HCF distributes over $7 million annually to deserving students, making it the third largest private provider of post-secondary scholarship in the state. Our scholarships support students who are pursuing degrees from colleges and universities, as well as those obtaining career and technical education at a community college. In 2021, the average scholarship award was $6,200 per student. The HCF Scholarship portal is where you can manage your account information and review submitted applications.
Founded in 1936, the Korean University Club of Hawaii has been providing academic scholarships to students of Korean ancestry since 1950. The Korean University Club of Hawaii is a multi-generational group of Americans of Korean ancestry continuing the intent of its founders in promoting understanding of ancestral heritage and culture, participating in community affairs, and providing educational opportunity. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate financial need, be a resident of the State of Hawai’i, be of partial Korean ethnicity and have a minimum GPA of 2.7. Dollar amounts will vary.