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100th Infantry Battalion Memorial Scholarship 2027

Deadline February 26, 2027 at 4 p.m. HST (expected) 158 days left · Hosted by 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans (Hawaiʻi Community Foundation) · Published

The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship 2027 honors the Nisei soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion by funding college study for their direct descendants nationwide. Club 100 created the fund in 2006, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation runs it through the HCF Common Scholarship Application alongside hundreds of other donor funds. You need a 2.7 GPA, full-time enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year school, extracurricular and community service involvement, and a willingness to carry forward the battalion''s legacy in a separate essay. Hawaii residency is not required. Complete FAFSA, identify your veteran ancestor for office verification, and submit before the late-February HST deadline. Award counts and dollar amounts change each year, and prior recipients in good standing may receive preference when they reapply.

Annual award pool
Varies
Full-time study
Undergrad & grad
4 p.m. HST close
Late Feb 2027
Nationwide eligible
WWII descendant
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship?

The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship keeps Club 100''s "For Continuing Service" motto alive by sending tuition help to grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Nisei soldiers who fought in Europe. The veterans organization created the fund in 2006, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation processes every file through its Common Scholarship Application so you can pair this award with other HCF matches in one login.

Lineage is the gate, not geography. HCF publishes plainly that you do not need Hawaii residency or demonstrated financial need, which means a descendant studying in Oregon or Virginia has the same standing as someone on Oʻahu. You still file FAFSA because the common application feeds many funds at once, and you still need a 2.7 GPA, full-time credits, and a service record that shows you are carrying the battalion story forward.

The extra essay matters. Reviewers want to see how you will promote awareness of the 100th''s World War II record, whether through campus history projects, community presentations, or disciplined study tied to that legacy. Name the veteran you descend from accurately; the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans office verifies every relationship before money moves.

Plan on a winter sprint. HCF opens the common portal in early December, closes in late February at 4 p.m. HST, and expects recommendation letters shortly afterward. Notifications roll out in May and June. If you also qualify for island-based aid, compare timelines with the HIFICU Scholarship Program Hawaii 2027 or the University of Hawaiʻi ADB Scholarship 2027 so you are not double-booking recommenders on the same weekend.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Direct descendant of a 100th Infantry Battalion WWII veteran
    You must be a direct descendant of someone who honorably served on active duty with the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate) or the 100th Infantry Battalion of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team between June 5, 1942 and August 15, 1946. List the veteran's name and your relationship on the application for verification by the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans office.
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    Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA
    Donor criteria require academic achievement at or above a 2.7 GPA on your most recent transcript. HCF reviewers use your certified grades when scoring the common application.
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    Full-time enrollment at accredited college
    Undergraduates need at least 12 credits per term at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Graduate students qualify with full-time status, typically 6 to 9 graduate credits depending on your program rules.
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    Community service and activities
    Applicants should show active participation in extracurricular activities and community service, matching Club 100's motto of continuing service beyond the battlefield.
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    Legacy promotion essay
    HCF asks for an additional essay on your potential to promote awareness of the 100th Infantry Battalion's World War II accomplishments. Treat it as a serious narrative, not a checkbox paragraph.
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    No Hawaii residency requirement
    Descendants may live and attend school anywhere in the United States. The fund is administered from Hawaiʻi but eligibility follows veteran lineage, not state residency.
What you get

