Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Introduction
Each year the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation manages a large scholarship portfolio — more than 300 funds — which requires careful coordination. To help applicants plan, below is a concise timeline and step-by-step guide for the 2026–2027 scholarship cycle, including key dates, required materials, and application instructions.
Key Dates and Timeline
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens: October 1, 2025
- Scholarship application period: December 8, 2025 – February 26, 2026
- Application opens: December 8, 2025
- Application closes: February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaiʻi Standard Time
- Letters of recommendation due: March 13, 2026, 4:00...
Introduction
Each year the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation manages a large scholarship portfolio — more than 300 funds — which requires careful coordination. To help applicants plan, below is a concise timeline and step-by-step guide for the 2026–2027 scholarship cycle, including key dates, required materials, and application instructions.
Key Dates and Timeline
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens: October 1, 2025
- Scholarship application period: December 8, 2025 – February 26, 2026
- Application opens: December 8, 2025
- Application closes: February 26, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaiʻi Standard Time
- Letters of recommendation due: March 13, 2026, 4:00...
AFCEA ROTC Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The AFCEA Educational Foundation awards ROTC scholarships of $2,500 to $3,000 to full‑time sophomore and junior students in Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps option), or Air Force ROTC who are pursuing STEM majors and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Note: a single application is used to evaluate candidates for all AFCEA ROTC scholarship opportunities for which they qualify.
Available Scholarships
- General ROTC Scholarship: Awards of $2,500 are available to full‑time sophomores or juniors in Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force ROTC majoring in a STEM field with an overall GPA of at least...
Introduction
The AFCEA Educational Foundation awards ROTC scholarships of $2,500 to $3,000 to full‑time sophomore and junior students in Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps option), or Air Force ROTC who are pursuing STEM majors and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Note: a single application is used to evaluate candidates for all AFCEA ROTC scholarship opportunities for which they qualify.
Available Scholarships
- General ROTC Scholarship: Awards of $2,500 are available to full‑time sophomores or juniors in Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force ROTC majoring in a STEM field with an overall GPA of at least...
America's 911 Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
For 2026 we will award twenty (20) scholarships, each valued at $2,000.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be high school seniors.
- Eligibility requires that the student is either an active-duty First Responder themself or the child of an active-duty First Responder. Volunteer and paid First Responders are both acceptable.
- Students whose parent is retired or permanently disabled are not eligible.
What we consider a First Responder
A First Responder includes individuals who perform emergency or law-enforcement duties such as:
- personnel with arrest authority;
- ambulance or rescue crew members who provide direct aid;
- EMTs...
Overview
For 2026 we will award twenty (20) scholarships, each valued at $2,000.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be high school seniors.
- Eligibility requires that the student is either an active-duty First Responder themself or the child of an active-duty First Responder. Volunteer and paid First Responders are both acceptable.
- Students whose parent is retired or permanently disabled are not eligible.
What we consider a First Responder
A First Responder includes individuals who perform emergency or law-enforcement duties such as:
- personnel with arrest authority;
- ambulance or rescue crew members who provide direct aid;
- EMTs...
"Banana George" Blair Ambassador Scholarship
$2,200
ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Application revised October 2023
Eligibility
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Eligible students are incoming freshmen through incoming seniors who will be enrolled full time at an accredited two- or four-year college, or students attending an accredited trade school. (See the online link for details.)
- Applicant must be a current, active member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports (one of the following organizations): AWSA, ABC, AKA, NCWSA, NSSA, NWSRA, USA-AWSWS, USA-WB, or USHA.
- Awards are limited to undergraduate students and may be awarded for no more than three (3) academic...
ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Application revised October 2023
Eligibility
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Eligible students are incoming freshmen through incoming seniors who will be enrolled full time at an accredited two- or four-year college, or students attending an accredited trade school. (See the online link for details.)
- Applicant must be a current, active member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports (one of the following organizations): AWSA, ABC, AKA, NCWSA, NSSA, NWSRA, USA-AWSWS, USA-WB, or USHA.
