Hawaii Scholarships & Grants 2026 — 30 Verified Awards (State, UH System, Local Orgs)

Hawaii Scholarships & Grants 2026 — 30 Verified Awards (State, UH System, Local Orgs)

2026 guide to Hawaii scholarships and grants: 30 hand-picked programs with verified links, typical deadlines by month (Jan→Dec), and clear notes for UH, HCF, Native Hawaiian, and local awards. FAFSA/CSS tips.

Hawaii Scholarships 2026 (sorted by deadline month)

January

Hawaiʻi Section AWWA Student Scholarship (AWWA Hawaiʻi)
💥 Why It Slaps: Water pros fund local students. Great fit if you’re into civil/environmental engineering, water resources, or utility operations. Awards often cover real costs that generic national scholarships ignore, and local selection boosts your odds.
💰 Amount: Typically up to ~$3,000 (varies by year).
⏰ Deadline: Early January (recent cycle closed Jan 6).
🔗 Apply/info: https://hiawwa.org/scholarships

Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarships (HI high-school seniors)
💥 Why It Slaps: Each accredited Hawaiʻi high school gets to nominate a senior, which dramatically improves odds. Tiered awards (school winners → finalists → top statewide awards) + some renewability = sustained support through college.
💰 Amount: School award ~$3,000; finalists +$2,000; top awards up to $10,000 (with renewals possible).
⏰ Deadline: Opens Dec 1; typical school nomination window runs through late Jan/early Feb (confirm at your school).
🔗 Apply/info: https://takitanifoundation.org/for-students-2/

February

Hawaiʻi Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF) — District 5000
💥 Why It Slaps: One of Hawaiʻi’s longest-running senior scholarships. Every participating Rotary club selects one recipient, with additional $10k Sullivan awards from the statewide pool. Strong community-service and interview focus.
💰 Amount: Club scholarships typically $5,000; two statewide Sullivan awards at $10,000.
⏰ Deadline: Feb 1 (submit to your sponsoring Rotary club).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaiirotaryyouthfoundation.org/sitepage/apply-now

HMSA Kaimana Scholarships (HS seniors; athletics + academics + service)
💥 Why It Slaps: Celebrates balanced student-athletes rooted in community impact. Clear criteria, strong local name recognition, and a straightforward application.
💰 Amount: Varies by year.
⏰ Deadline: Late February (recent cycle: Feb 21).
🔗 Apply/info: https://hmsa.com/kaimana

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation — Common Scholarship Application (HCF)
💥 Why It Slaps: One portal → hundreds of Hawaiʻi-specific funds (island/community/major-based). Historically distributes millions annually with transparent criteria and search tools.
💰 Amount: Varies widely; HCF reports millions awarded annually.
⏰ Deadline: Late February (recent cycle closed Feb 28).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/students

Grove Farm Scholars (Kauaʻi public HS seniors)
💥 Why It Slaps: One of the state’s largest single-donor awards for Kauaʻi public high-school grads; emphasizes merit, character, and service with multi-year support expectations.
💰 Amount: $20,000 (three awards annually).
⏰ Deadline: Feb 21 (Class of 2025 example).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.grovefarm.com/grove-farm-scholarship-program

TIM School Competitive Scholarships (UH Mānoa — Shidler, Travel Industry Management)
💥 Why It Slaps: Hawaiʻi’s flagship tourism program with donor-funded awards, including study-abroad travel support. Great pairing with Hōʻoilina/Hilton scholarships below.
💰 Amount: Varies (~up to $5,000+; several funds).
⏰ Deadline: Mid-February (program-specific).
🔗 Apply/info: https://shidler.hawaii.edu/tim/scholarships

HSCPA Scholarships (Accounting — Hawaiʻi Society of CPAs)
💥 Why It Slaps: Profession-aligned funding (some via HCF and UH Foundation) plus a CPA Exam fee scholarship—perfect for accounting majors planning the CPA route.
💰 Amount: Varies; CPA Exam scholarship up to ~$1,500.
⏰ Deadline: Late February for HCF-administered awards; CPA Exam support rolling within guidelines.
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hscpa.org/young-professionals/48-scholarship_programs

