Scholarships for Pacific Islanders

Are you a Native Hawaiian or hail from any other Pacific island and planning to attend a U.S. college or university? The good news: There are many scholarships available to you! Many come from organizations designed to fund scholarships for these types of students, such as the corporate-funded Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) and the Asian Pacific Fund, which is a community foundation funded by private donors. Eligibility requirements may include meeting a minimum GPA and submitting a letter of recommendation. Various professional associations, corporations and foundations also provide scholarships for those of Pacific Island descent; amounts and eligibility requirements vary but can be gender-specific or require that applicants pursue a particular area of study. Find out more about scholarships for Pacific Islanders by referring to the list below.