- Awards are limited to undergraduate students and may be awarded for no more than three (3) academic...
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
$20,000
Intro
Our awardees pursue the fields they choose at top colleges and universities. Recent majors have included engineering, fine arts, astrophysics, Middle Eastern studies, English, and history. Current scholars are enrolled at institutions such as Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology, Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of Virginia, the University of Washington, Yale, and many other distinguished schools.
Eligibility
Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States armed services.
Application deadline and required materials
All applications must be submitted by March 1st of the applicant’s senior year in high school. Required materials include:
- A...
Intro
Our awardees pursue the fields they choose at top colleges and universities. Recent majors have included engineering, fine arts, astrophysics, Middle Eastern studies, English, and history. Current scholars are enrolled at institutions such as Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology, Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of Virginia, the University of Washington, Yale, and many other distinguished schools.
Eligibility
Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States armed services.
Application deadline and required materials
All applications must be submitted by March 1st of the applicant’s senior year in high school. Required materials include:
- A...
Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship
$1,250
DBB, Inc. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Overview
Since 1984, DBB, Inc. has awarded an annual scholarship to deserving high school seniors. Candidates must demonstrate solid academic performance (grades and test scores), proven leadership in school and community activities, and clear financial need.
Important mailing deadline
All application materials must be postmarked by MARCH 1ST and sent to:
DBB, Inc.
ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P. O. Box 604
DeQuincy, LA 70633
Award
DBB, Inc. will present one (1) cash scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00. A commemorative plaque will be presented to the recipient at an appropriate event. After the recipient’s college enrollment is...
DBB, Inc. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Overview
Since 1984, DBB, Inc. has awarded an annual scholarship to deserving high school seniors. Candidates must demonstrate solid academic performance (grades and test scores), proven leadership in school and community activities, and clear financial need.
Important mailing deadline
All application materials must be postmarked by MARCH 1ST and sent to:
DBB, Inc.
ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P. O. Box 604
DeQuincy, LA 70633
Award
DBB, Inc. will present one (1) cash scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00. A commemorative plaque will be presented to the recipient at an appropriate event. After the recipient’s college enrollment is...
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
$4,000
Overview
This award, commonly known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the primary education-support program administered by AFAS. Applying for the Arnold Grant also serves as the gateway to other Society education resources, including the Merit Scholarship and the Interest-Free Supplemental Loan program. The grant is designed to balance family income against college costs when determining awards.
Award size
Grant amounts change annually and depend on the number of applicants, the Society’s approved grant budget for the year, an applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA, and the cost of attendance at a Department of Education–approved institution. The final...
Overview
This award, commonly known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the primary education-support program administered by AFAS. Applying for the Arnold Grant also serves as the gateway to other Society education resources, including the Merit Scholarship and the Interest-Free Supplemental Loan program. The grant is designed to balance family income against college costs when determining awards.
Award size
Grant amounts change annually and depend on the number of applicants, the Society’s approved grant budget for the year, an applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA, and the cost of attendance at a Department of Education–approved institution. The final...
Humane Studies Fellowship
$10,000
Overview
The Humane Studies Fellowship awards up to $10,000 to support PhD students and postdoctoral researchers as they complete major research projects, present at leading conferences, and publish in prominent journals. The fellowship aims to back high-impact projects that enhance a recipient’s research profile and career opportunities. Recipients also gain access to additional IHS resources, such as job-market assistance, in-person and online events, and other professional-development offerings.
What recipients must provide
During the fellowship period, awardees are required to share copies of any research that is completed, presented, submitted for review, or published as it becomes available. In addition, recipients...
Overview
The Humane Studies Fellowship awards up to $10,000 to support PhD students and postdoctoral researchers as they complete major research projects, present at leading conferences, and publish in prominent journals. The fellowship aims to back high-impact projects that enhance a recipient’s research profile and career opportunities. Recipients also gain access to additional IHS resources, such as job-market assistance, in-person and online events, and other professional-development offerings.