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Member-focused program with clear eligibility; credit-union awards are local, competitive, and resume-friendly.
💰 Amount: Varies by year.
⏰ Deadline: Early–mid February (recent cycle Feb 10).
🔗 Apply/info: https://hawaiiusafcu.com/community/scholarships

Hawaii Community FCU Scholarships (West Hawaiʻi/Kona area)
💥 Why It Slaps: Long-standing, island-rooted foundation support; multiple awards for local grads with clear instructions.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Typically Feb (opens in fall).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaiicommunityfcu.com/students/scholarships

March

UH Mānoa — Mānoa Academic Merit Scholarships (incoming freshmen)
💥 Why It Slaps: Automatic institutional merit focused on academic excellence; can stack with state/federal aid and UH Foundation awards.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: March 1 (for Fall 2026 entry).
🔗 Apply/info: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financial-aid/#scholarships

UH Mānoa — New Warrior Scholarships (incoming freshmen)
💥 Why It Slaps: Campus-wide recognition, multiple tiers, and strong pairing with HCF/UH System/Common App awards.
💰 Amount: Varies by tier.
⏰ Deadline: March 1 (for Fall 2026 entry).
🔗 Apply/info: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/financial-aid/#scholarships

UH West Oʻahu — Chancellor’s Scholarship (incoming first-years)
💥 Why It Slaps: Competitive leadership award at UHWO; clear brochure and campus-specific process.
💰 Amount: Varies (tuition-focused).
⏰ Deadline: March 2, 2026 (current cycle).
🔗 Apply/info: https://westoahu.hawaii.edu/scholarships-lp/

Hawaiʻi Water Service Scholarship
💥 Why It Slaps: Corporate partner supporting Hawaiʻi students in any major; clean application via ScholarsApply and clear award range.
💰 Amount: $2,500–$10,000 (undergrad only).
⏰ Deadline: March (program window each spring).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaiiwaterservice.com/community/scholarship/

Russell J. Hata Scholarship (Y. Hata & Co.)
💥 Why It Slaps: Local industry leader investing directly in Hawaiʻi students (esp. business/culinary/HM fields). Adds employer brand name to your resume.
💰 Amount: Varies by year.
⏰ Deadline: Typically March 1 (confirm each cycle).
🔗 Apply/info: https://yhatanews.com/russell-j-hata-scholarship-open-to-high-school-seniors/

UH System — Common Scholarship Application (all UH campuses)
💥 Why It Slaps: One portal for UH-funded & donor awards across 10 campuses; essential after FAFSA to stack institutional aid.
💰 Amount: Varies by fund.
⏰ Deadline: Early March (recent example: Mar 3).
🔗 Apply/info: https://uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com

UH Mānoa — CTAHR (Agriculture & Human Resources) Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Dozens of college-specific awards (from food systems to fashion/NRM). Department-level committees = targeted odds.
💰 Amount: Varies; multiple awards.
⏰ Deadline: Typically around March 1.
🔗 Apply/info: https://ctahr.hawaii.edu/uhmundergrad/undergraduate-scholarships/

Chaminade University — Hoʻoulu STEM Scholarship (with Kamehameha Schools)
💥 Why It Slaps: Native Hawaiian pathway: tuition, stipend, paid internships, and wraparound supports in STEM fields—one of the strongest private-campus offers for kamaʻāina.
💰 Amount: Substantial (tuition + stipend; see program page).
⏰ Deadline: Spring window (typ. Feb–Mar; confirm annually).
🔗 Apply/info: https://chaminade.edu/hooulu/

April

Kuaʻana Tuition Waiver (UH Mānoa — Native Hawaiian students)
💥 Why It Slaps: Need-based partial tuition award for Native Hawaiian undergrad/grad students at Mānoa; long-running program through Native Hawaiian Student Services.
💰 Amount: Partial tuition waiver (varies by need/funds).
⏰ Deadline: Application window typically Jan–Apr (check for April 1 style cutoffs).
🔗 Apply/info: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/nhss/engage/kua%CA%BBana-native-hawaiian-student-development-services/

