Hawaii Scholarships

Description:Dr. Hans Zimmerman established this foundation to provide financial assistance to individuals in Hawai‘i wishing to pursue an education in a health field. During his long and productive career in Hawai‘i, Dr. Zimmerman encouraged countless individuals to choose careers in medicine. At his death, additional assets came into the foundation so that it is now one of the largest scholarship funds in Hawai‘i. Requirements: Plan to major in a health-related field in a school in the USA (not including sports medicine, psychology unless clinical, social work). Be a college junior, senior or graduate student. Minimum GPA 3.0. Personal statement should include a description of your participation in community service projects or activities.

Description:This fund memorializes E.E. Black, chairman and president of The Gas Company, now Tesoro Hawai‘i. He is credited with revitalizing the company which was in danger of failing when he took charge. To recognize Mr. Black's numerous contributions, Tesoro's then board of directors established this fund in his honor. The scholarships go to dependents of employees at Tesoro Hawai‘i. Requirements: Be a dependent of an employee of Tesoro Hawai‘i or its subsidiaries. Be an undergraduate. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Extra Data Required:Name of Tesoro Hawaii Employee & Relationship (i.e., Mother)

Description:This scholarship is named in honor of Bernice Pi‘ilani Irwin who was a friend of Queen Lili‘u‘okalani. Bernice was the author of a collection of Hawaiian tales called "In Menehune Land." She also wrote a popular column for the Honolulu Advertiser and later for the Honolulu Times, which was edited by her husband Edwin Irwin. Her column was entitled "Kahuna Nui, the Old Sage of Kaka‘ako," and was a discourse on politics and civic affairs, written in pidgin. The Irwins set up this trust fund to students who, like Bernice, wish to have careers in journalism. Requirements: Major in Journalism or Communications. Be a college junior, senior or graduate student.

Requirements:Attend a Fashion Design program within the UH Community College system.

Requirements:Major in Fine Arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics or photography).

Requirements: Be of Filipino ancestry. Major in Nursing.

Requirements: Major in Business or a business related field. Be a female. Be a junior, senior or graduate student. Minimum GPA 3.5.

Description:This scholarship is funded by The Friends of Hawai‘i's Public Housing (FHPH), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting public housing tenants in Hawai‘i. Requirements: Be a resident of a public housing unit in Hawai‘i. Indicate the name of the public housing complex in your personal statement.

Requirements: Major in Business Administration. Be a senior at any college or university in Hawai‘i. Minimum GPA 3.0. Include in your personal statement why you have chosen business as an intended career and how you expect to make a difference in the business world.

Requirements: Graduates of the East Hawai‘i public schools: Hilo, Honoka‘a, Ka‘u, Kea‘au, Laupahoehoe, Pahoa, Waiakea. Preference given to students pursuing a degree in Fine Arts and Classics. Minimum GPA 2.5.

Requirements: Be an Ewa Beach resident. Attend a program within the UH Community College system.(Preference given to a student in a Marine related program within the UH Community College system).

Requirements: Demonstrate financial need. Be a resident of the state of Hawaii. Attend a two-year or four-year college or university. GPA (grade point average) of at least 2.5 but no more than 3.5.