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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.
Goldman Babboni Fernandez Walsh Scholarship 2027
Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh, known as Justice Pays, awards $1,000 through an annual essay contest for students attending or planning to attend college during the 2026-2027 academic year. Email an essay of at least two paragraphs about pursuing healthcare or legal careers, including your name and school. Applicants under 18 need parent or guardian permission and must be in good standing with their institution. Submit between August 1 and December 1, 2026 to [email protected].
Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarships 2027 - Legacy Guide
The Hilda E. Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarships historically supported undergraduate students with financial need, a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better, and conservative, service-minded values through invitation-only awards coordinated with partner colleges. Trustees announced plans to disburse remaining assets and wind down the foundation after 2023, so new public applications are unlikely. This guide documents eligibility, partner-school pathways, and what to verify on hebf.org or with your institution before you rely on Bretzlaff funding for 2027-2028.
Gladys & Clifford Chun Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Gladys E. and Clifford T.F. Chun Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports two full-time undergraduates or graduate students enrolled at a continental U.S. college or university. U.S. residents may apply through the unified Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026. You must not hold another Pauahi Foundation scholarship, and you need a recommendation letter addressing character, resilience, and service. No minimum GPA is listed. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows.
Lee Loy Sr. Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi Education
The Hartwell Hewahewaokalani Lee Loy, Sr. Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one graduate scholarship each cycle to a full-time master's or doctoral student with a demonstrated focus in education. Your undergraduate degree need not be in education, there is no published minimum GPA, and applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Select this fund in the unified portal when the 2027-2028 postsecondary cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Merit
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based $1,000 award funded by authors Gen and Kelly Tanabe through genkellyscholarship.com. Legal U.S. residents in 9th grade through graduate school, including adult learners, may apply with a personal statement on the online form. A committee picks winners primarily on that essay. The site runs at least two competitions per year, including a Fall cycle that closed December 31, 2026 for the Fall 2026 competition and a July cycle. Submit only your latest application before the deadline; duplicate entries are discarded.
Gardner Foundation Scholarship 2027 - CSF Need-Based
Gardner Foundation Scholarships are need-based awards administered by the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) for full-time students from the Greater Cincinnati tri-state region who pursue a workforce certificate, associate degree, or bachelor''s degree at a qualifying nonprofit college. CSF matches applicants to donor funds, including Gardner Foundation support, through one online application that opens each January and closes April 30. Awards vary by fund and financial need shown on the FAFSA and college aid letter. Selection runs June through July with payments sent to the college.
Gideon Asen Perseverance Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Gideon Asen LLC awards $1,000 to one U.S. college student who experienced a birth or childhood injury and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA. Current or incoming undergraduates at accredited schools nationwide may apply with a resume, transcript, and 750-1,000 word essay on overcoming injury-related challenges to pursue higher education. Firm employees and household members are ineligible. Upload PDFs through the official form by December 31, 2026.
Financial Goals Scholarship 2027 - $2,000/month
The 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship® awards $2,000 each month to one U.S. resident age 18 or older who is planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program. Enter by submitting the form at 1fbusascholarship.com with a 500-word maximum essay responding to the published prompt; AI-generated text is prohibited. The promotion runs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 with monthly entry periods, one eligible entry per person for the entire promotion, and winners announced by the 15th of the following month. Past winners may not enter again.
Elaine Dollie Mortensen Malama 'Aina Scholarship 2027
The Elaine "Dollie" Mortensen KS '71 Kaumualiʻi Malama ʻAina Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports undergraduate or graduate students focused on agriculture or protecting Hawaiʻi's land and natural resources. You need at least a 2.0 GPA and may enroll full or half time, including certificate programs. Special consideration goes to students contributing to Hawaiʻi agriculture or working to become mahiʻai. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental U.S. may apply. The 2027-28 Pauahi cycle opens October 2026 and typically closes mid-December 2026.