State Financial Aid Programs

The UH Opportunity Grant

The UH Opportunity Grant is based on financial need and at least half-time enrollment. Funds are limited.

The Native Hawaiian Tuition Waiver and Second Century Scholars Grant

The Native Hawaiian Tuition Waiver and Second Century Scholars Grant awards are based on Native Hawaiian ancestry, financial need and at least half-time enrollment. Funds are limited.

 

The UH Centennial Scholarship

The UH Centennial Scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen who will graduate from a Hawai‘i high school.  The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.8 or higher or a combined score of 1800 on the three-part SAT Reasoning Test (or ACT equivalent).

 

The State of Hawai‘i B Plus Scholarship

The State of Hawai‘i B Plus Scholarship is for students who demonstrate financial need and graduated from a public Hawai‘i high school. The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 or higher, completion of certain high school courses and a senior project.

 

Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship

The Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship is a last dollar, need-based award toward the unmet direct cost need of qualified students enrolled at any community college campus of the University of Hawai‘i. Direct cost for the purposes of awarding Hawai‘i Promise Scholarships consists of tuition, fees, books and supplies, and transportation ($225/semester). Recipients must qualify for Hawai‘i resident tuition, complete the FAFSA and accept all federal and state grants, scholarships, and other funding sources that do not require repayment. Recipients must also maintain satisfactory academic progress. Award amounts are contingent upon funding and the individual student's FAFSA information.