a Kauai resident in graduate studies focused on social justice, public or human service, education or health.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident in the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a resident of the island of Kauai
• Be a full time student
• Pursue a master's degree program or doctoral studies
• Attend a college or university in Hawaii or on the US mainland
• Pursue a degree with a focus on social justice, public or human service, education or health

Preference:

• Students who intend to be employed on Kauai or in the State of Hawaii

Isemoto Contracting Company has been doing business in Hawaii since 1926. They created this scholarship fund to give back to the community and support the success of the Big Island's students. They support civil engineering students which reflects the company's core area of work, student teachers to honor numerous relatives who work as teachers, and nursing in honor of a family member who is a nurse and has provided comfort and care to their aging relatives.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Graduated from of a Hawaii Island high school
• College Juniors or Seniors
• Major in Civil Engineering, Nursing or Education

Established in 2018 by the J Charitable Foundation Fund, this scholarship is for the employees and dependents of Premium Inc.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a Premium Inc. employee or employee dependent of Premium Inc. with at least one (1) year of active employment prior to the application deadline.

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund was created to support graduates from a Maui high school in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Graduated from a high school on Maui
• Pursuing a bachelor of arts degree (including music, dance, photography, theatre, graphic design, or any type of art media)
• Must provide one letter of recommendation preferably from an art teacher

This scholarship was established in 2001 by Jean Erdman to support students studying Dance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Jean was a dancer and choreographer, and who some described as a pioneer of modern dance in the 1940's and 1950's.  

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
• Intend to major in Dance
• Enroll as a full time student
• Be an undergraduate or graduate
• Demonstrated potential talent in Dance as a performer or choreographer
• Demonstrate financial need
• Commitment to the program as evidence by service to the Dance program or Dance community

 

Jean Estes Epstein established the Jean Estes Epstein Foundation upon her death in 2007.  Jean had a great interest in education, especially public education in Hawaii. She felt it was very important to support public school students in their efforts to obtain college educations. Jean believed that a student’s educational experience would be enriched if the student attended school on the Mainland and was exposed to a diverse student population and new experiences. Jean hoped that the students who attended school on the Mainland would return to Hawaii in order to improve the lives of others in Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of a public high school in Hawai'i
• Minimum GPA of 3.7
• Attend a college or university on the continental United States
• Be an incoming college freshman
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• SAT and/or ACT scores submitted
• Demonstrate financial need
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation

The scholarship is a memorial to Jean Fitzgerald who was a very active participant in the Hawai'i Pacific Tennis Association. Jean felt it was important for young tennis players to pursue higher education in order to augment their tennis skills and be successful in other arenas besides the tennis court.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Be a female
• Be a college freshman
• Be an an active member of the United States Tennis Association - Hawaii Pacific Tennis Association (USTA=HPTA) for at least 4 (four) years, and have a record as a junior as an active participant in HPTA events.
• Demonstrate academic merit
• Community Service

The Jhung Family Foundation Scholarship was started by Grafton Jhung in 1992 to honor Caroline Rhym Ing, the mother of Bryson, Grafton and Finis Jhung who graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950, 1953, and 1955 respectively. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist needy and deserving graduates of Roosevelt High School in their pursuit of a college education. The scholarship is awarded for one year and is renewable for up to three additional years assuming continued financial need of the recipient and satisfactory academic progress in a degree-granting program.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii

Donor Criteria:

• Be a current high school senior from Roosevelt High School, but must have attended Roosevelt High school for four years
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Attend a 4-year college or university on the continental US
• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Community service

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Students born in Hawaii

As donors, the Jhung Family Foundation recognizes that as a society we need skilled workers, and has created this scholarship to provide post-secondary scholarships to qualifying graduates from Roosevelt High School.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be a full-time student
• Attend an accredited nonprofit college or university in Hawaii
• Pursue a vocational or technical degree
• Be a graduate of Roosevelt High School

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing, for a maximum of three years.
• Renewal student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA

The Jo Douglass Nursing Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of Kauai
• Be a second year student
• Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree
• Major in Nursing

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Students seeking a degree in LPN or RN at the Kauai Community College
• Students attending colleges in Hawaii
• Students attending colleges out of state

The Joan Aidem Scholarship Fund was created in 2018 to support Molokai students.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Be a resident of Molokai
• Intend to major in Science
• Attend a two or four year accredited college or university in the US

Preferences (in order of priority):

1. Employee, employee dependent or volunteer of the Nature Conservancy of Molokai majoring in natural science, including biology, botany, chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, physics, astronomy, information and computer sciences, marine biology, and natural science.
2. Employee, employee dependent or volunteer of the Nature Conservancy of Molokai majoring in a field of science.
3. Student majoring in a natural science.

This scholarship was established in 2004 to provide scholarship grants to residents of Hawaii attending a vocational or technical school.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be a high school graduate
• Attend a community college or vocational training institute in the State of Hawaii

Preference:

• Students of Hawaiian Ancestry

This scholarship was established in 2002.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Preferences:

• Demonstrate academic merit
• Demonstrate good character

The John and Ruth Stepuls and Alice Smalley Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to support students seeking a college or post-high school degree and majoring in nursing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Attend an accredited four year college or university
• Intend to major in Nursing
• Must be an incoming college sophomore, junior or senior

Preferences: 

• Renewal applicants
• First generation students

This scholarship fund commemorates the life of Dr. John H. Dawe, who, with loyalty and dedication, served the Hawai'i Dental Association and the Honolulu County Dental Society during most of his professional life.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Attend an accredited college or university
• Major in a dentistry, dental hygiene, dental technology, or dental lab technician 

Preference:

• Dental students

The fund was established in 2016 to provide post-secondary scholarships to students pursuing a degree in culinary arts, music or art.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of Hawaii Island
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Major in Culinary Arts, Music or Art

Preference:

• Graduates of Kealakehe or Konawaena High School

This fund was created in 2020 to honor Jonathan Hara, a fire emergency medical specialist stationed at the South Kohala Fire Station, and supports students who graduated from a Hawaii Island public high school seeking an associate's or bachelor's degree preferably in Fire Science or Mobile Intensive Care Technician.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of a Hawaii Island high school or a Hawaii Island resident who obtained a homeschool high school diploma
• Associate or Bachelor degree-seeking student

Preferences:

1. Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements  and is in good academic standing.
2. Students majoring in fire science or Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT)

This fund was started in 2002 by Patrick Duarte to honor his parents Joseph & Alice Duarte.  The Joseph & Alice Duarte Memorial Fund benefits applicants of Hawaii Island, especially those that are graduates of Holualoa Elementary School.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be from the North or South Kona districts of the island of Hawai‘i

Preference:

• Be a graduate of Holualoa Elementary School

This fund was established by Joseph and Elaine Vierra in 2016 for students pursuing a degree in a field of study relating to conservation and/or environmental sciences.

Requirements:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Attend an accredited four year institution
• Pursue an undergraduate degree
• Intend to major in a field of study related to conservation and/or environmental sciences including such fields as Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Marine Sciences, Applied Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Architecture, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture.

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship:  Graduate studies in theology for seminary students.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a Graduate student
• Study theology at a seminary
• Intend to become ordained as a Protestant minister
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• GPA of 2.0 or higher

Preference: 

• Be a full-time student 
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher

NOTE:  Eligible awardees may receive funding for up to four years, but must reapply each year to be considered.

Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship:  Undergraduate studies for children of Protestant ministers.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be an undergraduate student
• At least one parent of Applicant resides in Hawai`i, has attended seminary, and is an ordained and practicing Protestant minister (applicant musts provide minister’s current position, minister’s church/parish name, minister’s denomination and date and place of ordination, name of seminary attended)

Preference: 

• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend as a full-time student
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing, up to four years as long as the student maintains at least a GPA of 2.5 and reapplies each year.

NOTE:  Eligible awardees may receive funding for up to four years, but must reapply each year to be considered.

Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship:  Advanced Degree Programs for Protestant minsters.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend a college or university in the United States
• Pursue a continuing theological education
• Applicant has completed or will complete a seminary or theology degree by the following academic year
• Applicant has been ordained as a Protestant minister
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

NOTE:  Eligible awardees may receive funding for up to four years, but must reapply each year to be considered.

