SCHOLARSHIPS
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The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and its schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion in its programs and activities. Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows:
Beth Schimmelfennig, Director
Civil Rights Compliance Branch
Rhonda Wong, Compliance
Aaron Oandasan, Title VI
Toby Yamashiro, Title VII
Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX
Krysti Sukita, ADA/504
Hawaii State Department of Education
P.O. Box 2360
Updated: 08/09/22
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SCHOLARSHIP POSTINGS:
Virtual Scholarship Workshops
WHY? Attend a FREE virtual scholarship workshop to learn how to access over $70 million in scholarships and grants that are awarded to Hawaii students each year to help pay for college, regardless of family income.
WHAT: Scholarship workshops From 6:00pm-7:30pm
WHEN:
● September 8, 2022
● September 29, 2022
● November 1, 2022
● November 17, 2022
Register online at
https://hawaii.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D0h92Ty1QFaD52DlvS21_g
Update: 8/9/22
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SCHOLARSHIP ARCHIVE - PAST DUE!!
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Associated Chinese University Women College Scholarship
Apply On-line: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/acuw-scholarship.
Application Deadline: April 18, 2022.
The Associated Chinese University Women (ACUW) was founded in 1931 to “perpetuate Chinese Culture” through the members and others to “promote, support and contribute to educational and charitable services through organizations, events and activities”. They will be awarding a number of college scholarships of $2,500 to high school students. All applicants must be Chinese or interested in Chinese culture, be U.S. Citizens (or permanent residents) and residents of Hawaii,
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Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Apply On-line: https://www.hawaiistatefcu.com/pressrelease/applications-now-available-for-hawaii-state-fcus-scholarship-program/
Application Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2022.
Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a high school senior graduating in 2022, who exhibits educational promise and a determination to complete post high school educational endeavors. Individuals interested in applying must submit a completed application with required school documentation. Only for Hawaii State FCU members and their dependents at the time of submitting the application. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who is deemed most deserving by the credit union’s Scholarship Committee.
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Gustav Hannemann & Faiaso Soliai Hannemann Leadership Awards
Apply On-Line: APPLY HERE
Application Deadline: April 30, 2022
A $500 award will be granted to at least one male and one female. The awards are named in honor of Mufi Hannemann’s late father and mother: the Gustav Hannemann Leadership Award for the male and the Faiaso Soliai Hannemann Leadership Award for the female. Award recipients will be selected from these criteria:
• Senior class standing
• Be of Samoan ancestry
• Grade-point average of 2.5 or higher (on 4.0 scale) in college preparatory coursework
• Participation in student government, preferably in leadership positions and participation in
on-campus activities or community service
• Selection for honors and awards
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Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship
Apply On-line: https://www.ukulelefesthawaii.org/scholarships/information
Application Deadline: April 30, 2022.
The Ukulele Festival Hawaii Scholarship Program is funded by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a non-profit organization founded in 2004 by Roy and Kathy Sakuma. Ukulele Festival Hawaii builds public awareness and interest in the ukulele as an instrument of virtuoso quality promoting Hawaii’s arts and culture through education, scholarships, and the annual free ukulele festivals. Applicants must: 1. Be a graduating high school seniors and resident of Hawaii; 2. Be accepted for admission
to an accredited college or university; 3. Enjoy playing the ukulele; 4. Be of good character; 5.
Demonstrate financial need.
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Hawaii Education Association Scholarships
Apply On-line: https://www.hawaiieducationassociation.org/scholarships/high-school-student-scholarship/
Application Deadline: Friday, May 13, 2022
The Hawaii Education Association (HEA) is offering two scholarships of $2,000 each in academic
year 2022-2023 to deserving high school seniors who are HEA members, children of HEA members,
or grandchildren or legally adopted grandchildren of HEA members. Members must be in good
standing and shall have been members for at least one year. These one-year scholarships are
offered to graduating students who will enroll in any two- or four-year state or nationally
accredited institution of higher learning (preference will be given to those in preK-12 teaching) in
the 2022-2023 academic year.
https://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ethnicity/samoan/
Proud of your Samoan heritage? You should be!
More than 12 scholarships - application deadlines: Vary
Cultural backgrounds represent more than just a country or birthplace—they reveal a family's history, a way of life, and a unique upbringing. With your ethnicity, you carry a story into the future that's thousands of years in the making. With our list of Samoan scholarships, we honor the American families whose history began beyond our borders, yet significantly influenced us from within.
Apply On-line: https://www.hawaiiusafcu.com/scholarships-app.
Apply On-line: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/hahperd-high-school-scholarship.
Hawaii Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance High School Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 28, 2022
The HAHPERD scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, who have a desire to teach in
the areas of health, physical education, recreation or dance. All aspiring applicants must have
attended a high school in Hawaii for a minimum of two years.
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Apply On-line: cb.org/opportunity
Collegeboard Big Future Scholarships:
Deadline: February 28, 2022
All seniors in the Class of 2022 can continue to sign up and take steps to earn College Board
Opportunity Scholarships
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Scholarship is providing up to $7,000.00 to a Hawaii graduating senior.
Criteria: To qualify, the student must:
-be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
-be 16 years of age or older and be registered in a high school or be enrolled in college. -------------------------------------------------------------
Scholarship is providing up to $7,000.00 to a Hawaii graduating senior.
Criteria: To qualify, the student must:
-be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
-be 16 years of age or older and be registered in a high school or be enrolled in college
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Apply On-line: bit.ly/kanddrewickfund
Kenneth ). and Doris A. Rewick Educational Aid Fund is providing up to $2,000.00 to a Hawaii graduating senior.
Criteria: To qualify, the student must:
-be a resident of Hawaii
-be a High School senior or undergraduate
-be accepted or enrolled in any accredited school for undergraduate or graduate college training, or for other specialized training beyond high school
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Apply On-line: https://www.lumanaiawards.com/application
2022 LUMANA'I AWARDS 2022
Application Deadline: March 1, 2022
Developed 20 years ago by the O'ahu Association Hawaii conference, UCC, the Lumana'i Awards
were established to publicly recognize and encourage students of Samoan ancestry to excel in service, leadership, and academics. The outstanding recipient in each category will receive $600.00.
2022-2023 academic year. Students attending any University of Hawaii campus are encouraged
to apply in order to be considered for system and campus scholarships.
This year, students will need to have a UH email address in order to access the scholarship site. This
means students are encouraged to apply for admissions early to ensure they have their UH email
address in time for the March 1, 2022 scholarship deadline. The UH Manoa New Warrior &
Presidential Scholarships have a different process and earlier deadlines. Students will also need to
complete their 2022-2023 FAFSA by March 1 in order to be considered for the maximum amount of
scholarships.
Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
$5,000 scholarship, renewable annually.
This scholarship is offered to the following types of students:
Graduating High School Seniors planning to attend an accredited vocational school, college, or university (2-year or 4-year degrees).
Students returning to school or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking support to continue their degree.
Students entering or enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs (MA, PhD, MD, JD, etc.) Preference will be given to students of Japanese ancestry or other Asian ancestry.
Students must be a resident of Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, or Washington State.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Application available on Survey Monkey Apply:
Students pursing undergraduate or graduate degrees: