HPU offers competitive academic and activity-based scholarship awards to deserving students. These scholarships are awarded largely to incoming freshmen who are graduates of high schools in Hawai'i. A number of academic-based scholarships are also awarded to incoming freshmen from outside of the state. Students who have completed two semesters at the University and who are academically qualified may also apply for Hawai'i Pacific University’s merit-based Scholarships.
Here are some of the scholarships offered at HPU:
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Alumni Scholarship Program
- New Undergraduate or Graduate Students
- Description: This scholarship program is established to honor HPUs alumni. When an alumnus/a refers a student to HPU who has not already applied, the referred student will receive a $1,000 tuition scholarship in the name of the alumnus-a.
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Scholarships for High School Seniors in Hawai'i
- High School Seniors in the State of Hawaii
- Description: These tuition waiver scholarships are awarded to selected incoming freshmen, graduates of high schools in Hawaii.
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Hawai'i High School Writing Awards Competition
- Juniors and Seniors in the State of Hawaii
- Description: The University annually conducts a statewide writing competition for juniors and seniors attending public and private high schools in Hawai'i.
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Scholarships for U.S. Mainland High School Seniors
- U.S. Mainland High School Seniors
- Description: These tuition waiver scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman who will graduate from high schools on the U.S. mainland.
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Scholarships for Transfer Students
- Incoming Undergraduate Students
- Description: These selective and limited tuition waiver scholarships are available to incoming transfer students (currently not enrolled at HPU).
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Scholarships for Currently Enrolled Students
- Current full-time HPU Students
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Scholarships and Awards for Continuing Students
- Current full-time HPU Students
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Veterans Educational Benefits
- For HPU Students Who Are Veterans
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Scholarships for International Students
- International Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- Description: Hawai'i Pacific University offers a limited number of tuition-waiver scholarships to international students who plan to enroll full-time at the University.
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Scholarships for Graduate Students
- Graduate Students (Domestic and International)
- Description: Hawai'i Pacific University offers several types of institutional graduate scholarships to new, full-time, degree-seeking students. U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students who have a demonstrated financial need may apply.
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Scholarships from External Organizations
- All Students
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Excellence in Undergraduate Writing Awards
- Undergraduate HPU Students
- Description: The Hawai'i Pacific University Excellence in Undergraduate Writing Awards annually recognizes outstanding writing assignments completed by undergraduate students.
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The Reverend Frank E. and Irene Butterworth Scholarship
- High School Seniors and Transfer Students
- Description: Check Application for Details and Eligibility Requirements.
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Athletic Scholarships
- Please Contact the Athletics Department at (808) 356-5214 or Toll-free at 1-866-CALL-HPU.
- Description: These tuition waiver scholarships are based on demonstrated Athletic abilities required by each sport and are awarded to new, incoming students.
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Band and Orchestra Scholarships
- Please Contact the Director of Instrumental Music Programs at (808) 544-0887 or Toll-free at 1-866-CALL-HPU.
- Description: These tuition waiver scholarships are based on demonstrated Band and Orchestra performance skills and are awarded to new, incoming students.
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Cheer and Dance Scholarships
Please Contact the Office of Student Life at (808) 544-0277 or Toll-free at 1-866-CALL-HPU.
Description: These tuition waiver scholarships are based on demonstrated Cheerleading and Dance performance skills and are awarded to new, incoming students.
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International Vocal Ensemble Scholarships
- Please Contact the Director of Choral Activities at (808) 544-1127 or toll-free at 1-866-CALL-HPU.
- Description: These tuition waiver scholarships are based on demonstrated vocal ability and are awarded to new, incoming students.
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Use the navigation for further scholarships awarded by and available through the University.
In addition to academic scholarships, there are activity-based scholarships such as Athletic, Cheer, Band, Dance and International Vocal Ensemble. While there is a grade point average (GPA) requirement to qualify, tryouts are also held to determine which students are eligible for the team and amounts of scholarship may vary.
- Use the Athletics link on the navigation bar located at the top of the page for more information on our intercollegiate athletic program.
- Use the Student Life link on the navigation bar located at the top the page if you're interested in more information about our cheer, dance, band, orchestra, or the international choral programs. Use the e-mail links located at the bottom of the page as further contact information.
If a student is eligible to receive more than one University awarded scholarship in the same academic term, the student may only choose to keep the one with the highest value. All University awarded scholarships are awarded to students who meet admissions requirements and must be enrolled full-time only.
