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LEDA: Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America: Juniors, Leadership, low income Summer Institute, Senior Year and College support up to Full Ride Deadline: 12/12/2023
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Every year, LEDA conducts a national search to find the next cohort of LEDA Scholars. They attend a five-week Summer Institute at Princeton University, followed by unparalleled support and advising through college graduation and beyond.
LEDA for Life.

Click here or on the logo for more information.
Science Ambassador Scholarship $20,000.00 Deadline: 12/13/2023
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A full–tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM.

Click here or on the logo for more information.

Statewide Scholarship ʻAha Series

These in-person events are free to attend and are open to all.  Please register below as dinner will be provided.  A $500 scholarship will be awarded at each Scholarship ’Aha event.

December 13, 2023

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Windward Community College, Hale ʻĀkoakoa

Questions? Email Gus Cobb-Adams at [email protected]
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship $40,000.00 Deadline: 12/15/2023
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You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000
(up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!
Applications are now OPEN and will close on December 15th at 4:00pm EST.

For more information, click here or on the logo.
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship $1,000.00 Deadline: 12/15/2023
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Medical Scrubs Collection is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who go above and beyond to help others every day. To show our appreciation for these hard working individuals, MSC has decided to Pay it Forward by creating an annual scholarship opportunity for students studying in any health or medical-related field

For more information, click here or on the logo.
Violet Richardson Award $500.00 Deadline: 12/15/2023
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To request an application form (fillable pdf or google form versions available), please contact: 
Soroptimist International of Central Oahu 
Name: Rene Tokunaga 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 497-1361 (call or text) 
Mailing address: P.O. Box 893102 

Mililani, HI 96789-3102 

For more information, click here or on the logo.
Scalacube Gaming Scholarship $2,000.00 Deadline: 12/31/2023
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Are you a high school student looking for some additional tuition funding? Are you a Minecraft connoisseur or previous youth ambassador? A hobbyist? Just someone who LOVES to play? We have an exciting opportunity for you...

We want you to tell us, in your own words, how this game can be used to facilitate learning. We welcome your opinions, experiences, and ideas on how this amazing game can be utilized for learning. What more can we do with Minecraft? Let us know and you could win $2000 to further your own education.

For more information, click here or on the logo.
Live Mas Scholarship $25,000 Deadline: 1/3/2024
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No grades, test scores or essays. The Live Más Scholarship is for students ages 16 - 26 who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. Submit a two-minute video telling us what you’re passionate about and how you plan to make a difference.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program $40,000 Deadline: 1/4/2024
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Welcome to the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program application. This program honors America’s foremost young leaders who demonstrate the leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship exhibited by President Ronald Reagan. Learn more about this program and find tips for crafting a successful application here.
APIA Scholars $20,000 Deadline: 1/9/2024
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The APIA Scholarship is our largest scholarship program, open to AANHPI undergraduate students attending any U.S. accredited university or college. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 one-year awards to $20,000 multi-year awards. APIA Scholars has a special focus on supporting AANHPI students who live at or below the poverty line; are in the first generation of their family to attend college; are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity. Strong applicants would also have an emphasis on community service and leadership.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
Charles R. Kendall Scholarship $3,000 Deadline: 1/16/2024
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Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a university or college on a full-time basis.
Member must be in good standing for at least one year.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
Russell K. Okata Scholarship $3,000 Deadline: 1/16/2024
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Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis.
Member must be in good standing for at least one year.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
Kamehameha Schools College Scholarships $ Varies Deadline: 1/19/2024
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Be a Hawaii resident; Enrolling as a full-time, classified, degree seeking undergraduate student with financial need for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year (Senior); Complete the CSS profile.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
ROTC Scholarships $ Full Ride Deadline: Varies
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  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Medical and Fitness levels required.
  • Post college service required.
  • Apply early to increase your chances of being selected!
Deadlines (DO NOT WAIT FOR THESE DEADLINES):
Army - 3/4/2024.
Hawaii Army National Guard Tuition Assistance - 30 days prior to start of class.
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship $1,000 Deadline: 1/30/2024
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 The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.
140-character statement that completes this sentence: Instead of spending time with technology, I'd rather...
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HSF Aspire to Lead Scholarship $2,500 Deadline: 1/31/2024
hOur theme for this year’s 2023-2024 HSF Aspiring Scholars Award is Aspire To Lead, and we hope to challenge our applicants with unique, philosophical, and open-ended questions. We will be giving away three scholarships to the winning applicants who portray excellent academic and community-leadership qualities, in addition to several finalists and honorable mentions.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
See the flyer in the sidebar.
Pauahi Foundation Scholarships $ Varies Deadline: 1/31/2024
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Enrolled in a classified, degree-seeking program, including vocational, trade & technical programs

Attending a two- or four-year accredited institution* in the state of Hawaii or the continental United States that is recognized by KS.

