The application time for the 2024 student scholarship program at Hawaii State Federal Credit Union is now available and will close on February 29, 2024.
The university will provide $5,000 scholarships to 20 Hawaii students who want to attend a properly accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school.
Since its inception in 1996, the Credit Union has provided more than $1 million in scholarship funds to Hawaii students. All Hawaii State Federal Credit Union members and their dependents are eligible for the scholarship program.
Interested students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Attend a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school in the 2023-2024 school year
- Demonstrate financial need
- Attend as a full-time student
- Apply as an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking student
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
“The goal of Hawaii State FCU’s scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to deserving Hawaii students pursuing higher education goals,” stated Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union. “For more than 25 years, we’ve remained committed to investing in the next generation of leaders and innovators, and we look forward to awarding the next cohort of students.”
The scholarship program is administered by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. Interested applicants may view frequently asked questions and apply directly through the foundationʻs website at www.HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org/Students.
Personal and award impact statements, most current school transcript, 2024-2025 Student Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form, and a list of achievements and community service activities are all required for the online application.
Students who are interested must complete their application and submit all supporting documentation by February 29 at 4 p.m. HST.
For more information on eligibility requirements, required materials, and how to apply, visit: www.HawaiiStateFCU.com/scholarship.