OHA Higher Education Scholarship Program

Name: OHA Higher Education Scholarship Program

Award Amount:

• Varies based on funding availability and applicant need.

Information and Eligibility:

The OHA Higher Education Scholarship Program assists Native Hawaiian students in pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarships are administered through the Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Liko A‘e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ancestry: Must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry and verified through the Hawaiian Registry Program.
• Residency: Must be a resident of Hawai‘i or the continental United States.
• Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need.
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college.
• Academic Standing: Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the Hawaiian Registry Program verification.
• Submit the scholarship application through the Hawai‘i Community Foundation or Liko A‘e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program.

Application Timeline:

• Hawai‘i Community Foundation: Open enrollment from December 1 to February 19.
• Liko A‘e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program: Open enrollment from March 4 to May 1.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must renew their Hawaiian Registry verification every five years.
• Scholarship amounts and availability may vary based on funding.

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