A full-time undergraduate or graduate student, as defined by their degree program. Half-time undergraduate or graduate students may be considered per individual scholarship requirements.

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Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship $5,000.00 Deadline: 2/1/2024
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Its main objective is to provide scholarships for Hawaii youth to further their education after high school. Scholarship funds are provided from Rotarians, investments, gifts, individual donors, and interest from the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Grant. Each participating Hawaii District 5000 Rotary Club selects a deserving high school student to receive a scholarship to a 4-year college or university in Hawaii or on the U.S. Mainland to earn a baccalaureate degree.

Click here or on the logo for more information.
See the app/LOR in the sidebar.
Takitani Foundation Scholarship $3,000.00 Deadline: 2/1/2024
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Senior at an accredited public, private, or parochial high school in Hawaii;

Strong record of scholastic achievement and potential;

Active participant in co-curricular, extra-curricular activities;

Actively participate in community service endeavors over an extended period of time;

Candidate for undergraduate acceptance into an accredited or licensed business school, technical school, community college, or four-year college (no restrictions on the location of the school or field of study);

Not be a related to any Board Director of the Takitani Foundation;

Need for financial assistance.

Click here or on the logo for more information.
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Scholarship $2,000.00 Deadline: 2/10/2024
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- Be a HawaiiUSA member for at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying. If you are not yet a HawaiiUSA member become one today so you can apply for the scholarship next year!

- Have an account in good standing (a history of responsible money management)

- Be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2024-2025 academic school year (Senior)

Click here or on the logo for more information.
See the app/LOR in the sidebar.
Hawai`i Self Storage Scholarship $4,000 Deadline: 2/15/2024
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In 2005, Hawai'i Self Storage created a scholarship program to financial support future leaders in our community.
The program annually rewards up to $4,000 each, to 10-11 high school seniors across the state.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
John Lennon Scholarships $20,000.00 Deadline: 2/15/2024
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must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of February 15, 2024.

must be in residence in the United States or its territories.

may only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program.

may not submit the same musical work to more than one BMI Foundation awards program.

may only submit works that have not been assigned to any major music publisher or major record label.

One audio file and lyric sheet of an original song.

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HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program $5,000.00 Deadline: 2/23/2024
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Graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2024.

Have a 2.75 or higher GPA verified by a school transcript (official or unofficial) submitted by a school faculty member.

Have participated in at least one sport during one or more of their high school years. Eligible sports must be sanctioned by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA).

Have participated in community service projects in addition to school activities during their high school years.

Write a personal statement and an essay about community and well-being.

Submit two letters of recommendation from school faculty, mentors, or coaches.

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Women's League of Central Union Church Rewick Fund $2,000 Deadline: 2/28/2024
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- Awarded to students (Seniors) from Hawaii enrolled (or will be enrolled) in any accredited school for undergraduate or graduate college training, or for other specialized training beyond high school and includes full time, part time or online students.
- Please visit ScholarsApp.com to create an account.
The University of Hawaiʻi offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to students attending any of theu ten UH campuses. Scholarships available include need and merit-based awards, scholarships based on specific majors, preference for geographic location, campus and other unique criteria.
Within the UH System, students can apply for UH System Scholarships, campus scholarships, as well as scholarships that vary by campus department.
Since campuses vary, students are encouraged to begin by looking at their home campus financial aid office website for more information.
ODKF Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship $1,000 - $3,500 3/1/2024
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- Demonstrating financial need;
- Resident of Hawaii and a U.S. citizen;
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- Participate in canoeing, surfing, kayaking, swimming, diving, water polo, sailing, or volleyball, with a record of accomplishments and intention to compete in college;
- Demonstrate the spirit of aloha through leadership and community involvement.
Ask your counselor about the Duke Award!
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship $2,000 or $8,000 Deadline: 3/1/2024-Billboard, 4/1/2024-Video and Radio.
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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.

Click here or on the logo for more information.
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship $10,000 Deadline: 3/1/2024
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- Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card;
- 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School.
Click here or on the logo for more information.
Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship Program $2,000 Deadline: 4/30/2024
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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.
Elks CA-HI Vocational Grant $2,000 Deadline: 3-6 months before program begins
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Thiel Fellowship $100,000 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.
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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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Scholar's App is a platform that connects students to verified scholarships and helps track the entire financial aid process. Easily create a profile, search for scholarships, and submit applications online.
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2 more great LOCAL financial aid tools.s
KCC shares 2 links to help you with issues around financial aid:k
Kuilei Courageous Conversations about Financial Aid:
 
Kapi‘olani CC's Community Workshop on Financial Aid:
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2 Great Financial Aid Tools
  • Finding colleges that would give a student better financial aid and/or merit scholarships.

SwiftStudent: New Tool to Appeal Financial Aid Awards 

  • Appealing a financial aid award.

Click on the Titles to see more.

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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.