Education
These are education-related funding opportunities open to all education majors with varying eligibility requirements. These opportunities are separate from funding available through COE scholarships & stipends. NOTE: KRS is an education major and KRS students may be eligible for these opportunities.
The Hawaiʻi State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Selective Recruitment Grant Program which is open to any college student pursuing a career in education.
Two Lucille Hodgins Selective Recruitment Grants of $1,000 per grant will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year. The criteria for selection include:
- Academic achievement
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment to education as a profession
- Financial need
- Potential for success
- Spring 2024 and Fall 2025 enrollment in an accredited college or university (preference will be given to Hawaiʻi residents attending Hawaiʻi institutions)
- Preference given to legal Hawaiʻi residents and military personnel stationed in Hawaiʻi
- Past recipients are not eligible
The application, official transcript(s), and two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted on or before March 1, 2025. Applications (including recommendation letters and transcripts) sent via U.S. mail must be postmarked on or before March 1, 2025 and received by March 7, 2025.
Submit required documents by email to: sandituitele@gmail.com
Or by U.S. mail to:
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Hawaiʻi State Organization Scholarship Committee
c/o Sandi Tuitele
2306 Coyne Street
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96826-1426
The awards are specifically for students pursuing degrees in either education or performing arts. These scholarships are available to students at any stage in their studies.
Learn more about the I’m A Bright Kid Foundation Education Award
HCF distributes over $7 million annually to deserving students, making it the third largest private provider of post-secondary scholarships in the state.The following is a list of HCF education-related scholarships. Copy and paste scholarship titles into the HCF database search to find additional details on each scholarship. We also recommend using keywords to search the database as this list may not be exhaustive.
- Eizo & Toyo Sakumoto Trust
Education - Hokuli`a Foundation Scholarship Fund
Education, Kona - Ichiro & Masako Hirata Scholarship
Education - Inspired to Serve Scholarship Fund in Memory of Seigo and Hisaye Kagawa
Kauai resident in Education graduate studies - Peter R. Papworth Scholarship Fund
Campbell High School graduate - Senator Richard M. & Dr. Ruth Matsuura Scholarship Fund
Education
All applicants must submit 1) three personal statement essays, 2) transcripts, 3) for KSBE high school students only: a letter of recommendation. Individual scholarship funds may require the applicant to meet other conditions. The following is a list of education-related scholarships offered through the foundation. Copy and paste all or part of the scholarship titles into the Pauahi Foundation scholarships listing search to find additional details on each scholarship. We also recommend using keywords to search the scholarships listing as this list may not be exhaustive.
- Gladys Kamakakūokalani ʻAinoa Brandt Scholarship
Junior, senior or graduate, demonstrate financial need, two letters - Hartwell Hewahewaokalani Lee Loy, Sr. Scholarship
Graduate student - Isaac and Mary Harbottle Scholarship
Interest in the native Hawaiian culture - Jalene Kanani Bell ʻOhana Scholarship
2 letters - Kahalekuʻiinäihe Scholarship GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
Graduate student - Kamehameha Schools Class of 1970 Scholarship
Involvement in community service, serve the Hawaiian community, 2 letters - Makuakāne-Drechsel Inspirational Educator Scholarship (fka Inspirational Educator Scholarship)
Preference for teaching experience in Hawaiian language, 2 letters - Uʻilani Stender Scholarship
Demonstrate financial need, 1 letter - Violet K. ’32 & Henry T. Hughes, Jr. Scholarship
Graduate student
If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Use the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program website to see if your employer qualifies.
Scholarships Available:
1. One (1) Jacob J. Blokker Scholarship Award of $2,000 to a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Education or any type of Healthcare Industry program.
2. One (1) Anne Pochna Blokker Scholarship Award of $2,000 to a Junior or Senior college student in a Nursing or Education program.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Nursing, Education, or any type of Healthcare industry program, who will be attending, as a full-time student, an accredited 4-year college or university in Hawaiʻi or on the U.S. mainland to earn a baccalaureate degree. A full-time student is defined as taking a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester or equivalent.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Hawaiʻi prior to submittal of application.
3. In the interest of providing as many scholarships as possible to students in Hawaiʻi, ineligible are:
a) Rotarians or their spouse, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, brothers or sisters.
b) Anyone entering a U.S. Military Service Academy.
c) Anyone receiving a multi-year scholarship or a full tuition scholarship.
d) Anyone attending a university of college outside of the United States.
Application deadline: June 1, 2025
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union recognizes the need within our educational community to provide support to professional and para-professional educators. Through a common commitment and desire, HawaiiUSA FCU and the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s (DOE) Personnel Development Branch (PDB) formed a partnership to extend opportunities for career enhancement for DOE personnel. This generous proposal fosters the commitment to professional growth by both parties and enhances the partnership between PDB and the Credit Union.
Eligibility Criteria
- A primary member of HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union with their own account in good standing and length of time as a member.
- Employed by the Hawai‘i Department of Education as a professional or paraprofessional educator.(Emergency hires & substitutes are not eligible).
NOTE: The amount of funds awarded per recipient will vary based on the number of eligible applicants and funds available. Our goal is to ensure all eligible recipients receive some amount of funds.
Applications open on January 1st and end in March (Actual date varies each year, please refer to website for exact deadline).
To learn more or apply please visit our website for information about this stipend.