Grants and scholarships are the most popular type of financial aid because they do not need to be repaid.

 

Grants: Grants are based on financial need. The most popular is the Federal Pell Grant Program

• Estimated family contribution
• The cost of attendance
• The student’s enrollment status (full- or part-time)
• Whether the student attends for a full academic year or less

Scholarships: Scholarships are normally based on merit, including:

• Academic performance
• Special talents
• Other criteria

Scholarships can be found locally or nationally and sponsored by companies, philanthropic organizations, religious organizations, etc. For more information about various scholarships offered to student, check out the websites below.

 

Local Scholarships (for Hawai'i students)

• Hawai'i Community Foundation
• Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship
• Hawai'i Pacific University Scholarship Information

• UH System Scholarship Opportunities for all UH Campuses
• University of Hawaii Foundation Scholarship 

 

Native Hawaiian Scholarships

• Kamehameha Schools
• Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
• Liko A'e

 

National Scholarships 

• Get Schooled Foundation - Scholarship Search 
• SuperCollege.com - Scholarship Search