Goodfellow Bros Hawaii
Big Island Construction & Civil Engineering Scholarship
​Due:  June 1, 2025
About:  Goodfellow Bros. is committed to creating more opportunities for the people living in our local communities.  We have designed a scholarship program specifically for students who have graduated from a high school in Hawaii and are interested in pursuing a four-year degree in construction management or civil engineering.  For the academic year 2025-2026, Goodfellow Bros will award up to $15,000 in scholarship funds to eligible students.
Eligibility:
  • High school graduating senior in May 2025
  • Pursue a four-year degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or construction management
Application:  docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTIIx7wy2Ow22WE39O6LV9uMTP8PFYNlPKDXdWc5rG9aRzbQ/viewform
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program
​Due:  June 15, 2025
To qualify:
  • Graduate high school (or equivalency) by July 1
  • Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
  • Enroll in an associate's degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
  • May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
  • Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $65,000 or less)
  • Be under the age of 35
  • Be a United States citizen
Application:  horatioalger.org/career-technical-scholarship-eligibility/
Honaunau Foundation Scholarship
​Due:  May 30, 2025
Purpose:  The purpose of this fund is to provide student(s) who attended Honaunau Elementary School an opportunity to pursue a degree at any post-secondary institution.  Funds shall be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g. tuitions, books, fees, etc.)
Eligibility & Requirements:
  • ​Academic merit as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Must have graduated from Konawaena High School
  • Must be a senior who previously attended Honaunau Elementary
  • Must have completed at least 60 hours of community service with a minimum of 30 hours at/for Honaunau Elementary
  • Financial need is not required; however; priority status will be
  • Essay
Application available in the College & Career Classroom F-118
Hui Makaala Scholarship
​Due:  May 31, 2025
About:  From its inception in 1947, Hui Makaala has been dedicated to the pursuit of higher education.  Over the years, it has awarded hundreds of scholarships to Hawaii's college students, who not only have the drive to succeed but also an interest in the rich tapestry of Okinawan culture.  
Eligibility & Requirements:
  • List of extracurricular activities and organization of which you are a member.  Indicate offices held, awards/honors received, etc.
  • (2) references - one non-relative, one relative (other than your immediate family)
  • Essay - include a narrative about your Okinawan experiences and/or interest in the Okinawan culture
  • (2) letters of recommendations (non related)
  • School transcript and SAT/ACT score
Application available in the College & Career Classroom F-118
Hawaiian Lodge Free and Accepted Masons
​Due:  May 31, 2025
Purpose of Scholarship:
  • To provide a $1500 grant to a high school or undergraduate student within the State of Hawaii, who has been accepted college or university, leading to a Bachelor's Degree
Eligibility & Requirements:
  • Must be classified as a full time senior student in high school or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Must provide a transcript of your most recent grades
  • Must consent to be interviewed by the scholarship committee if requested
  • Academic promise 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Financial need
  • (2) letters of recommendation
  • Send a copy of acceptance letter or notice from an accredited college or university
  • Copy of parent/guardian's IRS Form 1040 
Application available in the College & Career Classroom F-118
2024-2025 National and Local Scholarship​​s​
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To report any case of scholarship fraud, contact the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams) or call 1-877-382-4357.
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