Benefits

  • Scholarship amount Varies by year and fund balance
  • Number of awards Varies; multiple descendants may win
  • Renewal consideration Preference for prior-year recipients in good standing
  • Eligible expenses Higher education costs per HCF rules
  • Hawaii residency Not required
  • Room and board guarantee Not specified as fully covered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    HCF Common Scholarship Application
    Create an account at hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/students and complete the online common application, selecting the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund when it appears in your matched list.
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    FAFSA submission
    File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at studentaid.gov even though financial need is not a donor requirement. HCF uses FAFSA data for many funds in the same application cycle.
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    Certified academic transcript
    Upload or request transcripts showing your cumulative GPA and current enrollment. Graduate applicants should include all postsecondary work HCF lists in the portal instructions.
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    Veteran lineage details
    Provide the full name of the qualifying 100th veteran and your relationship. The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Office Manager confirms eligibility before awards finalize.
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    Legacy essay responses
    Answer HCF essay prompts, including the donor essay on promoting the battalion legacy. Follow word limits in the live portal each year.
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    Letters of recommendation
    HCF typically requires recommenders to submit letters through the portal shortly after the main deadline. For the 2026-2027 cycle, letters were due about two weeks after the February close; expect a similar March 2027 cutoff.
Step by step

How to apply

Gather service records or family history showing your direct descent from a qualifying 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran before you start the HCF portal.
Visit hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/students, register, and begin the Common Scholarship Application early so recommenders and FAFSA data have time to sync.
Submit FAFSA with accurate school codes. HCF pulls financial data from studentaid.gov for matching even when this memorial fund does not require demonstrated need.
Explain how you will honor the 100th's story through study, service, or community work. Mention specific club events, research, or volunteer plans when they are real.
Enter GPA, coursework, and extracurricular involvement exactly as they appear on official documents. Incomplete academic sections delay committee review.
File the full common application by the published close, historically late February at 4 p.m. Hawaiʻi Standard Time. HCF encourages early submission.
Remind recommenders immediately after you submit. Awardees are often notified on a rolling basis from May through June for the upcoming academic year.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 26, 2027 at 4 p.m. HST (expected)
158 days left
Early Dec 2026
HCF Common Scholarship Application expected to open for the 2027-2028 academic year, following the early-December pattern used in recent cycles.
Dec 2026 - Feb 2027
Descendants complete FAFSA, legacy essays, and veteran verification details while gathering transcripts.
26 Feb 2027
Expected main application deadline at 4 p.m. HST through the HCF portal.
Mar 2027
Recommendation letters typically due about two weeks after the primary close per HCF common-application rules.
May - Jun 2027
Rolling award notifications to selected descendants for the upcoming academic year.
2027-28 school year
Scholarship funds applied toward accredited study per HCF disbursement procedures.
Questions

FAQ

Who qualifies for the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship?

Direct descendants of veterans who honorably served in the 100th Infantry Battalion during World War II may apply if they hold at least a 2.7 GPA, attend an accredited college full time, and participate in service activities. You do not need to live in Hawaii.

Do I need Hawaii residency for the 100th Infantry Battalion memorial scholarship?

No. Donor criteria published by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation state that applicants do not need to be Hawaii residents. Eligibility follows your relationship to a qualifying 100th veteran, not your mailing address.

What GPA do I need for the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship?

You must demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA. HCF verifies the figure on your submitted transcript during common-application review.

When is the 100th Infantry Battalion memorial scholarship deadline?

The fund runs on the HCF Common Scholarship calendar. Recent cycles closed in late February around 4 p.m. HST, with recommendation letters due shortly after. Expect a similar late-February 2027 deadline and confirm dates on hawaiicommunityfoundation.org when the portal opens.

How much is the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship worth?

Award amounts and the number of recipients vary each year depending on fund earnings and donor guidelines. HCF lists the memorial fund in its scholarship search, but dollar values are not fixed like a set stipend program.

How does the 100th Infantry Battalion verify my veteran ancestor?

You enter the veteran's name and your relationship on the application. The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Office Manager confirms eligibility against organization records before awards are finalized.

Can graduate students apply for the 100th Infantry Battalion memorial scholarship?

Yes. Donor criteria allow both undergraduate and graduate students who meet full-time credit requirements at accredited institutions. Graduate full-time status typically means 6 to 9 credits, per HCF fund descriptions.

Can I renew the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship?

Prior recipients may receive preference if they continue to meet eligibility requirements and remain in good academic standing. You must complete the HCF Common Scholarship Application again each year to be considered for renewal.

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