Scholarships at WCC

Kaneohe Business Group Scholarship

The Kaneohe Business Group was established in 1970 to inspire a sense of individual civic responsibility and an active interest in community affairs; promote the commerce and industry in Kaneohe; disseminate business information; and to advertise and promote the welfare of the Kaneohe community. Students planning a career in the field of business, nursing or education are encouraged to apply.

The next application period is set for the 2010-2011 school year. Applications for the 2010-2011 scholarship will be available in March, 2010.

The UH Centennial Scholarship

For incoming full-time students who will graduate from a Hawaii high school in May 2007 or later. The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.8 or higher or a combined score of 1800 on the three-part SAT Reasoning Test (or ACT equivalent). To apply, student must submit their official Hawaii high school transcript or test scores to the WCC Financial Aid Office.

The State of Hawaii B Plus Scholarship

For students who graduated from a public Hawaii high school in May 2006 or later. The student must have a cumulative public Hawaii high school GPA of at least 3.0 or higher and be eligible for a federal Pell Grant. The student must submit their official Hawaii public high school transcript to the WCC Financial Aid Office in addition to filing a FAFSA. No additional application form is necessary. Funds are limited.

John Young Scholarship

The John Young Scholarship Fund was established to assist students in the Fine or Performing Arts program at Windward Community College.

Graduate of a Hawaii high school.
Enrolled at least 3/4-time (9 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Student must have completed at least one Fine or Performing Art class at WCC.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.0.
Some degree of financial need.

Please contact the WCC Professor of Art, Paul Nash at (808) 235-7323.

WCC Achievement Scholarship

The WCC Achievement Scholarship is for continuing WCC students who enroll full-time, have a previous semester and cumulative WCC GPA of at least 3.5 and have completed a minimum of 24 credits at WCC. Funds are limited and applications are available at the WCC Financial Aid Office from April through February.

Other WCC Scholarships

Through the generous support of individuals and private organizations in the community, a variety of scholarships are available exclusively for Windward Community College students each year. The scholarships listed below range in value from $250 to $1,000 per year.

The application period runs from February through early April of each year.

April Lacsina Akeo & Josh Akeo Scholarship

April Lacsina and Josh Akeo are former WCC students. They are offering a scholarship to a Windward Community College student pursuing a career in the nursing or health-care fields.

Plan to major in nursing or health-care program.
Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Graduate of a Hawaii high school.
Some degree of financial need.
Preference given to applicants living in Windward Oahu.

Barbara Kahana Scholarship

The Barbara Kahana Scholarship was established to assist non-traditional students attending Windward Community College.

Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
High school graduate.
Some degree of financial need.
Preference given to females over the age of 40 years old

Charles Hemenway Scholarship

Known as “the father of the University”, Charles R. Hemenway was one of the principal founders of the University of Hawaii. In honor of his great contributions to our University system, Windward Community College offers several scholarships in his name to WCC students.

State of Hawaii resident.
Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.0.
Demonstrates financial need based on the results of the FAFSA for the upcoming year. Student must complete a FAFSA for upcoming year.

Garden Club of Honolulu Club Scholarship

The Garden Club of Honolulu Scholarship was established to assist students who are studying Bio-Resources and Technology at Windward Community College in the areas of either bio-resource development and management or plant biotechnology and who intend to continue with a major in these areas at an accredited four-year college or university.

Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Some degree of financial need.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 3.3.
Studying Bio-Resources and Technology at WCC in the areas of either bio-resource development & management or plant biotechnology.

Gary D. Stice Excellence in Geoscience Scholarship

The Gary D. Stice Excellence in Geoscience Scholarship was established to assist students who are studying math and the physical sciences at Windward Community College and who intend to continue with a major in the physical sciences at an accredited four-year college or university. Dr. Stice was a popular instructor of natural sciences at WCC.

Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 3.3.
Some degree of financial need.
Completed at least one-year (two semesters) of math and physical science at WCC.

The Hawaii Veterans Memorial Scholarship

The Hawaii Veterans Memorial Fund (HVMF) was established in 1945 during the final year of World War II to honor Hawaii’s veterans and to provide funds for higher education. The fund continues to serve its purpose today through the Hawaii Veterans Memorial Scholarship. The HVMF is offering several scholarships for the school year.

State of Hawaii resident
Enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.0.
Some degree of financial need.

Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle Environmental Studies Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle to assist students who are studying environmental sciences at WCC and who intend to eventually major in the natural sciences at a four-year university.

Plan to major in a natural science with a discipline in environmental science at a four-year university.
Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 3.0.
Some degree of financial need.

Minami Community Foundation Scholarship

The Minami Community Foundation Scholarship was established to assist students attending Windward Community College. Preference shall be given to a State of Hawaii residents who have lived in the Kaneohe or Kahaluu area for a minimum of five (5) years.

State of Hawaii resident.
High school graduate.
Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Some degree of financial need.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.5.
Preference given to students who have lived in the Kaneohe or Kahaluu area for a minimum of five (5) years.
Plan to eventually transfer to a four-year university or college.

Paul & Jane Field Scholarship

Paul and Jane Field are offering a scholarship to a Windward Community College student pursuing an Associate in Arts degree. Paul is a History instructor at WCC. This scholarship may be renewable for one additional consecutive semester.

Graduate of a Hawaii high school.
Enrolled full-time (12 credits or more) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Some degree of financial need.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.75.
Completed at least 12 credits at WCC.

Phil Hagstrom Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the name Phil Hagstrom, a popular instructor of history at WCC for over 25 years. His passion to see students learn and succeed at WCC is evident in this scholarship.

Graduate of a Hawaii high school.
Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.5.
Some degree of financial need.

Windward Community College Scholarship

The Windward Community College Scholarship Fund was established to assist Windward Community College students with their educational expenses. This fund is based on contributions from various donors in the community.

Enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at WCC for the upcoming year.
Continuing WCC students must have a cumulative WCC GPA of at least 2.0.
Demonstrates financial need based on the results of a FAFSA for the upcoming year. You must complete a FAFSA for the upcoming year.

The Financial Aid Office also has a bulletin board with announcements of external scholarships. We invite you to visit the scholarship board located in the hallway across from Hale Alaka‘i Room 107.