Kūlia Project | Scholarship Database

AAUW Honolulu Undergraduate Academic Scholarship

Website: https://www.aauwhonolulu.org/

Eligibility: 

• Be a woman living in Hawaii
• Demonstrate financial need
• ​Be over 21 years of age and have had your educational plans interrupted or delayed by family work obligations or challenging personal circumstances.
• Be accepted or enrolled as a full or part-time undergraduate in a college, community college, or university in the State of Hawaii or on-line program from a regionally accredited public or private not for profit educational institution.
• Have completed a minimum of 12 credits.
• Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for the most recent 2 semesters.
• Note: No student intern or contractor receiving financial compensation from AAUW Honolulu is eligible for this scholarship

AFCEA Hawaiʻi

Website: https://www.afceahawaii.org/education-programs

Eligibility: 

• These merit-based scholarships are open to high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and professional certificate students studying STEM fields to include cyber and intelligence.

Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship

Website: https://www.dukefoundation.org/scholarships

Eligibility: 

• For full-time, undergraduates attending an accredited college or high school seniors demonstrating financial need. Applicant must be a resident of Hawaii and a U.S. citizen; must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; and must participate in canoeing, surfing, kayaking, swimming, diving, water polo, sailing, or volleyball, with a record of accomplishments and intention to compete in college. Applicants should demonstrate the spirit of aloha through leadership and community involvement. Multiple one-time scholarships available generally ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 each.

APIA Scholars

Website: https://apiascholars.org/scholarships/

Eligibility: 

• Be able to describe ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2025

ASM Global Stars Scholarship Program

Website: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ASMGlobalStars/

Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship

Website: https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/atsuhiko_tateuchi_memorial_scholarship_-_undergrad/

Eligibility: 

• This scholarship is offered to the following types of students: 
• Graduating High School Seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university (2-year or 4-year degrees).
• Students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking support to continue your degree.
• Students must be a resident of Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska.
• Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at current school or the most recently completed academic experience.
• Must demonstrate financial need. 
• Preference will be given to students of Japanese ancestry or other Asian ancestry.
• Eligible Costs: Support for Tuition, support for Mandatory Fees, support for Room and Board. Funding will be paid directly to the school - no direct payments to students.
• Types of Institution: any accredited community college, or private or public university located in the United States. 
• Submission of a complete application, including all required uploads."

Bayer Life Sciences Scholarship

Website: https://www.bayer.com/en/us/education

Eligibility: 

• 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).

Binhi At Ani Scholarship

Website: https://binhiatani.org/baa-scholarship-program/

Eligibility: 

• Applicant must be a resident of the island of Maui.
• Applicant must be scheduled to graduate in 2024 from a high school on Maui with a cumulative high school grade point average (through the 1st semester of 2023) of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale.
• Applicant must complete the application as instructed and provide all required documents by the stated deadline. Failure to follow the instructions will result in your application not being forwarded to the Scholarship Judges."

Captrust Scholarship

Website: https://www.captrust.com/the-captrust-scholarship/

Eligibility:

• All students must be actively enrolled pursing an undergraduate’s degree with a current grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Coca Cola Scholarship

Website: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Eligibility: 

• Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2024-2025 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
• Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework

Duke Award Scholarship

Website: https://www.dukefoundation.org/scholarships

Eligibility: 

• The Duke Award is a one-time award of up to $15,000 created to recognize an outstanding Hawaii high school senior who exemplifies the character and personality traits of Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Award scholars fulfill the Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship requirements at the highest level. This scholarship will help raise awareness about Duke and inspire individuals to emulate his character.
• Applicants for the Duke Award must be nominated by a school or athletic official.* Once a nomination is verified, a link and password to the Duke Award application is emailed to the student.

Edith Kanakaole Foundation Scholarship

Website: https://edithkanakaolefoundation.org/scholarship.php

Eligibility: 

• You must be whole or part-native Hawaiian ancestry.
• You must demonstrate financial need.
• You must attend a school located on Hawaiʻi Island.
• You must be in residence on Hawaiʻi Island.
• You must enroll as a full-time student.
• You must agree to participate and complete a giveback program.
• You must have at least a 2.5 GPA in all previous high school/higher education work.
• You must maintain a 3.0 GPA during the school year of your award.

Elks National Foundation

Website: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Eligibility: 

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Website: https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/scholarship-details

Eligibility: 

• 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students.
• Legal resident of the U.S.
• Currently in school or planning to attend college or graduate school.