The K.M. Hatano Scholarship Fund was created in 1987 through the generosity of Mr. Yasuji Hatano, President of Kokusai Motorcars Company of Japan. The scholarship was established to recognize men and women from Maui, Lanai and Molokai who have excelled academically and have shown leadership and community involvement.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the County of Maui, including Lanai, and Molokai

Preference:

• Business management or visitor industry majors

This fund was established in 1995 by the Ka'a'awa Community Association to benefit long-time residents of the traditional ahupua'a of Kualoa, Ka'a'awa, Makaua, and Kahana.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the Ka‘a‘awa area on Windward O’ahu, areas of the traditional ahupua'a of Kualoa, Ka'a'awa, Makaua, and Kahana

 

The Ka'ehu Scholarship Fund was established on June 30, 2014, with the intention and desire that the fund be used to provide scholarship grants.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Preferences: (in order of priority)

• Be part Native Hawaiian
• Identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and/or transgender)
• Female
• Participate in club and/or high school athletics
• Demonstrate Community Service

This fund was created in 2007 to provide scholarships.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend an accredited four year, not for profit institution in Hawaii or in the continental U.S.
• In a separate essay, describe how your community activities exemplify the meaning of kahiau (translated as giving generously from the heart with no expectation of return).  Maximum 250 words.

This fund was established in 2025 to support graduates of Kaimuki High School pursuing higher education.
 

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Graduate of Kaimuki High School on the island of Oahu in the State of Hawai‘i

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

 

The following preferences (in order of priority) shall aid in the selection of recipients should the need arise: 

• Graduate of a public high school in the State of Hawaii

The Ka'iulani Home for Girls originally provided housing for young women of Hawaiian ancestry. Kamehameha Schools used the building from 1950 to 1962 to board female students attending the schools. When the home became so old it could not be repaired, it was demolished and the property sold. The Ka'iulani Home for Girls Trust was established in 1963 and it continues the original mission of supporting Hawaiian females.

Donor Criteria:

• Supports students of Hawaiian ancestry.  Applicants must submit a copy of their Kamehameha Schools Ho'oulu Hawaiian Data Center Ancestry Verification Letter
• Be a female
• Be a college freshman or sophomore
• Minimum GPA 3.3
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit college or university within the state of Hawaii
• Demonstrates good moral character
• Be a full-time student
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established in 2005 by the Kalihi Education Coalition to benefit graduating high school seniors from Damien School, Farrington High School, Kamehameha - Kapalama School or current college students attending Honolulu Community College.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate one of the following criteria:

1. Be a graduating high school senior attending a school in the Kalihi-Palama district (i.e. Farrington HS, Damien School or Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama)
2. Be a college student attending Honolulu Community College
3. Be a Kalihi-Palama resident (with one of the following zip codes: 96817 or 96819)

• Demonstrate academic achievement with at least a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Attend an accredited, two or four year college or university
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student
• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate good moral character
• Participation in community service projects or activities

The purpose of this fund, established in 2014, is to provide scholarships to promote career education and training.  Preference is to be given to students in the following fields:  engineering; business; and medicine.  Within these fields, preference is to be given to students within program oriented toward the improvement of intercultural communications and international relations.  This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Working adults, disadvantaged persons or former Peace Corps volunteers
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Majoring in Engineering, Business or Medicine
• Students within programs oriented toward the improvement of intercultural communications and international relations

In an effort to encourage Kapolei-area students to continue their education, a group of concerned business and community leaders established this scholarship for applicants from Campbell, Nanakuli, Waianae, and Kapolei High School.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Graduates of Campbell, Kapolei, Nanakuli or Waianae High School
• Attend a two or four year college or university

This scholarship was created in 2020.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Pursue a Bachelor's degree
• Attend a 4-year institution
• Intend to major in Journalism or Education

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Be a college junior or senior

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Attend a two or four year college or university
• Permanently or temporarily separated from birth parent(s) due to being placed under the State of Hawaii foster care, including those who aged out of the State of Hawaii foster care system.

Preferences:

• Be a resident on the island of Kaua’i
• Major in healthcare, education or social work
• Intent to have a career in Hawai’i
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established by Kawailoa Wind, LLC, to support graduating high school seniors at Waialua High School with a preference for those majoring in math, science, or other renewable energy fields.  This scholarship is intended to be a two year committed renewal.

Donor Criteria: 

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Be a graduating senior at Waialua High School
• Enroll as a full-time student
• Attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college or university in the U.S.

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. (recipient can receive this award for two years only)
• Intend to major in math, science, engineering or other renewable energy/sustainability related studies

This scholarship was established in 1995 by donor Dayle O. and Kuniko K. McGaha to provide scholarships to students attending Hawaii Pacific University studying in Computer Science or International Studies.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Intend to major in fields related to Computer Science or International Studies

Preference:

• Attend Hawai‘i Pacific University
• Be an undergraduate student

Kazuma and Ichiko Hisanaga both served most of their lives as educators in the Hilo community.  Mr. Hisanaga was a well-known coach, athletic director, and football, baseball and basketball star for Hilo High School. Their strong belief in the value of sports participation, leadership, and education is reflected in the type of student this scholarship will support.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend as a full time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be an athlete that participated in a varsity sport while in high school (preference given to students participating in more than one varsity sport).
• Leadership experience and qualities as demonstrated by serving as the captain of a varsity sports team, a student government leader or an officer of an extracurricular program.
• Participated in community service.
• Provide an additional essay describing sports involvement, leadership experience and qualities, and community service.
• One letter of recommendation is required from either the Athletic Director of the student's high school or the student's high school or post-secondary counselor.  This letter of recommendation should address the student's:  Varsity sports participation and school/media athletic awards, and leadership roles and qualities, including leadership roles in varsity sports, student government, and extracurricular clubs, etc., and school achievements as recognized by the school and media, moral character, and community service.

Preferences (in order of priority):

1. Graduate from Hilo High School
2. If there are no eligible applicants from Hilo High School, current year graduating seniors will be considered from other Hawaii Island high schools in the following order of preference: Waiakea High School, St. Joseph High School, other Hawai'i Island high schools
3. Student attending a Division II, Division III, or NAIA school on the mainland

The fund was established in 2023 to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Academic merit
• Good character
• Attending an accredited post-secondary college or university in Hawaii
• Major in Social Work or related fields
• Pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies

The Ken Yamase Sportsmanship Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Ken Yamase and perpetuate his legacy of fair play, integrity, respect and sportsmanship.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the state of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories)
• Attend as a full time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Be an undergraduate student
• Senior athlete at Waiakea High School who participated in BIIF (Big Island Interscholastic Federation) sport(s).  If there are no applicants who meet this criteria, then the applicant may be a senior athlete from any other public high school except for charter schools, that is part of the BIIF
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout his/her BIIF participation
• Provide two letters of recommendation; one letter of recommendation from the Athletic Director or coach and one from a high school teacher or counselor

The Kenneth K. and Florence S. Mitsunaga Scholarship Fund was created in 2023. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

Requirements: 

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of McKinley High School or Farrington High School
• Attending a two or four year college or university
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was created in 2017 to support transgender students in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Be in good academic standing with your institution
• Identify as Gender Variant/Non-Conforming, Non-binary, Third Gender, Transgender or Two-Spirit
• Be a Hawaii public high school graduate or GED equivalent

 Preferences: 

• Attend a two or four year University of Hawaii system campus
• Students with higher financial need
• Preference for renewals for 4 years

This scholarship was established by the KKHS WOW committee in 1998. The committee was formed to promote and recognize the wonderful and outstanding work among staff members and students of Kekaulike High School.  (Children of King Kekaulike High School staff members are not eligible.)

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• High school senior at King Kekaulike High School

Preferences:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Academic Merit
• Good character

This scholarship was established in 1999 by the Kamuela Kayak Corporation to support graduates of Kohala High School.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii

Preferences:

• Students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Attended Kohala High School
• Students attending the University of Hawaii - Hilo or Hawaii Community College
• Students pursuing studies related to the fields of Hawaiian Studies, Oceanography, Agriculture or Botany.

