Pat Shinobu Scholarship Fund Grant

Pat Shinobu Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Pat Shinobu Scholarship Fund, established in 2015 by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to support students from Hawai‘i pursuing higher education. Eligible applicants must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.7, demonstrate financial need, and provide a recommendation letter. Preference is given to public high school graduates from Hawai'i Island and previous recipients who maintain eligibility. This fund fosters educational opportunities and equity within the community.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Hawai‘i Community Foundation Our Vision We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. Our Mission We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. Pat Shinobu Scholarship Fund The Pat Shinobu Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to benefit students attending either two-year or four-year colleges or universities in Hawai’i or the mainland USA.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i Demonstrate financial need Be a full-time student Be an undergraduate student Attend a two or four-year college or university Minimum GPA of 2.7 or above One letter of recommendation from a non-related community volunteer or teacher speaking to the student’s community serviceability