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital — Healthcare Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Entry-friendly awards for Hawaiʻi County residents pursuing health careers—community-anchored with straightforward application materials.
💰 Amount: Typically $1,000–$3,000.
⏰ Deadline: Around April 30 (recent cycle).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.queens.org/qnhch-offers-multiple-scholarships/

ASCE Hawaiʻi — Walter Lum/Section Scholarships (UH Mānoa CE)
💥 Why It Slaps: For civil engineering majors at UH Mānoa; strong professional-society tie-in and local network exposure.
💰 Amount: Varies; annual awards.
⏰ Deadline: Spring (awarded around April; confirm yearly).
🔗 Apply/info: https://ascehawaii.org/scholarship/

May

Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) — Member Scholarship
💥 Why It Slaps: Travel/hospitality’s statewide trade group funding Kamaʻāina students—great for TIM/hospitality majors; visible alumni network.
💰 Amount: ~Up to $5,000 (recent cycle).
⏰ Deadline: Early May (recent cycle: May 9).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaiilodging.org/scholarships.html

Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS) — Student Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Supports students in aging/gerontology fields at UH, HPU, BYU–Hawaiʻi, and Chaminade; solid fit for nursing, social work, public health, and allied health.
💰 Amount: Varies (multiple awards).
⏰ Deadline: Spring (typically Apr–May).
🔗 Apply/info: https://hpgs.org/scholarship/

Kauaʻi Board of REALTORS® — Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Island-specific association support; simple materials and strong local recognition helpful for early-career interns and part-time work connections.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Often May 1 (confirm each cycle).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.kauaiboard.com/scholarships/

HWEA — Hawaiʻi Water Environment Association Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Water/wastewater industry backing for students in engineering, public health, and natural sciences; postings appear each spring.
💰 Amount: Varies (recent posts: multiple $1,000–$3,000 awards).
⏰ Deadline: Spring (Apr–May; see annual call).
🔗 Apply/info: (See announcements) https://www.facebook.com/hwea.org/

November

Pauahi Foundation Scholarships (Kamehameha Schools | Native Hawaiian)
💥 Why It Slaps: Consolidated process for dozens of donor-funded post-high awards for Native Hawaiian learners across many majors; KS+Pauahi alignment simplifies planning.
💰 Amount: Varies; multiple awards possible.
⏰ Deadline: Late fall milestones (recent cycle listed documents due by Nov 30; application opens around Dec 1—check portal).
🔗 Apply/info: https://pauahi.org/scholarships

REALTORS® Association of Maui — Presidential Scholarship
💥 Why It Slaps: County-level association backing for Maui students; clear online application and well-known local award.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Nov 30 (recent cycle).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.ramaui.com/scholarship-application/

Rolling / Multiple Windows (apply ASAP + align with FAFSA)

Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship — UH Community Colleges (UHCC)
💥 Why It Slaps: True “last-dollar” at UHCCs covering unmet direct costs (tuition/fees/books/supplies) after grants—no separate app beyond FAFSA/UH steps.
💰 Amount: Varies by unmet need.
⏰ Deadline: By term; complete FAFSA early.
🔗 Apply/info: https://uhcc.hawaii.edu/admissions/hawaii-promise.php

Second Century Scholarship — Native Hawaiian (UH System)
💥 Why It Slaps: Need-based UH system funding for Native Hawaiian students across campuses; coordinated via campus financial aid offices.
💰 Amount: Varies by campus/need.
⏰ Deadline: FAFSA + campus timelines.
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaii.edu/tuition/scholarships/

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) — Scholarship Hub & Pathways
💥 Why It Slaps: Central place to discover Native Hawaiian–focused scholarships and campus waivers (plus contacts for CTE supports).
💰 Amount: Varies by partner program.
⏰ Deadline: Rolling; per-program windows.
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.oha.org/educational-pathways/scholarships/

