Scholarships
Scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of merit, academic performance, and/or financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for renewal in subsequent years and may have minimum credit requirements. Scholarships are available to both first-time and transfer students.
University of Hawaiʻi System Common Scholarship
Students are able to apply for both University of Hawaiʻi System scholarships as well as UH Hilo scholarships on the University of Hawaiʻi System Common Scholarship Application . The application contains questions that are required for all students, regardless of which UH campus you will be attending. To be considered for the greatest number of scholarships, applicants should also complete UH Hilo’s campus specific page.
To view a list of available scholarships or to search by a specific scholarship, view the UH Foundation’s scholarship database.
My Journey Scholarship
At UH Hilo where your journey is our focus, we strive to ensure that your experiences are memorable, both in and outside of the classroom. This scholarship gives you the chance to share your journey with us and is open to all new, incoming undergraduate students. For more information about this scholarship, please visit the My Journey Scholarship page.
Chancellor’s Scholarships
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a prestigious award created for exceptional graduates from Hawaiʻi high schools. The award covers four years of undergraduate tuition. For more information about this scholarship please visit the Chancellor's Scholarship page.
Regents and Presidential Scholarships (RAPS)
The UH Board of Regents established the Regents and Presidential Scholarships to support Hawaiʻi students with a record of outstanding academic achievement. For more information about these scholarships, please visit the University of Hawaiʻi Regents and Presidential Scholarships page or contact
Athletic Scholarships
The various team coaches in the Athletic Department determine eligibility for these funds.
External Scholarships
Several external organizations have scholarships available to UH Hilo students with a brief description of scholarship and/or basic eligibility requirements. Detailed information and applications are available on the external scholarship list.