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Scholarships in Hawaii - Credit Union & Island Awards
Scholarships in Hawaii
Hawaii mixes island-specific credit union programs, university aid tied to the University of Hawaii system, and national awards that still welcome members who live or study away from the islands. Many local scholarships hinge on membership with a Hawaii financial institution rather than on state residency alone. The guides below spell out who qualifies, how much is offered, and where to send your packet.
Vaughn G.A. Vasconcellos KS 71 Scholarship 2027
The Vaughn G.A. Vasconcellos, KS ''71 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants each cycle to U.S. undergraduates or graduate students with at least a 2.0 GPA who focus on natural sciences, higher education, or Hawaiian history and culture. Half-time or full-time enrollment at accredited institutions qualifies, and Native Hawaiian students who live or have lived on Hawaiian Homelands receive special consideration. 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.
Emma Nakuina Aloha 'Aina Patriot Scholarship 2027
The Emma Ka''ilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina Aloha ''Aina Patriot Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports full-time undergraduates and graduate students in law, pre-law, political science, archival or library science management, cultural or natural resources management, or Hawaiian history. Applicants need at least a 2.5 GPA. Reviewers give special consideration to students focused on protecting water rights and public trust resources in Hawaiʻi. Pauahi lists one award per cycle and gives preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Learners in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply. The 2027-2028 postsecondary portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Sarah Keli'ilolena Lum Konia Nakoa 2027 Hawaii
The Sarah Keli''ilolena Lum Konia Nakoa Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports Hawaiʻi residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Hawaiian language, culture, or history at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Hawaiʻi or on the U.S. mainland. Applicants need full-time classified enrollment, demonstrated financial need, and a commitment to share knowledge with the Hawaiian community. Pauahi gives preference to students of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Expect essays on your language journey plus hardship documentation and tax forms. The 2027-2028 Pauahi postsecondary portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Richard and Myrtle Kim Scholarship 2027 Hawaii
The Richard and Myrtle Kim Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports full-time undergraduates at accredited four-year colleges who show strong character, persistence through hardship, and a plan to use their education for the Hawaiian community. You need at least a 3.0 GPA, U.S. residency, and active community or extracurricular involvement. Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi campus graduates receive special consideration, and Pauahi gives preference to students of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Award amounts vary with fund income. The 2027-2028 Pauahi postsecondary portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
M.E. Bacon Aloha 'Aina Scholarship 2027 - Hawaii
The M.E. Bacon, KS ''72 Uncle Herb and Kupuna Lehua Lee-Loy Weatherwax Aloha ''Aina Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports students in technical, vocational, or certificate programs tied to Hawaiʻi''s environment, agriculture, oceanography, or Hawaiian language, culture, and history. You need at least a 2.0 GPA, community service or activities, and an essay. Kalapana residents receive first consideration; Hilo residents and aspiring mahi''ai (farmers) also get preference, along with Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply through Pauahi 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.
HIFICU Scholarship 2027 - 20 x $2,000 Hawaii
The Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program for SY 2026-2027 awards twenty $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and college students who are HIFICU members or legal dependents of members in good standing. You need a 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and a complete mailed or facilitated electronic packet postmarked by 30 November 2026. Awards pay tuition and fees at any accredited two- or four-year U.S. college.