Financial Aid Scholarships

CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS can be divided into three categories: NEED, GENERAL, and DEPARTMENT. Below is an alphabetical list of campus scholarships by category. To qualify for most of these scholarships you must be a classified student at KAUCC, enroll in a minimum of six credits, and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.

If you are a FIRST-TIME or recent TRANSFER student to KAUCC you must submit a copy of your recent transcript to the Financial Aid Office so the committee can verify your grade point average for these scholarships.

NEED-BASED - Priority deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is APRIL 1st. The FAFSA is processed continuously throughout the school year. If you are awarded a scholarship it will be appear on your Award Letter and if required, a separate scholarship application will be mailed.

• B Plus Scholarship [merit & need]
  

• Centennial Scholarship [merit & need]
  

• Charles R. Hemenway Scholarship
  

• Hawaii Veterans Memorial Scholarshp
  

In addition to the above scholarships there are Tuition Assistance Programs based on MERIT or NEED. The deadline for Tuition Scholarships is AUG 1st for the Fall and JAN 15th for the Spring terms.

KAUCC's SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION is good for one academic year and when you apply, you are applying for ALL of the GENERAL and DEPARTMENT Scholarships listed. Be sure you see the "Congratulations" message to know that you submitted your completed scholarship application by the deadline. It is recommended that you obtain the e-mail addresses for 2-3 references and complete your career essay before you begin your application.

GENERAL - All majors! Complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION by: APR 1st

• David and Shirley Iha Scholarship
  

• Elama Kanahele Scholarship
  

• Kauai Community Federal Credit Union
  

• Kauai Government Employee Federal Credit Union
  

• La France Scholarship
  

• Pamantasan Scholarship
  

• Pila Kikuchi Scholarship
  

• Ruth E.Black Scholarship
  

• Takenaka Scholarship (endowed)
  

• Yamasaki Scholarship
  

DEPARTMENT - Complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION by the announced deadline Mid-September ~ 15th for fall and Mid-February for spring. NOTE: All admitted Nursing students are required to complete a FAFSA before the selection committee meets.

A few of the scholarship descriptions below can be found at the following website: UH Foundation Scholarships

• ASUH-KCC Automotive and Autobody Scholarship
  

• American Culinary Federation-Kauai Chapter Scholarship
  

• Anna S. Sloggett Scholarship Early Childhood Education (endowed)
  

• Anna S. Sloggett Scholarship Elementary Education (endowed)
  

• EHW Broadbent Automotive Scholarship
  

• Hanalei Bay Rotary Club Nursing Scholarship
  

• Hawaii Hotel Association Nursing Scholarship
  

• Henry and Dorthy Castle Foundation Scholarship Early Childhood Education
  

• ITEA Electronic Technology Scholarship
  

• J.M. Longs Foundation Nursing and Business Scholarship
  

• Joseph and Helen Hew Memorial Fund for Business
  

• Kauai Filipino Chamber and Farfaro Nursing Scholarship
  

• KIUC Charitable Foundation Scholarship
  

• Kauai NIMBA1 Business Scholarship
  

• Kuakini Foundation Nursing Scholarship
  

• Mokihana Club Nursing Scholarship
  

• Murabayashi Foundation Nursing Scholarship
  

• Nicholas H. and Margaret H. Carlozzi Nursing Scholarship
  

• Rotary Club of Kapaa Culinary Scholarship
  

• Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Nursing and Culinary Scholarship
  

• Takenaka Corporation Hospitality Services Internship Scholarship (endowed)
  

• Wilcox Foundation Nursing Scholarship
  

• William P. and Mary B. Massey Scholarship for Trade Tech and Nursing
  

ARE SCHOLARSHIPS TAXABLE?

Please refer to IRS Topic 421 - Scholarship and Fellowship Grants

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