Established in 1994 by members of the Smith-Waterhouse family of Koloa, Kauai, this scholarship honors the memory of Dr. James W. and Melicent Knapp Smith, who arrived in Koloa in 1842, and their descendants Dr. Jared Knapp Smith, Dr. Alfred Herbert and Mabel Palmer Waterhouse. Each of these doctors and their wives were active in founding and furthering public education in the Koloa area.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of one of the following Kauai areas:  Koloa (96756), including Omao & Poipu (96756), Lawai (96765) or Kalaheo (96741).
• In a separate essay on the application, write about the following topic:  Describe your understanding of the meaning of ‘aloha’ in our multicultural community, including how it has played a part in your personal development, and how you hope to use your chosen field to further this aloha among both family and community.  Also include in your essay the following:

1. A list of relatives who were born in the Koloa District, including their relationship to you, place of birth, and approximate year of birth.
2. How long you have lived in the Koloa area.

Preference:

• Applicants born in the Koloa area or with family from the Koloa area

This scholarship was created in 2012 by Mr. Chong Kim, who was a child in Korea during the Korean War and is thankful to have survived those difficult times. Mr. Kim migrated to America in 1972 and served in the U.S. Air Force and federal government for many years until he retired. He created this scholarship as a way to honor the men and women who serve our country by providing educational opportunities for their descendants.

Donor Criteria:

• Must be a direct descendant of a Korean War veteran or a direct descendant of a soldier who served in a foreign war and provide appropriate documentation.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Enrolled as a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Direct descendants of Korean War veterans who died in combat
• Direct descendants of veterans who served during the Korean War
• Direct descendants of veterans who either died or served in a foreign war
• Demonstrate community service
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Kosasa Kitty Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to benefit 1^st generation Waipahu High School graduates who plan to attend a four year college or university on the mainland USA.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of Waipahu High School
• Pursue a bachelor's degree
• Attend a four-year institution
• Be a full-time undergraduate student
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Neither parent has graduated from college in the United States

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Preference for renewal candidates who maintain a college GPA of 2.7

The Kualoa Ranch Foundation Scholarship Fund was established in 2025 to support area residents seeking higher education.
 

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor criteria:

• Be a resident of 96762, 96717, 96730, 96744

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This fund was originally created in 2021 by the Kubota Foundation to support students of Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a Hawaii public high school graduating senior
• GPA between 3.3 - 3.5
• Intend to major in Education
• Attend the University of Hawaii - Manoa

Preference:

• For recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.

This scholarship was established by the Pacific Business Institute for Business & Culture in memory of Kurt Schneider, former President and CEO of Lana'i Company and Lana'i Resorts and is for seniors at Lana'i High School.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of Lana‘i High School
• Attend an accredited college or university

Preference:

• Major in travel industry management

 

This fund was established in 2025 to provide scholarships for children and grandchildren of Kyo-ya Hotel employees. 

Donor Criteria: 

• Be a child or grandchild of Kyo-ya Hotel employee (including an employee's child, stepchild, adopted child, or foster child placed by an authorized placement agency)
• Minimum period of employment: 3 years
• Demonstrate financial need
• Meet the minimum standards for admission to a post-secondary academic institution
• Be reasonably expected to attend such post-secondary academic institution

HCF Criteria: 

• Be in  good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

This fund was created in 2022 with a preference to support students from the island of Kauai.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Be a resident of the island of Kauai

This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Laura Jean Armstrong, a nurse extraordinaire. Beginning her professional career as a registered nurse in private practice, Dr. Armstrong joined the Hawai'i State Department of Health in 1968. As a public servant, she passionately worked to improve the health and welfare of the underserved until her untimely death.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Pursue a Masters or Doctoral degree
• Intend to major in Nursing or Public Health

 

This fund memorializes Laura Dowsett who was instrumental in creating the first occupational therapy program in Hawai'i. She was the director of the occupational therapy department at Queens Hospital for 16 years. She also founded the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawai'i and served as its president for seven years.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in an Occupational Therapy program

Established by Laura Rowe Burdick who was a principal and teacher at Wailuku Elementary School.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited two or four year college or university or vocational training program
• Graduating high school senior from a school in Maui County
• Minimum 2.7 GPA

Preferences:

• Students who can persevere and complete a program of study
• Individuals who want to return to Maui County after completing their education or training in order to contribute to the community that formed them.

The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship grants to students seeking high education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Students pursuing studies in teaching or the medical profession

The Leticia Diniega Health Care Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria 

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii 
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories

Donor Criteria 

• Pursuing a degree in the following fields of study: Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Gerontology, Health Science, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory, Medical Technology, Medicine, Molecular and Cell Biology, Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Radiology Technology, Respiratory Care, Speech Pathology or Ultrasound Technology. 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Students who graduated from one of the following high schools: Kohala High School, Honoka’a High School, Kealakehe High School, Lanai High School, Molokai High School, Waimea High School, Kapa’a High School, Kauai High School, Maui High School, or Lahainaluna.
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipients continue to meet the eligibility requirements and is good academic standing.

The Lewis Family Scholarship Fund was created in 2022 to honor the L. Joyo Family by providing scholarship grants in furtherance of post-secondary education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of Baldwin High School or Maui High School
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution
• Intend to major in one of the following areas:
  • Science, Technology, Engineering or Math fields (STEM)
  • Health-related fields including health care administration, kinesiology, and physical or occupational therapy
  • Social service fields including social work, psychology, and public administration
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Students who are first-generation in their family to attend college
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Renewable up to 5 years

This scholarship supports deserving students intending to study medicine and nursing.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Major in Medicine or Nursing

The Lily and Raymond Torii Scholarship Fund was established in the memory of Lily and Raymond Torii, two dedicated educators in the Wai’anae community. The scholarship fund is meant to benefit Wai’anae High School graduates who exemplify compassion and service for others.

HCF Criteria:

• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Be a graduate of Wai'anae High School
• Attend a 2 or 4 year college or university 
• Be enrolled full-time

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Preference given to students who are providing care for a household member, who help teachers, neighbors, or community endeavors, are working to support their family's financial needs, or working to fund their own education, as identified through the application process.

This fund was established in 2020 by Lima Kokua to provide scholarships for students pursuing a higher education.

Lima Kokua's Mission Statement: The specific purpose of Lima Kokua Inc. is to improve the lives of those less fortunate in the Hawaii community; with decided effort in those cases where the cause is either underfunded or 
underappreciated.
Lima Kokua's Anti-Discrimination Policy: Lima Kokua Inc. shall not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, disability, age, marital status, or sexual identity.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate involvement in community service
• Students who promote the qualities and characteristics in line with Lima Kokua Inc.'s mission and anti-discrimination values, as amended from time to time

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Highest GPA shall prevail if all others are equal

 

Established in 2005, this scholarship honors the late Logan Nainoa Fujimoto which benefits applicants studying Automotive Technology at Universal Technical Institute or at any of the community colleges within the University of Hawaii system.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Attend an accredited vocational education training or certification program in Hawaii or in the continental United States
• Concentration in Automotive Technology Program
• Demonstrate good moral character

Preference:

• Students attending Universal Technical Institute

The purpose of the fund shall be to support students pursuing a college degree that demonstrate the following criteria.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or above
• Attending a 2 or 4 year college in Hawaii, pursuing a degree in health, nursing or medicine

Preferences (in order of importance):

• Supporting students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Supporting female students

The Lori Lee Kondo Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 for graduates of a Kauai Public High School

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate Financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the island of Kauai
• Graduate of a Kauai public high school, including Kauai High School, Kapaa High School, and Waimea High School
• Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking student

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Lynn B. and Jade A. Mariano Shared Blessings Scholarship Fund, In memory and in honor of Lillian K.T. Chinn, created in 2021.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Intend to enroll as a full-time or part-time student
• Attend a college or university in the United States and its territories
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Preference (in order of priority):

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Non-traditional student (including delayed enrollers, returning, transfer, and adult students), who is working and involved in community service
• Non-traditional student who is working
• Non-traditional student who is involved in community service
• Non-traditional student

 

This fund was established by the families of Kenneth Makinney and David T. Pietsch, Sr. It honors the memory of Kenneth Makinney's father who founded Makinney & Company in 1896. David T. Pietsch Sr. founded Hawaiian Title Company, Limited in 1952. The two companies merged to form Title Guaranty of Hawai'i. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to assist deserving employees and/or their dependents in furthering their education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be an employee or qualified dependent of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, LLC or Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc. 
• Eligible employees must be employed full-time and have been with Title Guaranty for at least one year.

