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 March 1st 2025.