HACAC Student Scholarship 2024 Information

The Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC) is pleased to offer ten (10) $2,000 scholarships to students planning to attend a regionally accredited college, community college, or university. This one-time, non-renewable award is designed for applicants with demonstrated involvement and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in high school/college, the community, and/or service to others. There will be at least one student selected from each county in Hawai`i. 

Applications open on February 23, 2024. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by Monday, April 22, 2024, 11:59 PM HST. Awardees will be notified by the end of May 2024.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: 

Current High School Students:

  • Current high school senior (or recent graduate) in Hawai’i planning to attend their first year at a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2024. International students and students with undocumented/DACA status who attend high school in Hawaiʻi are also eligible to apply.
  • Currently maintains a 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Demonstrate the need for financial assistance. 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Submit the application and supporting documents by the April 22, 2024 deadline at 11:59PM HST.

Community College Students:

  • Currently enrolled full-time student at a community college located in Hawaiʻi and plans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the coming Fall. International students and students with undocumented/DACA status who attend a community college in Hawaiʻi are also eligible to apply.
  • Currently maintains a 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Demonstrate the need for financial assistance. 
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Submit the application and supporting documents by the April 22, 2024 deadline at 11:59PM HST.

How to Apply:

  • Send the following items to the Diversity, Equity, and Access (DEA) Committee at [email protected] by April 22, 2024 deadline at 11:59PM HST. 
    • Completed Scholarship Application
    • Copy of High School Transcript or Community College Transcript with grades through Fall 2023
    • Completed Activities and Accomplishments Form or Resume
    • One letter of recommendation must be emailed directly to [email protected] by the recommendation writer by April 22, 2024 at 11:59PM HST. 
      • The letter of recommendation must include the student’s name and institution (high school or community college) they attend. 
      • If possible, the letter should highlight the student’s community impact, especially in relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
      • Please note only one letter of recommendation will be accepted.
Application Rules:
  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  • Applicants authorize the release of all information relative to this application process, including high school transcripts/grade reports, forms, and letter of recommendation.
  • Once enrolled in the accredited institution of their choice, the scholarship recipient must forward a copy of the acceptance letter and Verification of Enrollment form to the DEA Committee.
  • Scholarship Awards will not be processed without these documents.
  • Scholarship Awards will be disbursed in the Fall (September) of the student’s academic year. 
  • Decisions of the HACAC DEA Committee are final.

If you have any questions, please contact HACAC’s Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee at [email protected].

Download Student Application Form
Download Activities & Accomplishments Form
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