HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, hereafter referred to as Hawaii State FCU, announced on Tuesday that the scholarship application period for its 2025 student scholarship program is open through the Feb. 28, 2025 deadline.
Under this program, Hawaii State FCU will award $5,000 scholarships to 20 deserving Hawaii students planning to attend a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school during the 2025 to 2026 academic, or school year.
“At Hawaii State FCU, we believe that investing in education is an investment in the future of our community,” said Andrew Rosen, the president and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaii State FCU. “For more than 25 years, our scholarship program has been a cornerstone of our commitment to empowering Hawaii’s students. We look forward to awarding these scholarships to the next cohort of students as they take the next steps toward academic and professional success.”
The scholarship program is designed to support students who demonstrate financial need, and a commitment to academic excellence.
The Hawaii State FCU Scholarship Program is administered by the Hawaii Community Foundation.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Attend a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school in the 2025-2026 school year;
• Demonstrate financial need;
• Attend as a full-time student;
• Apply as an undergraduate, or graduate degree-seeking student;
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average.
Interested applicants may view “frequently asked questions,” and apply directly through the HCF website at www.HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org/Students.
The online application requires personal and award impact statements, most recent school transcript, 2025-2026 Student Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form, or FAFSA, and list of achievements and community service activities.
Completed applications and all supporting materials must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2025.
For more information on eligibility requirements, required materials, and how to apply, visit www.HawaiiStateFCU.com/scholarship.