Hana Lima Scholarship — ALU LIKE (Native Hawaiian, vocational/CTE)
💥 Why It Slaps: Built for workforce certificates/diplomas (even helps with tools/uniforms). Ideal if you’re going straight to skilled employment.
💰 Amount: ~$1,500 (typical).
⏰ Deadline: Cycles vary (check page).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.alulike.org/hlsp/

UH Regents & Presidential Scholars (RAPS) — Mānoa, Hilo, West Oʻahu
💥 Why It Slaps: UH’s flagship merit: full tuition (Fall/Spring) + $2,000/semester stipend + $2,000 travel grant; Regents (first-years), Presidential (rising juniors).
💰 Amount: Full tuition + stipends (duration varies by track).
⏰ Deadline: Campus-specific (Mānoa via Honors; often mid-Jan for first-years, varies yearly).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/student-affairs/regents-and-presidential-scholars-program/

UH Opportunity Grants (campus need-based)
💥 Why It Slaps: Institutional grants that frequently fill gaps after Pell/SEOG—awarded by campuses; FAFSA timing matters.
💰 Amount: Varies (limited funds).
⏰ Deadline: FAFSA priority each year.
🔗 Info (examples): https://manoa.hawaii.edu/fas/types-of-aid/scholarships/

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP | Papa Ola Lōkahi/HRSA) — Health Professions
💥 Why It Slaps: Substantial scholarship with service commitment that launches careers in high-need Hawaiʻi communities across health professions.
💰 Amount: Tuition/fees + support (varies); service obligation applies.
⏰ Deadline: Spring application window annually.
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.papaolalokahi.org/program/nhhsp

Kapiʻolani CC — Scholarships (incl. Lunalilo Scholars & Native Hawaiian supports)
💥 Why It Slaps: Robust CC scholarships + specialized Native Hawaiian programs; combine with Hawaiʻi Promise for near-zero tuition.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (many align with UH System Common App window).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid-scholarships/

Leeward CC — Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Multiple campus funds + Foundation awards; straightforward process connected to UH portal.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (most hit spring).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/financialaid/scholarships kauaicountyfarmbureau.org

Windward CC — Foundation & Campus Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Small-campus feel + donor funds for WCC students; strong odds for engaged applicants.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (spring).
🔗 Apply/info: https://windward.hawaii.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships/

Honolulu CC — Financial Aid & Scholarships (incl. Hawaiian Tuition Waiver info)
💥 Why It Slaps: Centralized info for campus awards + Native Hawaiian tuition waiver details; great add-on to Hawaiʻi Promise.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (watch May 1/FAFSA dates for certain waivers).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/financial

Kauaʻi CC — Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Local donor ecosystem supports island students; pair with community-based awards like Grove Farm.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (spring).
🔗 Apply/info: https://www.kauai.hawaii.edu/scholarships

Hawaiʻi CC (Hilo) — Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Campus-specific awards plus local industry partners; good for applied/technical pathways.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (spring).
🔗 Apply/info: https://hawaii.hawaii.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships

UH Maui College — Scholarships
💥 Why It Slaps: Island-tailored funding (including programs serving Native Hawaiian and CTE pathways); stack with UH System and HCF awards.
💰 Amount: Varies.
⏰ Deadline: Varies (most due spring).
🔗 Apply/info: https://scholarships.uhmaui.hawaii.edu/

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority — Hōʻoilina Scholarship (with UH TIM)
💥 Why It Slaps: Four-year support for public-school grads pursuing TIM at UH Mānoa, plus mentorship/networking with industry leaders.
💰 Amount: Up to ~$12,000/year for four years (recent cycles).
⏰ Deadline: Early spring (apps open in Jan; confirm annually).
🔗 Apply/info: https://shidler.hawaii.edu/tim/hooilina-scholarship

Hilton Scholarship (TIM — UH Mānoa)
💥 Why It Slaps: Two-year upper-division scholarship for Hawaiʻi residents/Hawaiʻi HS grads in TIM; strong employer brand + alumni network.
💰 Amount: Up to $12,000/year (junior & senior years).
⏰ Deadline: Spring (see page).
🔗 Apply/info: https://shidler.hawaii.edu/tim/hilton-scholarship

