Hawaii College Scholarships

The islands of Hawaii spark a certain contentment in many residents, and often, when students graduate high school, they don't wish to leave for the mainland to complete a college degree. However, like students in most of the country, Hawaiian citizens often need great financial assistance in order to afford the cost of gaining a higher education. Fortunately, Hawaii scholarships are available to help reduce the out of pocket expense of pursuing a degree.

For those with financial need who have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to enroll in the University of Hawaii system, the State of Hawaii B Plus Scholarship is a great option. Complete a FAFSA to apply. Others who graduate from Kamahameha Schools can qualify for the Kamehameha Post-High Scholarships, available to continuing residents of Hawaii enrolled in a college or university as an undergrad or graduate or in a technical or vocational school.

The Hawaiian Affairs Scholarship Program has a number of categories for which students may qualify for additional funding. Business majors, math or science majors, attendance at a specific college, or ethnicity as a Native Hawaiian may afford you one of these scholarships. While the Hawaiian Education Association offers most of its scholarships for individuals seeking a degree in education, there are more generalized monies available, such as $1000 scholarships for undergraduates (and senior year high school students) who show academic merit and financial hardship. To be considered, candidates should submit an essay about the role of higher education in their lives, as well as recommendations.

List of Hawaii Scholarships

• Clem Judd, Jr. Memorial Scholarship — $1000 to $2500 awarded each year to undergraduate students who are of Hawaiian heritage.


• Faith C. Ai Lai Hea Student Teacher Scholarship — $5000 awarded each year to two undergraduate and graduate students with preference given to Hawaiian residents.


• Faith C. Ai Lai Hea Undergraduate Scholarship — $2000 awarded each year to four freshmen undergraduate students who are residents of Hawaii and majoring in education.


• Hawaii Education Association High School Student Award — $1000 awarded each year to five freshmen undergraduate students who are residents of Hawaii and children of HEA members.


• Hawaii Education Association Student Teach Scholarship — $2000 awarded each year to two freshmen undergraduate and graduate students who are members of HEA and majoring in education.


• National Association of Geoscience Teachers - Far Western Section Scholarship — $500 awarded each year to undergraduate students attending Hawaii and select state colleges.

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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.