• Hawai'i Merit Scholarships (Incoming freshman for the 2010 academic year)

Scholarship	Academic Year Value	Four-Academic Year Value
President	$10,000	$40,000
Dean	$9,000	$36,000
‘Ohana	$6,000	$24,000
Lōkahi	$3,000	$12,000
Students may also qualify for need-based grants and/or loans by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
www.hpu.edu/financialaid

Description: These selective and limited tuition waiver scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who are high school graduates in Hawai'i.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Information provided on the Admission application along with the high school transcript will determine the criteria and eligibility of the scholarship.
Scholarship Period: Renewable for up to three (3) years.
Application Form: Submit an application for Admission  

 ONLINE Undergraduate Application (Secure)
Undergraduate Application (PDF File)
ONLINE Universal College Application (Secure)

• Harry S. Komuro Scholarship

  Description: This tuition waiver scholarship is available to students who are dependent children of an ordained minister in one of the following church denominations: Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church, United Methodist Church, or United Church of Christ.
  Scholarship Period: Renewable for up to three (3) years
  Scholarship Amount: $3,000 each academic year
  Deadline: May 7, 2010 
  Application Form: Located in Related Links

• Debate Scholarship

  Description: This tuition waiver scholarship is awarded to entering high school graduates or entering transfer students who are interested in participating with the HPU debate program. The program also offers tuition waiver scholarships to Graduate Assistants as debate coaches. 
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 supported by a current official transcript and intent to pursue one of the degrees offered by the HPU College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
  Scholarship Period: Renewable for up to three (3) years
  Scholarship Amount: $6,000 each academic year
  Deadline: April 19, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links 

• Kalamalama Journalism Scholarship Scholarship Not Being Offered

  Description: This tuition waiver scholarship is offered to entering high school graduates or entering transfer students.  
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 supported by a current official transcript, intent to pursue a degree in Journalism or Strategic Communication (advertising/public relations) and a career in these or a related communication industry. Also requires a 10-hour per week work assignment with the staff of the University newspaper, Kalamalama, as journalists or advertising sales assistants .  
  Scholarship Period: Renewable for up to three (3) years
  Scholarship Amount: $6,000 each academic year
  Deadline: April 19, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links 

• Allen and Nobuko Zecha Scholarship

  Description: Awarded to incoming freshman; high school graduates.
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 and scoring in the top 10% on the SAT, ACT, or international equivalent tests; or being in the top 3% of graduating class. Majoring in Marine Biology, Oceanography, Pre-Medical Studies, and 3-2 Engineering.
  Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
  Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,500
  Deadline: April 8, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links

• Founders' Scholarship - Helen G. Chapin, Ph.D.

  Description: Awarded to incoming freshman; graduates of high schools in Hawai'i.
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 and an 1100/24 SAT/ACT score.  
  Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
  Scholarship Amount: Up to $750
  Deadline: April 8, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links

• John H. Payne Scholarship

  Description: Awarded to incoming freshman; high school senior or college transfer (maximum 31 college credits).
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A high school or college cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
  Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
  Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000
  Deadline: April 8, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links

• Kunimitsu and Jessie S. Tamai Scholarship

  Description: Awarded to incoming freshman; graduates of high schools in Hawai'i.
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: A high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and accepted into the Nursing Program. 
  Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
  Scholarship Amount: Up to $750
  Deadline: April 8, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links

• Antone & Edene Vidinha Trust Scholarship

  Description: Awarded to incoming high school and college transfer students or students currently enrolled at HPU who are from the Island of Kaua'i.
  Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Incoming students must have a minimum cumulative high school or college transfer grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. HPU continuing students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.
  Scholarship Period: Offered each academic year.
  Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000
  Deadline: April 8, 2010
  Application Form: Located in Related Links

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact the Scholarships Office by using the e-mail link located to the left of the page or by calling (808) 566-2430 or 1-866-CALL-HPU (Toll-free: U.S. and Canada Only).