Scholarships
Scholarships are financial awards which can help pay for college and do not have to be paid back. When trying to find/research online scholarships, it is crucial to thoroughly research the scholarship provider before applying. Carefully review the organization’s website, contact information, and any available details about their scholarship program to ensure legitimacy and protect your personal information.
Scholarship Search Sites
The sites below keep up-to-date scholarship search engines. Several sites allow you to search by specific categories or upcoming due dates. Be sure to do your due diligence in researching the scholarship and fill out a strong application!
When researching a scholarship and before applying, ensure you meet all the scholarship requirements. Some will require you to be a US citizen, pursue a certain type of degree, have a minimum GPA, meet a level of financial need, be a certain age, be from a specific area, or participate in a scholarship program to a certain capacity.
Recommended Scholarships for Parents
The following are scholarships typically awarded annually that student parents/mothers apply for, based on research done in Winter 2024. Check sites for application due dates and info to ensure you qualify. We wish you luck with applying!
- Education Support Awards - patsyminkfoundation.org - $5,000
- Education Foundation for Women in Accounting - ewfa.org - $2,000
- ANSWER Scholarship - answerscholarship.org - amount varies
- Live Your Dream Award - soroptimist.org - amount varies
- HCF Common Scholarship - hawaiicommunityfoundation.org - amount varies
- Hawaii State FCU Scholarship - hawaiistatefcu.com - $5,000
- Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation - servco.com