FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship?
As long as you meet the criteria, you are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
We have 500 scholarships to award. Priority will be given to students who apply early for BOTH the scholarship and to a UH Community College.
I’ve already applied and registered for courses for Fall 2020, am I still eligible?
As long as you meet the criteria, you are eligible, even if you’re already accepted and registered for classes.
I’m going to UH Manoa, West Oahu, or Hilo and taking a community college course, am I still eligible?
No. You will need your “home campus” to be one of the UH Community Colleges.
Will you contact my supervisor?
We may contact your supervisor to verify your employment status for eligibility for this scholarship.
How do I apply for the scholarship? What happens after I apply?
You can submit your application
here. Once you submit your application,
we will email you within a week at the email address that you provided on your scholarship application.
How do I apply for a UH Community College? What happens after I apply?
You can apply to any UH Community College campus at
apply.hawaii.edu. You will receive email
communication once a decision has been made. Once you are admitted to a campus, you will need to create your UH username. From then, all communication will be
through your UH email. You will receive email communication on your next steps to enroll in the college. You may need to complete New Student Orientation and/or
meet with a counselor prior to registering for classes. Your counselor will assist you in selecting the course. All of our courses can be found on the
class availability website (arranged by campus).
Are there any fees that I need to pay?
There is no fee to submit an application for the scholarship. Hawai'i residents do not need to pay an application fee for a UH Community
College campus. The scholarship will cover tuition and fees for one (1) college course (up to three credits), and your textbook (up to $100 at UH bookstore)
for that course.
The scholarship says it’ll pay for my books, how do I get my book?
Once you are notified that you are awarded the scholarship, you will contact your campus bookstore to purchase your books. The bookstore will
have an account with $100 of credit for required books and supplies for your class. The credit will expire at the end of September.
What courses do you offer? Are the courses online?
All of our courses can be found on the
class availability website (arranged by campus).
Due to COVID-19, most courses are online. Online courses are delivered in two different ways:
- Asynchronous/Independent learning: There are no specified dates and times for logging in. You login at your own time and submit assignments by the due dates).
- Synchronous/Real-time interaction: Login to an online platform, like Zoom, on specific day(s) and time(s) for an online lecture.
Do I need a computer?
We highly advise you to have a laptop or computer to complete any college course.
Can I enroll in more courses?
Yes, you can! The scholarship will only cover tuition and fees for one (1) college course (up to three credits), and your textbook
(up to $100 at UH bookstore) for that course. Any course(s) beyond that, you will need to pay for the tuition, fees, and books. We highly recommend that
you submit an application for financial aid (via
FAFSA). FAFSA requires that you report 2018 taxes. Once
you submit, you can contact your campus financial aid office to explain your special circumstances of your current situation.
Do I need to submit health clearances (TB, MMR, Tdap, Varicella)?
Yes, you will need to submit your health clearances.
How do I know if I’ve been awarded the scholarship?
We will be in contact with you via the email address that you provided on the scholarship application. If you have any questions, please contact
us at
Kulia20@hawaii.eduWill this scholarship affect my financial aid, if I already have financial aid through my FAFSA?
It may affect your financial aid award, as scholarships are taken into account. It is best to speak with your campus financial aid office.
What happens if I drop the course?
We understand that sometimes students may need to drop a course. You will not be held financially responsible for the course, nor will you
receive a refund for the course.
I’ve been continuously attending UH, am I eligible for this scholarship?
Unfortunately, no, this scholarship is only for students that have not attended a UH campus from Fall 2018 or earlier. You may be eligible for other
aid, please check with your counselor.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
