GES Scholarships

The following scholarships are available for GES majors. Funds are disbursed by UH Mānoa Financial Aid Services. (Note: Before applying for scholarships, go to the UH Mānoa Financial Aid Services website to find out how scholarship awards will affect your financial aid package.)

Barbara Benson Wantuck Endowed Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the Global Environmental Science major.

Dr. Paul Bienfang Memorial Fund
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the Global Environmental Science major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Francis K. C. Foo Sr. and Evelyn S. Foo Endowed Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the Global Environmental Science major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Global Environmental Science Endowed Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in the Global Environmental Science major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Some degree of financial need, not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines. Funds shall be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g. tuition, books, fees, etc.).

Ricky Chi Kan Fong Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time international student in the Global Environmental Science major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Sarp M. Kayan Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time student, sophomore or higher with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Some degree of financial need, not necessarily as defined by federal guidelines. Applicants must submit a letter describing their relationship to Hawaiʻi, their interest in Oceanography, and how they will use the degree in Oceanography.


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Funded Research Opportunities

Updated January 10, 2023.