Numerous nonprofit and private organizations provide scholarships to assist students in funding their college education. These scholarships are awarded based on a range of criteria, such as academic excellence, athletic talent, leadership qualities, chosen field of study and financial need. As a form of gift aid, scholarships do not require repayment.
Scholarship Category | Details |
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Academic Merit Scholarships | – Mānoa Academic Merit Scholarship: for incoming first-year students, based on academic record, award ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 per year (up to $16,000 total). – International Merit Award Scholarship: for international students, automatic consideration during admission review. |
New Warrior & Upper-Level Scholarships | – New Warrior Scholarships: selective awards for incoming students showing academic merit + community involvement. – Upper-level Scholarships: for continuing undergraduates in later years. Both require extra application materials. |
Financial Aid Services Scholarships | – Administered by the Financial Aid Services Office. – FAFSA required (deadline: February 1). – Some awards have separate applications; notifications sent by email. |
Kuaʻana Tuition Waiver | – Need-based tuition waiver. – Available to Native Hawaiian undergraduate and graduate students. |
STAR Scholarships | – Scholarships managed through the STAR system. – Departmental selections; students apply via STAR online. |
Departmental Scholarships | – Offered by individual academic departments. – Students must check directly with their department/advisor. |
International Scholarships | – Administered by the International Student Services Office. – Specifically for international students, varies by program. |
UH System Scholarships | – A single scholarship application used across the University of Hawaiʻi system. – Funded mainly by UH Foundation. – Includes both system-wide and campus-specific awards. |
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