USA Scholarships
Partial Funding Scholarship Guides
Partial Funding Scholarships
Not every scholarship covers 100% of your costs, but partial funding can still make a huge difference. The scholarships listed here cover a significant share of tuition or living expenses, reducing what you need to pay out of pocket.
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.
Intoxalock Drunk Driving Scholarship 2026 - $3,000
The Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship awards one non-renewable $3,000 prize to a student enrolled or accepted at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university in any field of study. Intoxalock, an ignition interlock provider headquartered in Iowa, asks applicants to create an original 30- to 60-second public service announcement video on YouTube about drunk driving dangers and prevention, mark the upload as Unlisted, and submit name, address, email, phone, school, and video link through the form at intoxalock.com/scholarship. Copyrighted material without permission disqualifies entries. The 2025 cycle closed December 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST; the next annual intake is expected to follow the same December 31 pattern in 2026. Payment typically goes directly to the winner''s school unless the institution requires otherwise.
JDBNOW Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Business Award
The JDBNOW Scholarship is a $1,000 annual award from JDBNOW, the Ohio-based Byrider auto finance group, for U.S. citizens who are accepted to or enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university and pursuing a bachelor''s degree in business administration. You submit an online application with proof of college acceptance or a current transcript. CareerOneStop and federal scholarship listings cite a December 1 deadline each cycle; contact [email protected] for the live form because the public website focuses on vehicle financing.
Holomua Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi Hawaiian Studies
The Holomua Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports one full-time undergraduate junior or senior pursuing a Hawaiian studies degree. Applicants must demonstrate financial need with a hardship essay plus Student & Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns. Pauahi gives special consideration to students who plan to become Hawaiian studies teachers. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. The 2027-28 Pauahi portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Instant Checkmate Legal Scholarship 2026 - $2,500
Instant Checkmate''s Law and Legal Studies Scholarship awards $2,500 to one student preparing for a legal career. The San Diego-based public records company invites U.S. citizens or legal residents who are at least 18 and enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution to submit either a 750-word essay or a video essay on why a career in law inspires them, plus the Scholarship Application Form on instantcheckmate.com/scholarship. Eligible majors include pre-law, political science, criminal justice, paralegal studies, and J.D. programs in law-related concentrations. High school seniors may apply once accepted and enrolled. The annual cycle historically closes December 31 with winners announced around mid-February. For the 2026 intake, plan on a December 31, 2026 deadline unless the sponsor posts new dates.
Ho'omāka'ika'i Endowment Fund 2027 - Pauahi
The Ho''omāka''ika''i Named Endowment Fund from the Pauahi Foundation awards one scholarship each cycle to a former Kamehameha Schools Ho''omāka''ika''i program participant who studies Hawaiian language or Hawaiian studies full time at a Hawaiʻi college or university. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply. Pauahi lists no minimum GPA and welcomes applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. mainland. Preference goes to students of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. The 2027-28 Pauahi portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Little Bacon Urban Achievers Scholarship 2027
The James Bacon, KS '71 Little Bacon Urban Achievers Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one grant each cycle to a full-time U.S. postsecondary student focused on vocational arts, trades, or other career credentials. You may be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited school in Hawaiʻi or on the mainland. Pauahi gives preference to residents of Niʻihau, Hilo, or Molokaʻi and to speakers of the Niʻihau dialect of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, plus Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply through the unified Pauahi portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
HW Part Store Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay
The HW Part Store $1,000 Scholarship Program awards one one-time $1,000 grant to a student enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or tertiary institution who meets the company''s residency and age rules. HW Part Store, an Austin-based supplier of heavy equipment seal kits and parts, asks for a 500-word essay on construction machinery safety, maintenance, or aftermarket parts, submitted through a secure online form with a shareable document link. Applicants must be at least 18, a permanent legal U.S. resident physically in the United States or hold a valid student visa, and be enrolled or planning to enroll in agricultural sciences at an accredited U.S. institution per the published eligibility list. The 2026 cycle deadline is December 31, 2026. Original work only; plagiarized or AI-generated essays may be rejected.