
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.
University of Hawai’i Scholarships
- UH Mānoa Financial Aid Services
- UH Foundation Scholarships
- Ku‘ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services (For Native Hawaiian students)
Funded Research Opportunities
- Entering Research and Creative Work (ERC) – for students who have >60 credits remaining to complete
- Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
- NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
- NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Young Scientist Opportunity (PYSO)
- Our Project In Hawaii’s Intertidal (OPIHI) – Recruitment Flyer (PDF)
- Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES)
- UHM Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
- UROP Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
- PI-CASC Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Environmental Biology for Pacific Islanders
- Sea Grant Program Funding Opportunities
Updated January 10, 2023.