 

This fund was established by the families of Kenneth Makinney and David T. Pietsch, Sr. It honors the memory of Kenneth Makinney's father who founded Makinney & Company in 1896. David T. Pietsch Sr. founded Hawaiian Title Company, Limited in 1952. The two companies merged to form Title Guaranty of Hawai'i. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to assist deserving employees and/or their dependents in furthering their education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend a private school in Hawaii
• Entering grade 6-12
• Be a qualified dependent of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, LLC or Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc.
• Eligible employees must be employed full-time and have been with Title Guaranty for at least one year.

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Margaret Follett Haskins learned the value of hard work through her experiences during the Great Depression. She placed great emphasis on education. Using the community college system as a stepping stone, she reached her academic goals and despite the odds, she became a successful pharmacist. She never forgot her fortunate experiences. To remember her strong will and belief in education, her husband established this scholarship in her name, after her passing, to benefit those who wish to follow a similar path in their educational pursuits.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate or will graduate from a Hawai'i community college
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Plan to transfer to University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - Maui College, or University of Hawaii - West O'ahu
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Margaret Follett Haskins learned the value of hard work through her experiences during the Great Depression. She placed great emphasis on education. Using the community college system as a stepping stone, she reached her academic goals and despite the odds, she became a successful pharmacist. She never forgot her fortunate experiences. To remember her strong will and belief in education, her husband established this scholarship in her name, after her passing, to benefit those who wish to follow a similar path in their educational pursuits.
 

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Current graduate of any University of Hawaii Community College
• Plan to transfer to: University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas), or Kansas State University (Manhattan, Kansas), University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - Maui College, or University of Hawaii - West O'ahu
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Pursue an undergraduate degree
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Margaret Follett Haskins learned the value of hard work through her experiences during the Great Depression. She placed great emphasis on education. Using the community college system as a stepping stone, she reached her academic goals and despite the odds, she became a successful pharmacist. She never forgot her fortunate experiences. To remember her strong will and belief in education, her husband established this scholarship in her name, after her passing, to benefit those who wish to follow a similar path in their educational pursuits.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in a bachelor degree program
• Undergraduate junior or senior at University of Hawaii Maui College who attended UH-Maui for at least two years, OR an associate degree graduate of University of Hawaii Maui College who is now attending University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - Maui College, or University of Hawaii - West O'ahu
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund had its start in 1917, through a concert sponsored by the Hawai'i Nurses Club (now called the Hawai'i Nurses Association). The proceeds of the concert were used to establish a fund for nurses in need. The fund was named for Margaret Jones, a nurse killed when the S.S. Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine during World War I and now benefits nursing students.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Pursue a degree
• Intend to major in Nursing
• Attend an accredited community college or 4 year college or university
• Demonstrate financial need

Preference:

• Be a member of the Hawaii Nurses' Association

Marina Malia Schwartz was a Kapolei resident whose wish was to help the students from the west side of Oahu.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a high school senior or graduate of a West O'ahu high school (Waipahu to Makaha)
• Pursue a degree in one of the following: Nurse Practitioner, Physician assistant, or Education (Grades K-12)

Gertrude F. Straub established this scholarship as a memorial to her father, Marion Maccarrell Scott, who for many years was a teacher and principal in Hawai'i's public school system. The scholarship benefits students from public high schools in Hawai'i, planning to attend college on the mainland and who demonstrate a commitment to world peace.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Be of good character
• Be a graduate of a Hawai‘i public high school
• Plan to attend an accredited college or university on the US mainland
• Plan to enroll in a course related to one of the following fields of study: history, government, citizenship, international law, political science or social science, in order that they might develop their understanding of world cooperation and world peace
• Minimum GPA of 2.8
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established by Mary Josephine Bloder, a Science and Math teacher at Lahainaluna High School for 23 years. As a young woman, Mary Josephine Bloder had to move away from home to get an education. For many years she lived on the Lahainaluna High School campus, where she developed close relationships with many of the school's boarding students. This fund seeks to help Lahainaluna boarders who are good science students attend college. Scholarship is renewable for 4 years.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Current graduating senior
• Attend Lahainaluna High School

Preferences:

• Boarding student
• High grade point average in the sciences
• Submit two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a science teacher at Lahainaluna High School.
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship fund was established to support a graduating senior from 'Aiea High school.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be a Aiea High School graduating senior
• Attend a four year college

Preference

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Meadow Gold Dairies-Hawaii Scholarship fund was established in 2015 to support the direct descendants of Meadow Gold Diairies-Hawaii employees or retirees.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Minimum GPA 2.7 or above
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Attend an two or four year college or university
• Be a direct descendent (child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc.) of an active employee of Meadow Gold Dairies- Hawaii or H&W Foodservice.
  • Active employee who have been employed full-time for at least one year prior to the application deadline.

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing, up to four years.
• Gap families (some, but limited, ability to pay for tuition and related costs).

This scholarship was created by Michael John Perry to support students from Maui wanting to pursue a career as a commercial pilot.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of Maui
• Demonstrate financial need

Preference:

• Attend a technical school, including flight school to become a commercial pilot.

Created in 2020, this scholarship is for students who live in the State of Hawaii with a GPA of 2.0, and graduated from a Hawaii Island public high school.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of a Hawai'i Island public high school

Preferences (in order of priority)

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Self-identify as a paddler
• Preference for students of a 2.25 GPA or higher

This scholarship is in honor of Mildred Towle who, after years of service with social welfare agencies on the mainland, came to Hawai'i and served as Director of the International Institute of Hawai'i and, later, Director of Adult Education, both program areas at the YWCA of O'ahu. She was known and honored for her commitment to better relations among all people.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate Financial Need

• Undergraduate junior, senior or graduate degree student

• Be in a study abroad program in a foreign country while enrolled at a U.S. institution

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Preference:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Pursue studies in the social sciences pertaining to international understanding and interracial fellowship
• Attend as a full-time student

This scholarship is in honor of Mildred Towle who, after years of service with social welfare agencies on the mainland, came to Hawai'i and served as Director of the International Institute of Hawai'i and, later, Director of Adult Education, both program areas at the YWCA of O'ahu. She was known and honored for her commitment to better relations among all people.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Undergraduate or graduate degree student
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Preference:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Enrolled or plan to enroll at Boston University (Boston, MA)
• Pursue studies in the social sciences pertaining to international understanding and interracial fellowship
• Attend as a full-time student

This scholarship was established in 1997 by The Friends of Hawai'i's Public Housing (FHPH), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting public housing tenants in Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited post high school institution

Preference:

• Students living in public housing in the State of Hawaii

This scholarship was created in 2004 to benefit seniors of Moanalua High School that are active participants in Math League activities and events. Scholarship is renewable for 4 years.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior from Moanalua High School
• Attend an accredited United States college or university
• Be a full time student

Preferences:

• Participated in the Math Club or are majoring in Mathematics
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The fund was established in 2019 to provide scholarship grants in furtherance of post-secondary education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Attend an accredited four-year institution
• Be a graduate degree seeking student
• Enrolled as a full-time student
• Pursuing an advance degree in medicine as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Preferences:

• Preference for (in order of priority)
  • ​Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Resident of island of Maui
  • Residents who demonstrate an intent to return to practice on Maui, if not within the State of Hawaii
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Nishida family created this scholarship in honor of Naomi June Nishida in 2016.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate a financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0

During his lifetime, Neil Tepper worked in a wide range of creative and executive fields, which included consultant, life coach and author. The Neil Tepper Scholarship Fund was established in March 2012 with the purpose to provide scholarships to residents of Hawai'i demonstrating financial need and academic merit, and attending an accredited institution in pursuit of a four-year college degree.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate academic merit
• Attend an accredited post high school institution
• Pursue a bachelor's degree

The scholarship fund was created by the family of Nick Van Pernis to honor his memory. The scholarship is for students from the west side of the island of Hawaii studying Marine Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences or Early Childhood Education.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Graduate of a public or private high school in the districts of North Kona, South Kona, North Kohala, South Kohala, or Kau
• Major in one of the following fields: Marine Sciences, Biotechnology, Health Sciences or Early Childhood Education
• Participation in community service
• Include in your personal statement a description of how your career may benefit the lives of Hawaii residents upon completing your education.

