Scholarships & Financial Aid
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai`i Scholarship: Promoting the Filipino community. Deadline - 3/15/2024.
(1) How do you expect to promote Hawaii’s business community in your chosen field of study? (2) How do you expect to broaden opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs and other businesses in your chosen field of study? (3) How do you expect to support the well-being of the community in your chosen field of study? (4) How do you expect to strengthen business links between Hawaii and the Philippines?Click here or on the logo for more information.
See the app in the sidebar.
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HIJC Foundation Scholarship: Leadership and community service. Deadline - 4/15/2024.
For Hawaii students attending Hawaii colleges and Universities. For students showing leadership in community service. See the app in the sidebar.
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Horatio Alger Scholarships especially for Juniors and Seniors. Deadline - 3/15/2024.
Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Shell Scholarships: Interest in the energy industry, math and science. Deadline - 3/15/2024.
The Shell Technical Scholarship and Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship have been created to provide financial and career assistance to graduating high school seniors who have expressed an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science. In each program, Shell will sponsor up to 20 one-year awards of $2,500 for selected graduating high school seniors enrolling in engineering or geosciences at universities identified by Shell. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Questbridge College Prep Scholars. Juniors! Deadline - 3/20/2024.
Chinese Women's Club of Honolulu Scholarship: Hawaii resident, college-bound, community involvement. Deadline - 3/31/2024.
The CWC awards scholarships to Hawaii residents seeking college admission. CWC looks at extra-curricular activities, community service activities, leadership positions held, and personal goals for the future. Apps in H101 and the sidebar. |
Expressions Challenge: Creatively share about your world: Spoken word, Creative writing, Visual arts, Media arts. Deadline 3/31/2024.
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship: PSA to stop distracted driving. Video and Radio deadline - 4/1/2024.
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship | $2,000 or $8,000 | Deadline:Billboard, 4/1/2024-Video and Radio. |
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits.
For the video competition:
For both the high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $8,000. Videos are due April 1.
For the billboard competition:
For both high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Billboard designs are due March 1.
For the radio competition:
For both high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Recordings are due April 1.
Bayer Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship; Interest in life sciences. Deadline - 4/1/2024.
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors of all high schools in Hawaii who will be attending an accredited college or university to pursue a discipline related to the life sciences (including agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, chemistry, crop science and soil science). Click here or on the logo for more information.
See the app in the sidebar.
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Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship: ILWU Family, UH System-bound. Deadline - 4/1/2024.
The Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for education at any school in the University of Hawaii System to the family members of existing and retired ILWU Local 142 members as well as the members themselves, ation. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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HEA Scholarship: Members, College-bound, Major in Education. Deadline 4/1/2024.
Two scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each are awarded to graduating high school seniors who will enroll in any two- or four-year state or nationally accredited institution of higher learning in the 2024-2025 academic year. This scholarship is open only to HEA members, their children and/or their grandchildren. Preference is given to those intending to major in education. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship. Deadline - 4/1/2024.
Lockheed Martin launched the STEM Scholarship Program in 2018 as part of investment in the next generation of STEM talent. We are committed to providing access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields Click here or on the logo for more information.
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(Carl's Jr) Karcher Founders' Scholarship: Academics, Leadership, need financial assistance. Deadline - 4/4/2024.
On behalf of our Carl’s Jr. founders, we award $100,000 in scholarships every Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Ko`olau Federal Credit Union Scholarship. Membership required. Deadloine - 4/12/2024.
- Senior; - Planning to attend a US college or university; - Current membership required; - Achievement, Community Service, Financial need, Personal statement. See the app in the sidebar.
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OFCU Monetary Award: Achievement, Citizenship, Accomplishment. Deadline - 4/12/2024.
- Senior; - Living in the membership district; - Membership not required; - Achievement, Citizenship and Character Click here or on the logo for more information.
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National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club Scholarship: Interest in Buffalo Soldiers. Deadline - 4/15/2024.
The philosophy of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club is: Click here or on the logo for more information.
See the app in the sidebar.
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HACAC Student Scholarship: Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion. Deadline - 4/22/2024.
HACAC is excited to offer ten (10) $2,000 scholarships to students planning to attend a regionally accredited college, community college, or university! This one-time, non-renewable award is designed for applicants with demonstrated involvement and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in high school/college, the community, and/or service to others. Applicants must be a graduating Hawaiʻi high school senior. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Bottles4College Scholarship 2024. Deadline - 4/30/2024.
Bottles4College is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization spearheaded by Genshu Price, a 16-year-old Hawaii kid, on a Mission to collect recyclable bottles + cans to pay for college tuition of Hawaii kids who want to go to college. Please join Genshu and collect recyclable bottles + cans and help kids, their future, and our planet at the same time! Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Dong Ji Hoi Dr. Syngman Rhee Scholarship: Korean ancestry, Essay on Dr. Rhee. Deadline - 4/30/2024.
Applicants must be of at least 50% Korean Ethnicity, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and a resident of Hawai`i. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship Program. Deadline 4/30/2024.
Be a graduating high school senior and resident of Hawaii; Be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university; Enjoys playing the ukulele; Must be of good character; Demonstrates financial need. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Hawaii High School Humanitarian Scholarship: Positive difference in Hawaii. Deadline - 5/15/2024.
The law firm of Davis Levin Livingston is looking for Hawaii’s High School Humanitarian—a college-bound high school student who has demonstrated a profound commitment to making a positive difference in Hawaii. Click here on the logo for more information.
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2024 Paubox Kahikina Scholarship: Native Hawaiian interest in STEM. Deadline - 5/31/2024.
The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Majors and those pursuing Tech careers in general. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Hawaiian Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons Scholarship Program: Academic Promise, Extra Curriculars, Financial Need. Deadline - 5/31/2024.
To provide a $1,500.00 Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Hui Makaala Scholarship: Interest in Okinawan culture. Deadline - 5/31/2024.
This scholarship program is to support Hawaiian college-bound students who have an interest in, or have contributed to Okinawan culture in the community. Click here or on the logo for more information.
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Zombie Apocalypse Scholars. Deadline - 10/31/2024.
"Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)
Requires a Unigo account.
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Elks CA-HI: Vocational Grant. For Voc/Tech programs/college. Deadline - 3-6 months before program begins.
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Thiel Fellowship. Deadline-None
Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation’s network of founders, investors, and scientists. |
Native Hawaiian focused scholarships. Deadlines vary
Great list of scholarships with a focus on Native Hawaiian advancement.
Click here or on the graphic to connect. See the list in the sidebar.
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Scholarship Databases. 1 Account, $Billions of opportunities |
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Financial Aid Tools from KCC
2 more great LOCAL financial aid tools.
KCC shares 2 links to help you with issues around financial aid:
Kuilei Courageous Conversations about Financial Aid:
Kapi‘olani CC's Community Workshop on Financial Aid:
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Fastweb FAFSA and Financial Aid Resources
Click here or on the logo for more.
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The College Solution: Financial Aid Tools, FAFSA
2 Great Financial Aid Tools
SwiftStudent: New Tool to Appeal Financial Aid Awards
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College Essay Guy Financial Aid Resources: FinAid Award Letter, Appealing your FinAid Award
Navigating Financial Aid Once You’re Accepted (Part 1): This first guide will walk you through how to understand your financial aid award letter. How to Write a Great Financial Aid Appeal Letter (Part 2): If the financial aid award you received from college is making it tough to attend, it might be worth appealing it. Here's a more detailed step-by-step guide to writing a great financial aid appeal letter. |