USA Scholarships
December Deadline Scholarships
December Deadline Scholarships
Scholarships and fellowships with application deadlines in December. Plan ahead and submit your applications before the year-end rush.
Kamehameha Class of 1972 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two need-based postsecondary awards for full-time undergraduate or graduate students whose lives were shaped by challenging or traumatic circumstances yet show motivation to succeed in school. Applicants need at least a 2.8 GPA, financial need documentation, obstacle and hardship essays, and two recommendation letters including one from a counselor or social service agency. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents in 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.
Kamehameha Class of 1974 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1974 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards three need-based grants each cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 2.8 GPA at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. You submit a financial hardship essay, two recommendation letters (teacher and community organization), plus Pauahi''s Student and Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns. 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.
Ka Lei O Kaiona Scholarship 2027 - Class of 1967
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1967 "Ka Lei O Kaiona" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants to full-time undergraduate students in certificate, vocational, trade, technical, associate, or bachelor''s programs at accredited two- or four-year U.S. institutions. Pauahi lists no minimum GPA for this fund, asks for essays through the unified portal, and gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1962 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1962 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one postsecondary grant per cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who show community service, good character, and academic promise. You write an essay about an activity that sparked personal growth or clarified your career goals. 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.
Class of 1971 Get Chance Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971 "Get Chance" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two need-based awards for graduating high school seniors who plan full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year college in Hawaiʻi or on the U.S. mainland. You need a minimum GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, a hardship essay, and tax documents including the Student & Parent Form, W-2s, and federal returns. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents in 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.
Class of 1973 Proud to be 73 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1973 Proud to be 73 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants each cycle to graduates of a Hawaiian-focused charter school in Hawaiʻi who enroll at least half time at an accredited two- or four-year college in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. Applicants show community service or extracurricular involvement and interest in Hawaiian language, culture, or history. 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.
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.