This scholarship fund was created in 2003 by the Oahu Filipino Community Council to support Hawaii residents seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Donor Criteria:

• Attend an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US 
  territories)
• Attend as a full-time student
• Minimum 2.7 GPA
• Undergraduate or Graduate student

This scholarship was established by Oscar and Rosetta Fish who were committed to helping young people pursue higher education. Oscar was a member of the University of Hawaii's College of Business Administration's first MBA graduating class in 1959. Rosetta was a speech teacher at UH Manoa. They met in Hawaii and after living in several other places, returned to Hawaii to retire.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend any University of Hawaii campus, excluding its Manoa campus
• Major in Business Administration
• Undergraduate or graduate level

Dr. Otto D. and Mrs. Aegun Y. Hensens were members of the Aiea Korean Methodist Church.  They established this fund in 2018 to support Hawaii high school graduates who are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the fields of medicine, science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
 
HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of a high school in the State of Hawaii
• Pursuing undergraduate or post-graduate degrees at accredited colleges or universities in the United States
• Major in medicine, science (excluding political science), technology, engineering, or mathematics
• Demonstrate financial need

Preference:

• Members or children of members of Aiea Korean Methodist Church who are already enrolled in the above degree programs

The fund was established in 2001 to provide post-secondary scholarships to students from Hawaii who demonstrate financial need and academic performance.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Academic performance

The Pat Shinobu Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to benefit students attending either two-year or four-year colleges or universities in Hawai’i or the mainland USA. This scholarship gives preference to students who graduated from public high schools in Hawai’i.


Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Attend a two or four year college or university
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 or above
• One letter of recommendation from a non-related community volunteer or teacher speaking to the student’s community service ability

Preference:

• Be a graduate of a public high school on Hawai'i Island
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing (up to 4 years).

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the state of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Full-time student
• Attend an accredited 4 year college or university in the United States
• Pursue a graduate degree in Dentistry

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

This scholarship was established from the Trust of Paulina Sorg for students studying Nursing or Physical Therapy. Ms. Sorg formerly worked at the Department of Health in the Bureau of Crippled Children and Maternal and Child Health. Her dedication to the patients she served in life continues on through this scholarship.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Major in Physical Therapy or Nursing

Scholarship grants to students attending an accredited post high school institution.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

 Donor Criteria:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Full or part-time student
• Major in Nursing
• Born on Hawaii Island

Preference:

• Applicants residing in Kailua-Kona or Ka'u

This scholarship was established in 2005.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Scholarships for Foster Youth
Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai'i
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.0
• Be permanently or temporarily separated from birth parent(s) and “aged out” of the foster care system in the state of Hawai‘i
• Be between the ages of 18 and 25

Scholarships for Dependents of Hospitality Workers
Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the state of Hawai‘i
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.7
• Be a dependent of an employee currently employed by Outrigger Enterprises (or its successor corporation) in Hawai‘i working in a hospitality industry position

 

This scholarship was established in memory of Peter Papworth, a Social Studies teacher at Campbell High School. Mr. Papworth was a strong advocate for his students and dedicated his life to teaching and promoting education. It was his hope that you use this scholarship to its fullest extent, to become productive and successful students and make Campbell High School proud.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of Campbell High School

The Peter T. Manicas and Shirley M. Manicas Educational Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii 
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 

Donor Criteria:

• Be of Native Hawaiian ancestry
• Attend the University of Hawaii
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student

The fund was created in 2022 to provide scholarship grants to residents of the United States demonstrating financial need, academic merit and good character and attending an accredited post high school institution.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the United States
• Demonstrate academic merit and good character
• Attend an accredited post high school institution

Preferences:

• First generation (first person in family to attend college)

This fund was created in 2004 by the Philippine Cultural Foundation of Hawaii Incorporated to benefit Hawaii residents attending school in Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)

Donor Criteria:

• Be a full-time student
• Attend any college or university in Hawai'i
• Intend to study culture and art; humanities or Philippine studies, public relations or communications
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5
• Students who are first generation attaining higher education

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

 

The Phillips Family Kaiao Scholarship Fund was created for students that graduate from a Hawaiian immersion or a Hawaiian medium education high school in Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of  Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited two or four year institution within the U. S.
• Graduate of a Hawaiian immersion or a Hawaiian medium education high school in Hawaii

Preference:

• Be a resident of the island of Kauai

This scholarship was created in 2016 to honor the memory of Minoru and Kiyoko Kubota, and to benefit graduates of Kapaa High School who plan to attend Kauai Community College.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3
• Be a graduate of Kapaa High School
• Attend Kauai Community College

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The PRSA Hawai'i/Roy Leffingwell Scholarship was established in honor of the late Roy L. Leffingwell, APR, who retired in 1989 after more than 43 years of public relations service in Hawai'i. He founded International Public Relations, Hawaii's first full-service counseling firm and was active in public relations organizations including the National Association of Public Relations Counsel, one of the two organizations that merged to form PRSA. He was a former chapter president and 1993 Professional of the Year.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Be a college junior, senior or graduate student
• Intend to major in Public Relations, Journalism or Communications

 

The Rainbow Legacy Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria

• Applicants who self-identify in the LGBTQ+ community
• Attend a college or university in the State of Hawai'i
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Donor Preference (in order of priority)

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• Be a current high school student entering their first year of college
• Students looking to stay in Hawai'i and/or plan to return to the Hawai'i community
• Community Service
• A letter of recommendation

Established in 2006 by the late Raymond Yoshida who was a famous mixed media artist, born & raised on Kauai, and taught at the School of Arts Institute in Chicago for over 30 years. He created this scholarship fund to support students from Hawaii who wish to pursue a major in fine arts. Renewable for up to 4 years for qualified students.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend the School of Art Institute of Chicago
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Scholarship is renewable for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Established in 2006 by the late Raymond Yoshida who was a famous mixed media artist, born & raised on Kauai, and taught at the School of Arts Institute in Chicago for over 30 years. He created this scholarship fund to support students from Hawaii who wish to pursue a major in fine arts.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a graduating high school senior attending a school on the island of Kauai
• Pursue studies in Fine Arts
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

The fund was established in 2026 to support graduate students with an interest in providing palliative and end-of-life care.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need

Donor Criteria:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Graduate student
• Interest in supporting patients through palliative and end-of-life care

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

This scholarship was established in 2009 to support college junior, senior, or graduate students studying hospital, or health care administration.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Attend a college or university in the State of Hawaii
• Be a college Junior, Senior or Graduate student
• Major in hospital, long-term care, or health care administration

This fund was established in 2018 by Bruce Hisanaga & Mauri Okamoto-Kearney to carry on the Okamoto's legacy and to encourage and enable students who were on their high school varsity volleyball team to continue their general education and become valuable representatives of Hawaii and the volleyball community.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a graduating Hawaii high school senior
• Be a player on the high school varsity volleyball team
• Enroll in a two or four year college or university
• 1 letter of recommendation

Preference:

• Be first generation to attend college

During his lifetime, Richard Smart gave generously to support educational opportunities for many young people of Waimea on Hawaii Island. He left a legacy that continues to support the community and lifestyle that he loved. This scholarship will assist students who are the first in their family to attain a college education with the intention of providing support for at least 4 years.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the Kamuela area of Hawaii Island (zip code 96743)
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

Preferences:

• First generation college student
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established by Sara A. Miura, a fifth-generation Kauai resident, when she was 30 years old. Sara founded this scholarship to benefit Kauai residents that wish to pursue post-secondary education to enhance their lifelong learning and prepare them for their professions. This scholarship gives preference to students of divorced parents. Sara herself, is a child of divorced parents. While divorce or any negative experience is not a reason or excuse to aspire to less than their potential, Sara established this scholarship to shine a spotlight on this social and family issue that, in her opinion, should be taken more seriously, especially considering its effects on children. In this little way, she hopes to mitigate divorce and positively impact the lives of all families.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Resident of the island of Kauai
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend a two or four-year college or university
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student 

Preference:

• Students of divorced parents
• Be a graduate of a high school in the State of Hawaii
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Rising Tide Fund was created in 2022 to give scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preferences:

• Students who are first generation in their family to attend college
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Student from Maui County

This fund was created in 2004 to benefit applicants studying art.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Major in Art

The Robanna Fund was created in 1992 by Robert and Deanna Levy to provide financial assistance to students in the medical field so that they may pursue careers in the health care profession.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Intend to major in a health-related field
• Attend an accredited college or university in Hawaii or on the mainland of the US
• Demonstrate financial need

 

The Robert and Peggy Tanaka Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship grants to students who are residents of Hamakua, Hilo, and Puna Districts.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the Districts of Hamakua, Hilo or Puna, County of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Applicant must be a member in good standing of any Church belonging to the Southern Baptist Convention
• One letter of recommendation from the applicant’s pastor confirming church membership and one letter of recommendation by a teacher or counselor
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

The purpose of the Rocheleau Scholarship is to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.
 

