Scholarships in Hawaii

Rich Meiers Health Administration Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a college junior, senior or graduate student majoring in health care, hospital or longer-term care administration at a college or university in Hawaii. Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA required.

 

Richie Gregory Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must major in art.

 

Robanna Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be an undergraduate majoring in a health-related field.

 

Ron Bright Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a current year graduating senior of a public Winward O'ahu high school (Castle, Kahuku, Kailua, Kalaheo or Olomana) who will major in education. Preference given to students with extra-curricular activities in the performing arts.

 

Safeway Foundation Hawaii Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a resident of the state of Hawaii attending a college or university in Hawaii. Preference for current and past employees of Safeway Hawaii and their dependent. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Sarah Rosenberg Teacher Education Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a Hawaii resident college senior majoring in education.

 

Shuichi, Katsu & Itsuyo Suga Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must major in math, physics or science & technology. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Snipes-Meyer-Vorhies Nursing Scholarship Fund (VocEd)

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be enrolled as a student majoring in nursing at Maui Community College. Minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduate, 2.0 for A.S. and C.A. required. Preference given to students in the Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing or the Certificate of Achievement (C.A.) programs. Preference may be given to students of Hawaiian ancestry.

 

Takehiko Hasegawa Kaua'i Community College Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a resident of the Island of Kaua'i attending Kaua'i Community College.

 

The Tongan Cultural Society Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be of primarily Tongan ancestry attending school in Hawaii.

 

Thz Fo Farm Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be of Chinese ancestry pursuing studies in gerontology.

 

Times Supermarket Shop & Score Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a current year graduating senior of any high school on O'ahu participating in the Times Shop and Score Program.

 

Tommy Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a current year graduating high school senior residing in the Waialua or Haleiwa areas. Two letters of recommendation are required.

 

Toraji & Toki Yoshinaga Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a sophomore at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University or Heald College.

 

Troy Barboza Educational Fund Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a dependent of a Hawaii public employee killed or injured in the line of duty (to the extend 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.

 

Vicki Willder Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be an employee or the dependent of an employee of Kamehameha Schools food services department or be a graduate of Kamehameha Schools. Preference to students majoring in culinary arts or travel industry management.

 

Waimea High School Class of 1952 Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a graduate of Waimea High School and a resident of the state of Hawaii. Minimum 2.7 GPA required.

 

Walter H. Kupau Memorial Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a descendant of members in good standing with the Hawaii Carpenter's Union Local 745, with preference given to descendants of retired members.

 

Will J. Henderson Scholarship Fund in Hawai'i

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must be a child dependent of a current employee at Queen's Medical Center who is attending or plans to attend any academic or vocational institution in Hawaii and the U.S.A. that is accredited and approved by the Hawaii Community Foundation. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

William James & Dorothy Bading Lanquist Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 19

Applicant must major in the physical sciences and related fields (excluding biological and social sciences).

 

Bruce T. and Jackie Mahi Erickson Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution pursuing studies in the creation of crafts, art and photography, and/or independent research relating to historical Hawaiian crafts and arts. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Charles S. Iwata, Jr. Memorial Annual Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution pursuing Hawaiian studies or Hawaiian language. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Charles Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program at a two- or four-year college institution majoring in Hawaiian studies/language/culture and/or education. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Choy-Kee 'Ohana Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community. Essay addressing what the biggest problem in Hawai'i is and how you would solve it is required.

 

Dan and Rachel Mahi Educational Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Daniel Kahikina and Millie Akaka Scholarship

Award: $900, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community. Recipients are strongly encouraged to provide a minimum of 10 hours of community service to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

 

Denis Wong & Associates Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in liberal arts or science, or a graduate degree in a professional field. Applicant must demonstrate a well-rounded and balanced record of achievement in preparation for career objectives.

 

Dwayne 'Nakila' Steele Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a classified undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking program as a full time student at a two- or four-year college institution. Applicant must demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, and history and commitment to contribute to the greater community.

 

Out-of-State Grant

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an entering freshman student who is not a resident of South Carolina.

 

Out-of-State Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is not a resident of Arkansas. Minimum 3.0 GPA required; 24 transfer hours and minimum 3.25 GPA required of transfer students.