CU Hawaiʻi More Possibilities Scholarship Program 2026

Hawai‘i Island Class of 2026 Graduates & College Undergraduates
CU Hawai‘i is proud to celebrate our island’s 2026 high school seniors and current college students by creating MORE POSSIBILITIES for their academic future with $25,000 in scholarships!

CU Hawai‘i is opening doors to MORE POSSIBILITIES with $25,000 in scholarships! 

We’re awarding:

• Six (6) scholarships for Hawai‘i Island Class of 2026 public or private high school graduates

• Four (4) scholarships for undergraduates who graduated from a Hawai‘i Island high school or currently live on Hawai‘i Island and attend a local accredited 2-year, 4-year, trade, or vocational school

Each recipient will receive $2,500 to help further their education and create MORE POSSIBILITIES for their future.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:

• Be a Hawai‘i Island high school senior graduating in the 2025–26 school year OR an undergraduate who graduated from a Hawai‘i Island high school or currently resides on Hawai‘i Island and attends an accredited 2-year, 4-year, trade, or vocational school on the island.

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Submit a statement of financial need.

• Be enrolled full-time for Fall 2026 at an accredited U.S. institution listed on the U.S. Department of Education website.
  

  Required Documents

• Completed CU Hawai‘i More Possibilities Scholarship Application

• Current transcript (unofficial accepted)

• Undergraduate applicants: Copy of high school diploma or equivalent

• Letter(s) of recommendation

• Resume

• Essay (250–500 words, single-spaced, 12 pt font):
  Prompt:What do you need to achieve your academic goals? How will you use your education/training to contribute to the Hawai‘i Island community?

• Statement of Financial Need (200–500 words, single-spaced, 12 pt font)

• Short Answer Questionnaire (max 150 words per response)