ISS Administered Scholarships
| Scholarship | Reason | Amount | Residency Status | Class Standing | GPA Minimum | Deadline(s) and Application Links | Award Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Undergraduate Student Scholarship | Academic Merit | $10,000/year (up to 4 years) | F1 visa status | Incoming first-time UHM students only | 3.0 | New students beginning in fall do not have to submit an application. They will be automatically considered once they have been admitted. No additional application necessary. | ~various |
| June Chun Naughton ISS Scholarship | (1) Promotion of cross-cultural understanding and/or (2) emergent financial hardship | Varies (~$1,000-3,000) | Any for 1st reason; only F1/J1 visa status for 2nd reason | 2 semesters at UHM by award period | 3.0 | (in Star, keyword search "June Naughton") | ~May 1 |
| Mildred Towle International Student Scholarship | For students exhibiting moral worth and intellectual promise | Varies (~$1,000-3,000) | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period | 3.0 | (in Star, keyword search "Mildred Towle") | ~May 1 |
| Spring Forward Scholarship | Academic merit | Varies (~$1,000-3,000) Awarded in spring semester only | F1/J1 visa status | 1 semester at UHM by award period | 2.5 Undergrad; 3.0 Grad | ~December 31 | |
| Dai Ho Chun Scholarship | Academic merit and/or financial hardship | Varies (~$1,000-3,000) | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period | 3.0 | (this covers Dai Ho Chun, ISS Academic Year, ISS Academic Year Internship, Summer Enrollment, and ISS Summer Internship Scholarships) | ~May 1 or earlier |
| Academic Year Scholarship | Academic merit | Varies (~$1,000-3,000) | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period | 2.5 Undergrad; 3.0 Grad | ||
| Academic Year ISS Internship Scholarship | Internship in ISS Office for fall/spring (Work 10 hrs/week) | $2,800/semester | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period; interview | 3.0 | ||
| Summer Enrollment Scholarship | Summer enrollment | Varies based on enrollment | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period | 2.5 Undergrad; 3.0 grad | ||
| Summer ISS Intern Scholarship | Internship in ISS Office for summer (Work 10 hrs/week) | $2,800 applied to fall semester | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period; interview | 3.0 | ||
| Kenji Yamaguma Scholarship | Unforeseen financial hardship | Varies (~$1,000-3,000) | F1/J1 visa status | 2 semesters at UHM by award period | 2.5 Undergrad; 3.0 Grad | rolling, see ISS advisor | TBD |
Â鶹´«Ã½Funding Sources: Undergraduate/General
- - When you access the site, click on "scholarships" to view the database. Currently lists many, but not all, scholarships available to students. To search for scholarships open to international students, click on the Advanced Search tab. Under Residency, select "Any" or "International." By selecting "International," the search will only provide scholarships for international students only.
- - These scholarships are applicable for all campuses in the Â鶹´«Ã½System, and there is a single online application for all of them. This page provides a quick list of the scholarships and information on the application. These scholarships may be applied for through the .
- - additional scholarships that are not currently available in the Â鶹´«Ã½Student Scholarships database. Enter "international students" in the keyword search box.
- - This is not a scholarship, but a way of getting reduced nonresident tuition if you qualify for certain categories. If you think you qualify, check with Admissions Office to see how you can claim the exemption.
Â鶹´«Ã½Funding Sources: Graduate
Graduate students should inquire with their major departments and/or the Graduate Division website, which lists information on the following scholarships:
Other Â鶹´«Ã½Funding Sources
- Tuition Waiver Scholarships - Some UHM departments have a limited number of merit-based partial tuition scholarships for degree-seeking students. Contact the department academic advisor or chair.
- Pacific Asian Scholarships - Contact the School of Pacific and Asian Studies fellowships office, Moore Hall 321.
- Athletic Scholarships - Contact head coach in or .
- Music Scholarships -