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Hawaii College Grants

If you are a resident of Hawaii, you may see no reason to leave your island home to pursue a higher education elsewhere. At the same time, many students outside of Hawaii also dream of being able to attend school in the paradise. For all parties, there is hope through grants and scholarships available through the state, as well as some corporations and other institutions.

The Hawaii State Incentive Grant is a need-based financial program that is available to low income students who are state residents as a supplement to a Pell Grant. Another opportunity is the State of Hawaii B Plus Scholarship program, which takes into account both need and merit. Qualified candidates are planning to enroll in the University of Hawaii system, can prove financial need through the FAFSA, and have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The Hawaiian Affairs Scholarship Program, administered by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, provides a wide variety of scholarships and grants for various categorized purposes, including enrollment in math and science major programs, pursuit of a business degree, attendance to specific colleges, and being a Native Hawaiian.

The University of Hawaii also provides an array of gift money programs through SEED (the Office of Student Equity, Excellence, and Diversity). Various categories include:

Continuing Scholars awards of $1000 to $5000

First Year Student Scholarships

International Student Awards

Regent Scholarships (full tuition for freshmen with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, plus excellent SAT or ACT scores)

Presidential Scholarships (full tuition for junior level students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher)

List of Hawaii College Grants

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.