2025 Honolulu Scholarships

Honolulu residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Honolulu residents is $65,707.00, and 30.3% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Honolulu, HI more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

36.4% of Honolulu residents have a college degree or higher, while 24.0% have a high school degree but no more and 11.5% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 28.1% have at least some college education, 23.4% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 13.0% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Honolulu residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 9.5% of people living in Honolulu, HI are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 14.8% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Honolulu.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Honolulu, HI residents?

There are 209 scholarships totaling $812,150.00 available to Honolulu residents.

Are these scholarships available for Honolulu high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Honolulu can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Honolulu?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Honolulu can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Honolulu

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Honolulu

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Honolulu

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Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

Applicant must be a resident of Hawaii (for at least one year), rank in top quarter of class, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and show a financial need. Must also demonstrate the ability, industriousness, dependability, and determination needed to succeed in business within the Pacific Basin area. Official high school/college transcripts...

Deadline:

March 1 (postmark date)

$4,000.00

R.W. Bob Holden Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a resident of Hawaii, be enrolled full time, and submit a transcript, autobiography, career goals, and recommendation from principal, dean, instructor, or counselor.

Deadline:

August 31

O. S. Braunstein Student Prize Award

Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited university/institution with a 2015 or later graduation date. An original research paper on a topic pertaining to the conference theme and topic(s) is required. The paper must be authored by a single student or co-authored with fellow students. Papers...

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$2,000.00

Pacific and Asian Affairs Council Internship

Applicant must submit resume and letter of interest.

Deadline:

None

Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a legal resident of Hawaii, and a graduating high school senior who is applying to an accredited U.S. four-year college or university to earn a baccalaureate degree. Rotarians and their spouses, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, brothers, and sisters are not eligible.

Deadline:

January 31

$5,000.00

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Applicant must be a member or the dependent of a member of our credit union. Applicant must also be attending a post-high school educational program.

Deadline:

April 1

$2,000.00

President's Scholarship

Applicant must graduate from a Hawaii high school and have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning (verbal and math) score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 24).

Deadline:

February 1

$10,000.00

Hawaii State High School Communication Scholarship

Applicant must graduate from a Hawaii high school and plan to pursue a career in advertising, communication, corporate communication, journalism, speech, visual communications, or public relations.

Deadline:

February 1

Spirit Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrate involvement in leadership and spirit activities in high school.

Deadline:

February 1

Harry S. Komuro Scholarship

Applicant must be the dependent child of an ordained minister at an Episcopal, Presbyterian, United Methodist, or United Church of Christ Church.

Deadline:

February 17

$3,000.00

Debate Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate intent to pursue a degree in the College of Communication, and be an active participant in the debate program. Graduate Assistants acting as debate coaches are also eligible for the scholarship.

Deadline:

February 1

Kalamalama Journalism Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate intent to pursue a degree in Journalism or Strategic Communication or a career in a related industry, and commit to a 10-hour per week work assignment.

Deadline:

February 1

Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Deadline:

February 1

$4,000.00