Hawaiʻi Water Section AWWA — One Operator Scholarship (workforce)
💥 Why It Slaps: Direct boost for operator training/certification; ideal for students on the operator/technician path.
💰 Amount: ~Two $1,000 scholarships (recent cycle).
⏰ Deadline: Spring (see annual notice).
🔗 Apply/info: https://hiawwa.org/scholarships

FAQs — Hawaiʻi Scholarships (2026 cycle)

Q1) When does the 2026–27 FAFSA open and what’s the hard federal deadline?
A. For 2026–27, FAFSA is available now. The federal filing deadline is June 30, 2027 (corrections by Sept 11, 2027). That said, campus and scholarship priority dates are much earlier—treat October–February as your action window. Credible

Q2) Do Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) scholarships have set 2026–27 dates?
A. Yes. HCF posts a season timeline each year; for 2026–27, the Common Application runs Dec 8, 2025 → Feb 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. HST; recommender deadline Mar 13, 2026. Awards are paid to schools (Fall mid–late Aug; Spring mid–late Dec) after you submit HCF’s award acceptance steps. hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

Q3) Is Hawaiʻi Promise only for UH community colleges? What does “last-dollar” really mean?
A. Yes—UHCC only (Fall/Spring terms) as of 2025–26. “Last-dollar” means Promise fills your unmet direct costs (tuition/fees/books/supplies) after Pell, SEOG, Opportunity Grants, outside scholarships, etc. You must (1) qualify for resident tuition, (2) enroll 6+ credits, (3) file FAFSA and accept other grants/scholarships. No separate Promise app—FAFSA + UH steps trigger it. uhcc.hawaii.edu

Q4) I got an outside scholarship. Will it reduce my other aid?
A. Possibly. Federal rules and UH policy require your total aid ≤ Cost of Attendance (COA). If adding an outside award would push you over COA, campuses adjust other aid (often loans first, sometimes grants). Always report outside awards to the FA office. FSA Partner Resource Center

Q5) Can Native Hawaiian students access in-state tuition and state aid if they’re undocumented or DACA?
A. Yes—Hawaiʻi policy allows eligible undocumented students to qualify for resident tuition and state aid, subject to UH residency rules. UH has a Board of Regents policy for undocumented students; campuses have processes to request resident tuition under that policy. Check your campus residency office early. University of Hawaii

Q6) What’s the difference between Second Century, Opportunity Grants, and Kua‘ana Tuition Awards?
A.

Second Century Scholarship (UH system): Need-based grant for Native Hawaiian students across UH campuses; amounts vary with need/funds. Apply via FAFSA + campus aid; many campuses list ~“up to $2,000” as a typical figure. University of Hawaii
UH Opportunity Grants: Campus need-based grants awarded after FAFSA; fill gaps, limited funds. catalog.windward.hawaii.edu
Kua‘ana Tuition Award (UH Mānoa): Need-based tuition awards for Native Hawaiian students at Mānoa; app window is typically Jan–Apr; requires FAFSA, UH Mānoa enrollment (UG 12+ credits; grad 8+). University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Q7) Do Pauahi Foundation (Kamehameha Schools) scholarships pay the school or the student?
A. Historically many disbursed to schools. For 2026–27, KS Resource Centers note an important change: “No disbursements to schools; funds are sent directly to awardees.” Always follow the current award letter instructions. College is Within Reach Hawai’i

Q8) Are Pauahi Foundation scholarships only for KS alumni?
A. No. Pauahi administers donor scholarships open to the general public (with preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law). Individual funds can add preferences (e.g., KS grads) but many are broader—read each listing. Kamehameha Schools

Q9) Will Regents & Presidential (RAPS) stack with other aid? What do they cover?
A. RAPS provide full tuition (Fall/Spring), a $4,000/yr stipend (paid $2,000/semester), and a $2,000 one-time travel grant—for up to 8 semesters (Regents) or 4 semesters (Presidential). Federal grants can supplement up to COA. Mānoa requires Honors Program participation for RAPS recipients. University of Hawaii

