Institutional Programs

A. Merit-Based Achievement Scholarships

Merit-Based Achievement Scholarships are available to Resident and Non-Resident students who merit assistance because of their achievement and/or service to UH Hilo. The scholarship may cover up to the cost of UH Hilo tuition.

B. Need-Based Opportunity Grant

Need-Based Opportunity Grants are available to bona fide Hawaii Residents, Non-Residents, and WUE students (special/non-resident exemptions do not qualify). Students must demonstrate financial need and enroll at least half-time to be considered.

C. Pacific Islander Scholarship

Pacific Islander Scholarships are available to students with a residency status of "Pacific Islander Non-Resident Exempt". This scholarship is available to classified students enrolled in either an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree program. Students must demonstrate financial need and enroll at least half-time to be considered.

D. Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students who are residents of one of the western states may enroll at a reduced tuition of 150% of the institution’s regular resident tuition. These western states are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming or Washington State. View more information about the WUE program at UH Hilo.

E. Athletic Scholarships

The various team coaches in the Athletic Department determine eligibility for these funds.