6 High-Quality Hawaii Scholarships for 2020 – 2021

With 16 colleges and universities for students to apply to in the Aloha State (plus options on the mainland!), it’s important to consider financial assistance to fund your college education. Wherever you are in your academic journey – high school senior, college freshman, or graduate studies, there are plenty of Hawaii scholarships to consider!

Here’s your list of 23 high-quality Hawaii scholarships:

1) Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Scholarship Program

Amount: Up to $10,000

Provider: Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation

Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior at an accredited public, private, or parochial high school in Hawaii, possess a strong academic record, actively participate in community service endeavors. Please check the scholarship website for a full list of requirements.

The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation presents at least 4 – 5 scholarships awards to outstanding graduating seniors in the state of Hawaii. Each qualifying high school will select a senior to receive a $2,000 Takitani Scholarship. From this group of graduating seniors, finalists from each school district will then be selected to receive an additional scholarship for $3,000. Among the finalists, three outstanding scholars will be selected to receive the $8,000 The Karen Uno Distinguished Student Award, the $10,000 The Mamoru Takitani Outstanding Student Award, and the $10,000 The Aiko Takitani Outstanding Student Award.

2) American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Provider: Hilo Branch of the American Association of University Women

Requirements: Must be a female, in-state resident attending Hawaii Community College, with 3.0 GPA with a full course load (12 credits or more). To apply,  submit a financial aid application to HCC, references, and essay.

3) Windward O’ahu Educational Grant

Amount: Varies

Provider: AAUW Windward O’ahu Branch

Requirements: Must be a resident of Windward O’ahu, complete the educational grant application, personal statement, high school transcript, and two letters of recommendation.

Another funding opportunity provided by the AAUW for students, this grant is awarded to  residents of Windward O’ahu who are enrolled in or admitted to a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in Hawaii.

4) HEA High School Students Scholarship

Amount: Varies per scholarship

Provider: Hawaii Education Association (HEA)

Requirements: Varies per scholarship

The HEA awards six different types of scholarships: HEA High School Students, HEA Continuing College Students, HEA Student Teachers, HEA In-Service Public School Educators, Ronald K. Toma Professional Development for In-Service Public School Educators, and HEA/Hiroshi & Barbara Kim Yamashita Undergraduate College Students.

5) UH Maui College Merit Scholarships

Amount: Varies

Provider: University of Hawai’i Maui College

Requirements: Must be admitted as a regular student attending any of the ten campuses from the University of Hawai’i System.

Students may use the UH System Common Application to apply for UH Maui College Merit Scholarships.

6) Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarship

Amount: Varies per scholarship

Provider: Hawai’i Community Foundation (HCF)

Requirements: Varies per scholarship

The HCF provides an all-in-one application (similar to Going Merry!) so students can create one account and apply for multiple scholarships. Please check the HCF website for more information.

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Though always a creative, Kelly's momentum into the world of writing and publishing arrived when she attended college. She quickly learned the financial value - and cost - of honing her craft, and sought scholarships that would be crucial to not only funding, but fueling her education. She wants to help new students thrive with Going Merry's easy scholarship finder. Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast, Print and Online Media, and a minor in Spanish from Florida Southern College.

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