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Scholarships in the USA - Study & Research Guides
Scholarships in the USA
The United States is home to many of the world's top-ranked universities and attracts students from every corner of the globe. Scholarship opportunities range from fully funded research positions to partial tuition awards at elite business schools. Below you'll find our guides for US scholarships, each covering eligibility, documents, benefits, and how to apply.
Kamehameha Class of 1956 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1956 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two need-based grants per cycle to full-time U.S. undergraduate or graduate students whose cumulative GPA falls between 2.5 and 3.5. Pauahi gives preference to business and STEM majors. You submit a financial hardship essay, tax documentation, and two recommendation letters on character, achievement, and community service. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1954 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1954 Nā Kanalimakūmāhā Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two need-based grants per cycle to full-time classified students at accredited post-high institutions, including vocational and trade schools. You need at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, a financial hardship essay, tax documentation, and two recommendation letters on character from teachers, counselors, coaches, or community leaders. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha 1952 Nā Hoaloha Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1952 Nā Hoaloha O Kamehameha Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two need-based grants per cycle to full-time U.S. students at accredited post-high institutions, including vocational and trade schools. You need at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, a financial hardship essay, and Pauahi financial forms with W-2s and federal tax returns. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1960 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1960 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers four postsecondary awards for full-time undergraduate or graduate students at accredited U.S. colleges, universities, or vocational and technical schools recognized by Kamehameha Schools. Applicants must show scholastic achievement, community service, good character, and intent to use their skills for the Hawaiian community, plus an essay on learning from obstacles. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kalino Foundation Need-Based Scholarship 2027
The Kalino Foundation, LLC Need-Based Scholarship through Pauahi Foundation awards one grant per cycle to a full-time U.S. undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with interest in medical, health, or wellness fields who demonstrates financial need. You submit Pauahi''s hardship essay, Student and Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns for the year the live application specifies, plus your transcript. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Hawaii residents and mainland students may apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1950 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1950 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to a full-time U.S. student in a two- or four-year vocational, associate, or bachelor''s program. You document financial need with a hardship essay, the Student & Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns, plus two recommendation letters on character and self-discipline. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 Pauahi portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Joseph David Ahuna Scholarship 2027
The Joseph David Ahuna Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two need-based grants each cycle to full-time U.S. undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 3.5 GPA who live in Hawaiʻi or on the continental United States. You submit a financial hardship essay, Pauahi''s Student and Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns, plus activities that show community service or extracurricular involvement. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Johnny Pineapple Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Johnny Pineapple Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards up to two merit grants each cycle to full-time U.S. undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 3.5 GPA who major in Hawaiian language or Hawaiian studies. You submit a community-service essay and two recommendation letters from school, community, or religious leaders. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes around December 15, 2026.
Class of 1958 Na Mea Waiwai Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1958 "Nā Mea Waiwai a Pauahi" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based postsecondary grant to full-time students in a four-year college program or a licensed vocational or technical program of two years or less. Applicants must come from a financially disadvantaged background, show they can succeed academically, and explain how they will serve the Hawaiian community. Pauahi gives special consideration to graduates who did not attend Kamehameha Schools and preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kalino Foundation Merit-Based Scholarship 2027
The Kalino Foundation, LLC Merit-Based Scholarship through Pauahi Foundation awards one grant per cycle to a full-time U.S. undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with clear interest in medical, health, or wellness fields. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, a Pauahi personal statement, activities that show community service or extracurricular leadership, and a current transcript. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Hawaii residents and mainland students may apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Johansen 'Ohana Scholarship 2027
The Johansen ''Ohana Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant each cycle to a full-time U.S. undergraduate or graduate student who participates in athletics and community service and plans to bring expertise back to benefit the Hawaiian community in Hawaiʻi. You submit two Pauahi essays, financial need documents, and one recommendation from a teacher or community leader. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Huguenot Society SC Graduate Scholarship 2027
The Huguenot Society of South Carolina Graduate Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to one graduate student working toward a history degree who submits an original scholarly essay on a Huguenot topic. Papers may cover French or Walloon Protestant history from the sixteenth century to the present in any geographic area. Submit two hard copies plus a cover letter with degree details and thesis summary by December 31 for consideration the following year. Selection is committee-based; the winning author may need to provide a Word-compatible digital copy.