Margaret Follett Haskins (Hawai‘i) Scholarship Grant

Margaret Follett Haskins (Hawai‘i) Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Margaret Follett Haskins Scholarship, established in memory of a dedicated educator, supports residents of Hawai‘i who have graduated from a community college and plan to further their studies at a University of Hawaii campus. This scholarship prioritizes applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrated financial need. Recipients from the previous year are given preference if they continue to meet eligibility requirements. This initiative fosters educational advancement and honors Margaret's commitment to learning.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Margaret Follett Haskins (Hawai‘i) Scholarship Margaret Follett Haskins learned the value of hard work through her experiences during the Great Depression. She placed great emphasis on education. Using the community college system as a stepping stone, she reached her academic goals and despite the odds, she became a successful pharmacist. She never forgot her fortunate experiences. To remember her strong will and belief in education, her husband established this scholarship in her name, after her passing, to benefit those who wish to follow a similar path in their educational pursuits.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. HCF Criteria:Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘iDonor Criteria:Be a graduate or will graduate from a Hawai'i community college Demonstrate financial need Minimum 3.5 GPA Plan to transfer to University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - Maui College, or University of Hawaii - West O'ahu