HCF Criteria 

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii 
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 

Donor Criteria

• Be of Native Hawaiian ancestry

Preference

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This fund was established in 2025 to provide scholarship grants to Native Hawaiian students seeking higher education.
 

HCF Criteria 

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii 
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 

Donor Criteria

• Be of Native Hawaiian ancestry

Preference

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This fund was created in 2018 to the purpose of providing post-secondary scholarships to the students of Maui County.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a resident of Maui County
• Demonstrates participation and commitment to community service
• Participation in extra-curricular activities and/or sports

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Students pursuing a degree in nursing
• Those who have held a leadership position/role in extra-curricular activities and/or sports

This scholarship was established by former students of Ron Bright who wanted to honor his contributions to the field of teaching. This scholarship hopes to encourage those students pursuing careers in education who also want to make a difference in people's lives as Ron Bright has done.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a full-time student
• Intend to major in Education
• Be a graduating high school senior from Kailua, Castle, Kahuku, or Kalaheo High School

Preferences:

• Be a student with extra-curricular activities in the performing arts
• Community service

This scholarship honors Rosemary Ebrie and her mother Nellie. Rosemary Ebrie served as executive director of the YWCA in Hilo as well as chair of the Commission on Children and Youth.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for applicants who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Preferences:

• Students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Students who were born on and have spent the majority of their youth on island of Hawaii

The Roxanne Scott and Randall Omel Scholarship Fund intention and desire is to provide scholarship grants.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the County of Maui
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend a two or four year college or university
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Must have performed community service

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.1

This fund was created in 2021 in honor of Roy and Lorraine Okumura.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in  good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Be a current or retired employees of Valley Isle Produce, Inc., VIP Foodservice or Island Grocery Depot , or their dependents, including children, grandchildren, step-children, foster-children, or individuals  under legal guardianship.
• Pursue a degree in culinary arts or food service at the University of Hawaii Maui College.
• Be a Maui resident pursuing a degree in culinary arts or food service.
• Be a Maui resident attending any 2 year or 4 year college or university.

The fund was established in 2025 to provide scholarship grants to graduates of McKinley High School and Farrington High School seeking higher education.
 

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Graduate of President William McKinley High School, HI, or Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School, HI

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was established in 2018 by S&G Labs Hawaii to provide scholarships to students coming out of drug treatment to receive training for their future careers.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Letter of recommendation from a certified substance abuse counselor
• Pursue an Associate Degree at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in the U.S.
• Be a full time student (as determined by your school's financial aid office)

Established in 2008 by the Safeway Foundation to support residents of Hawaii who wish to attend a college or university in the state of Hawai'i.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Attend a two or four year college or university in the State of Hawai’i
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Preference:

• Be a current or past employee of Safeway Hawaii or be a dependent of a current or past employee of Safeway Hawaii

This  fund was established by St. Francis School in 2020 to provide scholarships grants to students.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduate of a high school in the State of Hawaii

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• A student who attended and completed their grade level (Pre K-12) at Saint Francis School during the 2018-2019 school year regardless of what high school they attended or graduate, pursuing an Associates, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at a two or four-year institution.
• A graduate of a catholic high school in the State of Hawaii, including but not limited to (in no particular order) Saint Francis School, Damien Memorial School, Maryknoll School, Sacred Hearts Academy, or Saint Louis School, and who is pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree at a four-year institution.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher 

The Sam and Pauline Suemi Leong Scholarship Fund was created in 2016 for eligible students pursuing a degree in higher education. Renewable up to 4 years.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Be a first generation college student (first in their family to attend a college/university to attain a college degree)
• Be a graduate of a Hawaii Island high school
• Attend a 2 or 4 year college/university located within the state of Hawaii as a part-time or full-time student
• Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The family of Sarah Rosenberg established this fund in her memory as Sarah was interested in becoming a teacher.

Donor Criteria:

• Determined by committee at Kealakehe High School

The family of Sarah Rosenberg established this fund in her memory as Sarah was interested in becoming a teacher.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the Island of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Major in Education
• Be a college senior

Dr. Ruth Matsuura created this scholarship for high school graduates, who through higher education are able to pursue careers that positively affect the lives of many. Senator Matsuura worked in the field of agriculture, traveling to India as a missionary to teach people modern agricultural methods to grow crops and end famine. Dr. Ruth Matsuura helped many people as a pediatrician. After serving in India as missionaries, they made their home in Hilo where Senator Matsuura was a state legislator for over 16 years and Dr. Matsuura practiced pediatrics for more than thirty years. Education opened doors for them that would have been closed otherwise.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited post-high school institution
• Resident of the Island of Hawaii
• Graduate of Hilo High School or Waiakea High School
• Demonstrate academic merit and good character

The Shaun Tokumura Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 in memory of Shaun Tokumura, a Punahou student who lost his life in a car accident at the age of 10. This scholarship supports students who have performed community service.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate student
• Attend an accredited four year college or university
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing (up to 4 years). 
• Students who have performed community service

This scholarship was established in memory of Shelly Williams who was one of the few compounding pharmacists in the state. She owned and operated a pharmacy in Kealakekua.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the Island of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Major in Pharmacy

This fund was created in 2020 by a former Hawaii Community Foundation scholarship recipient whom was able to receive a full college education because of the generosity of one of our scholarship donors. By creating this scholarship and naming it in memory of their family is how they have decided to 'give back to Hawaii'.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend a two or four-year institution on the U. S. mainland
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be enrolled as a full-time student
• Be a graduate from a public high school in the State of Hawaii

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

 

The Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship Fund was established in 2025 to provide scholarship grants to students from Kailua-Kona attending or planning to attend an accredited post-high school institution.
 

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (currently 96725, 96739, 96740, 96745 zip codes)
• Be of Hawaiian descent
• Plan to attend or already enrolled in an accredited junior college, a four-year college or university or a graduate or professional degree program

Preferences:

• Applicants with a history of participating in community service
• Applicants who provide at least one letter of recommendation

This fund was established in 2004 to support students majoring in Journalism and Communications.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Major in Communications or Journalism

The Shuichi, Katsu, and Itsuyo Suga scholarship fund was established in 1997 by Yasuo Suga in honor of his mother, father and stepmother. The Suga scholarship provides financial support for Hawaii residents majoring in mathematics, physics, science or technology fields.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Attending an accredited post high school institution
• Major in Math, Physics, Science or Technology

Preference:

• Demonstrate academic merit and good character

This scholarship was established in 2006. As part of the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Vocational Education Scholarship Program, this fund provides scholarships for applicants in an AS Nursing degree program.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Major in nursing
• Attend UH Maui College (formerly: Maui Community College)
• Minimum GPA 3.0 for undergraduate programs; 2.0 for AS and CA programs.
• Participate in community service

Preferences:

• Students in the Associates of Science (AS) in Nursing or certificate of achievement programs.
• Students of Hawaiian ancestry

This fund, in honor of Mae Nakatani Nishioka and started in 2020, is for women majoring in engineering and technology.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Intend to major in an engineering or technology field
• Pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Attend a 2 or 4-year institution
• Woman or other underrepresented gender in engineering or technology field, including, but not limited to: women, non-binary, transgender, two-spirit, and/or third gender.

