Chancellor's Scholarship Application Instructions and Eligibility

The Chancellor Scholarship is a prestigious award created for graduates from Hawaiʻi High Schools that covers four years of tuition.

Eligibility Criteria

• Accepted by UH Hilo
• Graduating from a Hawaiʻi high school
• Entering as First-Time Freshman
• Bona fide resident of Hawaiʻi
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Personal Essay
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service

Expectations

Chancellor’s Scholars will be expected to:

• Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA.
• Earn 30 credits per year.
• Enroll as a full-time student.
• Take a specified course in the Fall and Spring semester as a cohort
• Participate in leadership activities and/or community service with other Chancellor’s Scholars.
• Maintain continuous enrollment.
• Scholars are encouraged to participate in UH Hilo's National Student Exchange or Study Abroad programs during their second or third year in college.

Application Requirements

• Application for admission to UH Hilo.
• Official high school transcript.
• Chancellor’s Scholarship application.
• Personal statement.

All of the above must be received by April 1st.

Application Submission

UH Hilo Admissions Office
200 W. Kāwili St.
Hilo, HI 96720