What recipients must provide
During the fellowship period, awardees are required to share copies of any research that is completed, presented, submitted for review, or published as it becomes available. In addition, recipients...
NWCA Foundation Scholarship
$1,500
Intro
Each year the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. (NWCA) awards nine scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. These are outright grants — recipients are not required to repay the funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must be the spouse, child, grandchild, or great‑grandchild of an enlisted (E‑1 through E‑9) member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Eligible service status includes active duty, retired, or deceased service members (widow/widower).
Requirements
- Demonstrated financial need is required.
- Minimum scholastic average of 2.5 GPA.
- Acceptance to an accredited educational institution (proof of admission required).
Additional information
Details about specific...
Intro
Each year the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. (NWCA) awards nine scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. These are outright grants — recipients are not required to repay the funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must be the spouse, child, grandchild, or great‑grandchild of an enlisted (E‑1 through E‑9) member of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Eligible service status includes active duty, retired, or deceased service members (widow/widower).
Requirements
- Demonstrated financial need is required.
- Minimum scholastic average of 2.5 GPA.
- Acceptance to an accredited educational institution (proof of admission required).
Additional information
Details about specific...
Winifred Goldring Award
$2,000
Association for Women Geoscientists — Winifred Goldring Award
Overview
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Winifred Goldring Award. The prize includes $2,000 and membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s current degree program. This award honors Winifred Goldring, a trailblazing paleontologist who was appointed State Paleontologist of New York in 1939 and became the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. Funding for the award was generously provided by David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key deadlines and timeline
- Application packet and all required materials must...
Association for Women Geoscientists — Winifred Goldring Award
Overview
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Winifred Goldring Award. The prize includes $2,000 and membership in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s current degree program. This award honors Winifred Goldring, a trailblazing paleontologist who was appointed State Paleontologist of New York in 1939 and became the first female president of the Paleontological Society in 1949. Funding for the award was generously provided by David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key deadlines and timeline
- Application packet and all required materials must...
Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology
$1,000
Introduction
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award. This prize includes a $1,000 cash award plus memberships in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s academic enrollment. The award recognizes an outstanding female undergraduate preparing for a career in paleontology. This competition is made possible through generous donations from David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key dates and contact
- Complete application packet (single PDF) and recommendation letter(s) must be submitted no later than April 30th. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Send application materials and...
Introduction
The Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) invites applications for the Undergraduate Excellence in Paleontology Award. This prize includes a $1,000 cash award plus memberships in both the Paleontological Society and AWG for the duration of the recipient’s academic enrollment. The award recognizes an outstanding female undergraduate preparing for a career in paleontology. This competition is made possible through generous donations from David Watkins and Mary Anne Holmes.
Key dates and contact
- Complete application packet (single PDF) and recommendation letter(s) must be submitted no later than April 30th. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Send application materials and...
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship
$20,000
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation will open its Scholarship application period for the 2026–2027 academic year from December 1, 2025 through March 13, 2026.
Overview
- The Foundation’s Scholarship Program—originally the reason the Foundation was formed about thirty years ago—offers financial support for college to qualifying members of the Supply Corps community. Awards are available to high school seniors, undergraduate students at two- or four-year institutions, students enrolled at accredited community colleges or technical schools, and to spouses.
Who may apply
- Eligible applicants include children, grandchildren, or spouses of qualifying Supply Corps officers (living or deceased), and children or...
The Navy Supply Corps Foundation will open its Scholarship application period for the 2026–2027 academic year from December 1, 2025 through March 13, 2026.
Overview
- The Foundation’s Scholarship Program—originally the reason the Foundation was formed about thirty years ago—offers financial support for college to qualifying members of the Supply Corps community. Awards are available to high school seniors, undergraduate students at two- or four-year institutions, students enrolled at accredited community colleges or technical schools, and to spouses.
Who may apply
- Eligible applicants include children, grandchildren, or spouses of qualifying Supply Corps officers (living or deceased), and children or...