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This scholarship was created in 2011 to support graduates of a Hawaii public high school, with a preference for students from Konawaena High School.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrated financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum GPA (grade point average) or 3.5
• Intend to major in education
• Be a graduate of a public high school in Hawaii
• Attend a college or university in Hawaii

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Be a graduate of Konawaena High School

The Stein Family Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for students from West Hawaii. 

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend a two or four-year college or university
• Resident of West Hawaii county
• Study in the fields of arts or healthcare including but not limited to:
  • Art - theatre, performing arts, journalism, writing, film
  • Healthcare - nursing, general medicine, pharmacy, emergency medicine, midwifery

Preference:

• Students who are the first in their family to graduate from college (first generation students)

This fund was established in 2025 to support students majoring in Business and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
 

HCF criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor criteria:

• Attending the University of Hawai'i at Manoa
• Majoring in Business

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Born out of the covid-19 crisis which forced the early closing of the school year and cut short critical planning months for graduating seniors, The Hawaii Community Foundation and First Hawaiian Bank put together the Stronger Together Hawai'i Scholarship to give 2020 graduates of the Hawaii's public school system the hope and ability to pursue their goals by allowing  students to explore a wide range of continuing education options. Today, the fund supports multiple cohorts of students who have since graduated during the pandemic, as well as students who have been impacted by the Maui Wildfires of 2023.

Criteria:

• 2020 or 2021 or 2022 Hawai'i high school graduate, and:
  • Participated in the University of Hawaii's Next Steps to your Future program during the summer of 2020;
  • OR identified by the HCF staff as an eligible STH candidate through the common application;
• OR a student who has been impacted by the Maui Wildfires of 2023.
• Degree-seeking student at a two-or-four year accredited institution
• Demonstrate financial need and/or been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

 

Originally established in 1987 by the widow of the late Takehiko Hasegawa who was an international businessman, to honor her husband and his love of Kauai. The fund moved over to the Foundation in 2008 and grants out to students with high academic achievements, attending a school off island. Two sets of criteria will be used to determine eligibility:
 

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the island of Kauai
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Submit two letters of recommendation 

OR

• Be a resident of the island of Kauai
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend Kauai Community College

This scholarship fund was established in 2014, to honor the memory of Teruo and Adeline K. Ogawa.  This fund is to provide scholarships for the students from Molokai.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii from the island of Molokai
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
• Minimum GPA of 2.7

Preferences:

• First generation students
• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Stanley Izumigawa Scholarship Fund was created in 2014.  The purpose of the scholarship fund is to benefit descendants of the members of The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans of WWII and to perpetuate its legacy of continuing service by rewarding direct descendants of the veterans who demonstrate these values and beliefs.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate academic achievement, minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend an accredited two-or-four year college or university
• Be an undergraduate or graduate student
• Be a full-time student (12 credits undergraduate, 6-9 credits graduate)
• Be a direct descendant of a 100 Infantry Battalion World War II veteran
• Show potential for promoting the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion of World War II (additional essay).
• Active in extra-curricular activities and community service.
• Do not need to be a Hawaii resident
• Do not need to demonstrate financial need.

Applicants will identify name of veteran and relationship.  Verification will be confirmed through the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Office Manager.

 

The Gerald W. G. Kwock Charitable Foundation fund was established in 2015.  This fund is in support of O'ahu high school seniors attending a public or private high school.

Requirements:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be a graduating senior from an O'ahu high school
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend any of the University of Hawaii system school, including community colleges.
• Maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Be a full time student

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• For students who submit two letters of recommendation
• Intend to major in Journalism, English, Communications or related fields

The Gerald W. G. Kwock Charitable Foundation fund was established in 2015.  This fund is in support of O'ahu high school seniors attending a public or private high school.

Requirements:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Be a graduating senior from an O'ahu high school
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend any of the University of Hawaii system school, including community colleges.
• Maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Be a full time student

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• For students who submit two letters of recommendation
• Intend to major in Journalism, English, Communications or related fields

The Ian & Bennett Lewis Scholarship Fund was created in 2022 to provide scholarship grants to students seeking higher education.  The scholarship supports dedicated local individuals who intend to use these skills towards a committed future of investment in a prosperous community across Maui County.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate from Baldwin High School or Maui High School
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year accredited academic institution in one of the following areas:
  • Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Fields (STEM)
  • Health-related fields including health care administration, kinesiology, and physical or occupational therapy
  • Social service fields including social work, psychology, and public administration
• Born in Hawaii
• Students who are first generation in their family to attend college
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Renewable up to 5 years with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher from a 4-year accredited academic institution

This scholarship was established in 2017 by Elizabeth Lacy to support the students of Hawaii.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Attend a college or university within the US
• Be a full-time student 

Preference:

• Be a high school senior from Kahuku High & Intermediate School

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the Kahala Nui Residents Association to benefit employees or dependents of employees of Kahala Senior Living Community, Inc.

Donor Criteria:

• Be an employee or employee dependent of Kahala Senior Living Community, Inc. with at least six (6) months of active employment prior to the application deadline.  (Dependent is defined as an employee's child, stepchild, adopted child or foster child placed by an authorized placement agency)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Meet the minimum standards for admission to a post-secondary academic institution
• Attend a post-secondary institution

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with the academic institution.
• Attend an institution on the island of Oahu
• Intend to major in the following fields of study:  nursing, medicine, dietary, gerontology, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling, psychology, psychiatry, art therapy/art education, dance therapy, music therapy/music education, dental, pharmacology, elder law, non-profit management.

This scholarship was established in 2006 by the Kahala Nui Residents Association to benefit employees or dependents of employees of Kahala Senior Living Community, Inc.

Donor Criteria:

• Be an employee or employee dependent of Kahala Senior Living Community, Inc. with at least six (6) months of active employment prior to the application deadline.  (Dependent is defined as an employee's child, stepchild, adopted child or foster child placed by an authorized placement agency)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Meet the minimum standards for admission to a post-secondary academic institution
• Attend a post-secondary institution

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with the academic institution.
• Attend an institution on the island of Oahu
• Intend to major in the following fields of study:  nursing, medicine, dietary, gerontology, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling, psychology, psychiatry, art therapy/art education, dance therapy, music therapy/music education, dental, pharmacology, elder law, non-profit management.

The Waialua Lions Club Scholarship Fund has been established by the Waialua Lion's Club.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7
• Be a high school senior from Waialua High School
• Be a full-time student
• Submit one letter of recommendation

This scholarship was established in 2013 to honor the memory of William Lew to support students pursuing both a bachelor's degree students pursuing business, and associates degree students pursuing culinary arts.

Bachelor's Degree Scholarship
HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0).

Donor Criteria:

• Be a junior or senior in college
• Pursue a bachelor’s degree
• Intend to major in Business
• Attend University of Hawaii-Manoa, University of Hawaii – West Oahu, University of Hawaii-Hilo or University of Hawaii-Maui
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing, for a maximum of 2 years.

Associate Degree Scholarship

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0).

Donor Criteria:

• Intend to major in culinary arts
• Attend any community college in Hawaii
• Minimum 2.7 GPA 
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing, for a maximum of 2 years.

The Thz Fo Farm Scholarship fund was established in 1990 to support the educational needs of students.