Q10) Does Hawaiʻi Promise cover summer?
A. Promise is budgeted for UHCC Fall/Spring terms. UHCC summer tuition was reduced in 2025 (great for catching up/accelerating), but Promise itself is framed around Fall/Spring eligibility language. Ask your campus FA office about summer aid options. University of Hawaii

Q11) How do I prove Native Hawaiian ancestry for awards that require it?
A. Each program sets its own verification. For UH Mānoa Kua‘ana Tuition Award, requirements appear on the program page; Kamehameha/Pauahi uses Ho‘oulu Verification Services and may request documentation (e.g., birth records linking to an ancestor). Start this early to avoid delays. University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Q12) I’m transferring or planning UHCC → UH 4-year. How should I sequence apps?
A. File FAFSA in October, then:

If at UHCC, Promise + Opportunity Grants can cover direct costs;
Use the UH System Common Scholarship portal (Oct–Mar typical) for campus/system/private funds;
Add HCF (Dec–Feb) and Pauahi (watch fall deadline). This layering helps bridge costs when you move to a 4-year campus. University of Hawaii

Q13) What’s the UH System Common Scholarship and when do I apply?
A. It’s the one portal for hundreds of UH system/campus/UH Foundation funds. Historically the window runs Oct → early March. You’ll need a UH ID to log in. Some Mānoa scholarships also use STAR. Always follow the live portal instructions. University of Hawaii

Q14) Do UH campuses use the CSS Profile?
A. UH campuses rely on FAFSA; CSS Profile is generally not required at UH. (Some private Hawaiʻi colleges may ask only for FAFSA as well—verify on their FA pages.) Always check your school’s aid site for forms beyond FAFSA. University of Hawaii

Q15) How does WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) fit for Hawaiʻi residents?
A. WUE lets Hawaiʻi residents attend participating Western public colleges at ~150% of in-state tuition at the host school—useful if you’re looking at mainland options. WUE is run by WICHE; policies vary by campus/major. It doesn’t affect UH aid, but if you go out-of-state you’ll follow that school’s packaging rules. San José State University

Q16) When do refunds hit my bank after aid disburses?
A. At Mānoa, refunds typically arrive ~10–14 business days after funds disburse into your student account (faster if you set up direct deposit/eRefund). Timelines vary by campus. University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Q17) Where do HCF dollars go—me or the school?
A. To your school. HCF pays institutions directly once you’ve submitted required acceptance steps and they’ve scheduled payments (Fall mid–late Aug; Spring mid–late Dec). hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

Q18) Quick eligibility snapshots
• Hawaiʻi Promise (UHCC): HI resident tuition status, 6+ credits, FAFSA and accept other grants; Promise fills direct costs after other aid. uhcc.hawaii.edu
• Second Century (UH): Native Hawaiian, need-based; apply via campus FA office (FAFSA). University of Hawaii
• Kua‘ana (UHM): Native Hawaiian; FAFSA; UHM full-time (UG 12+; grad 8+); app window Jan–Apr. University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
• HCF Common App: HI residency + need are common criteria; Dec–Feb cycle. hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
• RAPS: HI residents, top scholars; full tuition + $2k/sem stipend + $2k travel; consecutive semester limits. University of Hawaii

Q19) I’m a Native Hawaiian student. Where should I look beyond the big portals?
A. Check OHA’s Scholarships & Pathways hub (aggregates Native Hawaiian-serving programs, campus waivers, Hana Lima, etc.), then layer in your campus Native Hawaiian student services (e.g., Mānoa NHSS / Kua‘ana). The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

Q20) Anything unique I should know for 2026–27?
A. Two watch-items: (1) Pauahi’s 2026–27 disbursement shift (to awardees directly), and (2) keep an eye on campus priority FAFSA dates (e.g., UH West Oʻahu notes Mar 1 priority). Apply early; upload FAFSA Submission Summary for HCF on time. College is Within Reach Hawai’i