Grove Farm Scholarship

Website: https://www.grovefarm.com/grove-farm-scholarship-program

Eligibility: 

• This merit-based scholarship is offered to local high school seniors graduating from one of Kauaʻi's three public high schools -- Kapa’a High, Kaua’i High, or Waimea High -- who will be attending a four-year university or college.

Hana Lima Scholarship

Website: https://www.alulike.org/hlsp/

Eligibility: 

• Be of Native Hawaiian Ancestry
• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Received a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Not currently receiving any Kamehameha Schools financial aid for post-secondary education
• Maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average (GPA)
• Enrolled full-time in a 2-year vocational degree or vocational certification program at approved educational institutions in Hawai‘i listed on the application
• The Hana Lima Scholarship DOES NOT assist with Baccalaureate, Graduate, or Professional Degrees

Hawaii Citizen Scholar Award

Website: https://www.hawaiilodging.org/citizen-scholar-awards.html

Eligibility: 

• Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3
• Exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship;
• Realize their individual goals and aspirations;
• Possess the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in
• a global society; and
• Pursue post-secondary education and/or careers without need for remediation.
• realize their goals and aspirations

Hawaii Community Foundation

Website: https://hcf.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=544

Eligibility: 

• Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (unless otherwise stated)

Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation

Website: https://www.hawaiirotaryyouthfoundation.org/sitepage/apply-now

Eligibility: 

• Applicant must be a 2024 graduating Hawaii high school senior who will be attending, as a full- time student, an accredited 4-year college or university in Hawaii or on the U.S. Mainland to earn a baccalaureate degree. A full-time student is defined as taking a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester or equivalent.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of Hawaii prior to submittal of application.

Hawaii Self Storage

Website: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/hawaii-self-storage-student-scholarship

Eligibility: 

• be a Hawai'i resident
• be a current high school senior
• be accepted and enrolled full-time (with a minimum of 12 credits) at a 4-year college or university
• be able to submit a letter of acceptance into a recognized academic degree program

HawaiiUSA FCU Scholarship

Website: https://www.hawaiiusafcu.com/about/giving-back/community-support/scholarships#component-4a1c4b2c-ced5-4e2e-ac16-de0d97a54582

Eligibility: 

• Be a primary HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union member for at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying
• Keep your HawaiiUSA account(s) in good standing (show a history of responsible money management)
• Be enrolled as a full-time student during the upcoming academic school year

HMSA Kaimana Awards Scholarship

Website: https://www.hmsa.com/awards-and-scholarships/hmsa-kaimana-awards-and-scholarship-program/

Eligibility: 

• 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.

Manaʻo O Ke Kai Scholarship

Website: https://manaonui.com/manao_o_ke_kai_scholarship/

Eligibility: 

• Manaʻo O Ke Kai Scholarship Program provides financial awards to Native Hawaiians who are actively pursuing post-secondary or continuing education. Those seeking programs of study in ocean-related vocations or careers are preferred, but we also support Native Hawaiians who are trying to further their education and skill-set. Programs of study must be at an accredited; post-secondary education institution, or certificate program (ex: a marine training school). Scholarship awards can be used for expenses directly related to institution or school expenditures, including: tuition, fees, room and board, books, and materials.

MOAA Military Child Scholarships

Website: https://ambahq.org/scholarships/#:~:text=MOAA%20%E2%80%93%20Scholarship%20Fund,cornerstone%20of%20a%20strong%20democracy.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be under 24 years old. Applicants must have a parent eligible for MOAA membership or be children of active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or retired enlisted military personnel. If the applicant served in a uniformed service before completing college, his or her maximum age for eligibility will be increased by the number of years he or she so served, up to five years. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Children attending U.S. military academies and academy prep schools are not eligible. If selected for any Educational Assistance program, the sponsoring parent must have a paid MOAA membership throughout the college years and, if applicable, until the loan is repaid. Male applicants must affirm they have registered or will register for the Selective Service (by accepting the terms at the end of the application).

National Honor Society Scholarships

Website: https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/

Eligibility: 

• A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
• An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
• An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Paubox Kahikina Scholarship

Website: https://www.paubox.com/kahikina-stem-scholarship

Eligibility: 

• Native Hawaiian
• Pursuing a STEM or technology related major
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Annually publish content on your college journey

Pauahi Foundation

Website: https://pauahi.org/apply-for-a-scholarship

Eligibility: 

• 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.