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

This academic scholarship to support a graduating senior at a high school participating in the Times Supermarket Shop and Score program or the American Savings Bank for Education program.  A minimum of one scholarship shall be awarded from each of the top five qualifying high schools as determined annually by Times at the conclusion of the Shop and Score Program and American Saving Bank at the conclusion of the Bank for Education Program.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Be a graduating high school senior from any of the following high schools participating in the Times Supermarket Shop and Score program or the American Savings Bank for Education program
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Demonstrate financial need

This scholarship was established in 2018 by Timothy Choy.  The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students of Kaimuki High School, or other public high schools that primarily serve low-income students, intending to support students in getting a second chance.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii

Requirements:

• Be a Kaimuki HS graduate
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend a four-year or two-year college or university
• GPA between 2.7 - 3.5
• State in your personal statement why and how you have decided to better yourself

Preference:

• Attending a mainland institution
• Be a graduate of a Hawaii public high school, or other public high schools that primarily serve low-income students, intending to support students in getting a second chance

This scholarship was created to support single parents pursuing a college degree.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a female single-parent
• Be enrolled in undergraduate or equivalent programs (not graduate-level)
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or post-secondary institution in Hawai'i 

Preferences (in order of priority):

1. Applicants who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing
2. Age 22 or older
3. First generation to attend college

Thomas "Uncle Tommy" Lee worked for the Dole Food Co. and Castle & Cooke, Inc. for 47 years from 1939 to 1986. After his retirement, he continued to work as a consultant and lobbyist. Active in numerous community and civic organizations and well respected for his political acumen, he was once voted one of the most effective lobbyists by members of the legislature. His co-workers, family and friends established this scholarship fund to carry on his legacy of caring.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be a resident of Waialua or Haleiwa

This fund was created by the Tongan Cultural Society in 2003 to support Hawaii residents attending school in Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Attend college in the State of Hawai’i

Preferences:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

The Tony Group Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to support direct descendants of Tony Group employees in their efforts to attend a college or university.  This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years.

HCF Criteria:

Created in 1996, this scholarship supports students attending BYU-Hawaii, Chaminade University or Hawaii Pacific University.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Attend Brigham Young University – Hawai’i, Chaminade University, or Hawai’i Pacific University

This scholarship fund was established to support a child or grandchild of active-status employees of a company within the Tradewind Group, Inc. family of companies.
 
Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Be a child or grandchild of an active-status employee with at least one year of active full-time employment of a company within the Tradewind Group Inc. family of companies including but not limited to:
  • Island Holdings, Inc.
  • Island Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Tradewind Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Island Premier Insurance Co.
  • Tradewind Capital Group, Inc.
  • Atlas Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • NMF Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Hoike Services, Inc.
  • Hoike Networks, Inc. dba Pacxa
  • The Islander Group, Inc.
  • Pyramid Insurance Agency
• Be a full-time student
• Pursue a degree

Preference:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing, up to four years.
• Demonstrate leadership
• Demonstrate community service
• Pursue an undergraduate degree

The Troy Barboza Education Fund was created in 1991 in the memory of Troy Barboza, a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. This fund was established to provide education and training assistance in the form of scholarship grants for public employees (and their dependents) that have been killed or injured in the line of duty. The public employee must be in a position where lives are risked for the protection of others (i.e. police officers, fire fighters, life guards, etc.). Additionally, funds may be used for Hawaii residents who have performed heroic or other noteworthy acts that provide for the protection and safety of others. This scholarship is renewable.

Hawai’i Public employee killed or injured in the line of duty
HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Be a dependent (or immediate family member) of a Hawai’i Public employee killed or injured in the line of duty (to the extent that they are incapacitated or incapable of continuing their profession) OR a past or present public employee injured in the line of duty. The public employee must be in a position where lives are risked for the protection of others
• Eligible applicants must complete the Troy Barboza Educational Fund Scholarship essay

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Heroic Act
HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Performed a heroic act which provided for the protection and safety of others. The act must have occurred no more than one year prior to Troy Barboza's death (10/22/1987).

In 1997, the University of Redlands and its Hawai'i Alumni Club established this scholarship to benefit the ever growing number of Hawai'i residents attending the University and to strengthen the ties between the two locations.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be in good academic standing by maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Hawai'i residents
• Attend University of Redlands

This scholarship was established in memory of Vicki Willder, former Kamehameha Schools Food Services employee.

HCF Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing

Donor Criteria:

• Graduate of Kamehameha Schools (Kapalama, Maui or Keaau)

Preference:

• Students furthering their education in the culinary or catering arts trades or professions, food service industry or travel industry management

The Trustees of the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation are interested in assisting students that have been in the foster care system. Mr. and Mrs. Geist grew up independently and their successes in life came through their own personal efforts. Because of the Geists' own childhood experiences, you have been selected in recognition of the strides you have taken to succeed and to give you encouragement to continue your efforts.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Have a primary residence in Hawaii
• Attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational school
• Be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident
• Submit a letter from a Department of Human Services case worker verifying your past and/or present placement in foster care within the State of Hawaii or a member of the Department of Human Services verified eligibility status

The W.D. Uehara Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2014.  The donor has lived in Honolulu her entire life and cares deeply about the future of the islands, especially sustainability and protecting our lands and ocean.  Eligible candidates are students who are pursuing a degree in education, agriculture or environmental studies, with a preference for those attending an institution in the State of Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student
• Be an undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student
• Attend a four year college or university
• Pursue a degree in Education, Agriculture or Environmental Studies
• Minimum GPA 2.7 or above

Preference:

• Students studying in the State of Hawaii

 

This fund was created by in 2020 to support students from Hawaii pursuing a postsecondary education.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preference:

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good standing
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Established in 2010 by the Class of 1952 of Waimea High School to help students from their alma mater achieve a higher education.

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawaii
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Graduate of Waimea High School

This scholarship was established by the Alliance for Drama Education (ADE), a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 by George Kon and Walt Dulaney. ADE’s mission is to reach out to the community and through drama education stimulate, develop and refine youngster’s cognitive and creative skills. The scholarship supports past and current students of Farrington High School who were members of ADE’s flagship program: T Shirt Theater.

HCF Criteria:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be a past or current T-Shirt Theatre member at Farrington High School
• Attend an accredited, two or four year college or university
• Enroll full-time or part-time

Preference:

• First generation college students

This scholarship honors the memory of Walter Kupau, former head of the Carpenter's Union. Under Kupau's guidance, Local 745 became the fifth-largest union in the state and took an active role in local community issues, politics and public service.

HCF Criteria:

• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Plan to attend an undergraduate or graduate post high school institution or vocational school

Preferences (in order of priority):

1. Descendants of retired members in good standing with the Hawai'i Carpenter's Union Local 745 (provide name of member & relationship, i.e. father)
2. Descendants of current members of the Hawai'i Carpenter's Union Local 745 (provide name of member & relationship, i.e. father)

Created in 2020, the Watanabe "Go For It" Scholarship Fund purpose is to provide scholarships to residents of the State of Hawaii, who demonstrate financial need with a GPA of 2.0, and attend a community college in the State of Hawaii.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Donor Criteria:

• Attend a community college in the State of Hawaii

Preferences (in order of priority):

• Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• First Generation Student
• GPA of 2.5

Created in 2018, the West Oahu Economic Development Association is for graduating high school seniors from the West Side of Oahu pursuing a college degree.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Be a current high school graduating senior
• Be a resident of west Oahu to include zip codes 96797, 96706, 96707, 96709, and 96792
• Demonstrate community service

Preference:

• Attend the University of Hawaii at West Oahu
• Demonstrate community service in the communities of West Oahu

This scholarship was created by Will J. Henderson in 2006 for the benefit of child dependents of current employees at Queen's Medical Center. Mr. Henderson was the President of Queen's Medical Center in 1960 and served there for 26 years. The Will J. Henderson scholarships are commitments of his continued dedication, caring, and serving Hawai'i through the children of Queen's employees.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai’i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Attend an academic or vocational institution in Hawaii; except a University of Hawai'i systems school
• Maintain a GPA  (grade point average) of 2.0 or equivalent
• Be an dependent of a current employee of the Queen's Health Care System (parents employment information will be sent to the Queen's Medical Center Human Resources department for verification).
• Eligible employee classifications of the Queen's Health Care System:
  • Service non-professional workers
  • Clerical support staff
  • Technical and other patient care staff
  • Lower management

 

This fund was established in 2022 as a renewable scholarship with a preference for students intending to major in education or engineering.

HCF Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
• Students studying Education or Engineering in an accredited program, college, or university.

This scholarship was created in 1997 by Dorothy Bading Lanquist to support applicants studying Physical Sciences and related fields (excluding biological and social sciences).

HCF Criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Major in a physical science related field (excluding biological and social sciences)

In 2014, the grandchildren of Yoshi and Millie Ushijima established the Yoshi and Millie Scholarship Fund in memory of their grandparents.

Donor Criteria:

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a full-time student 
• Attend a four-year college or university
• GPA 3.5 or above

Preferences:

• Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Applicants who are Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math majors
• Upperclassmen (Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors)