Scholarships

Available to undergraduate students with outstanding scholarship achievement and service to others.

The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarship support to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Global Environmental Science in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. Funds shall be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g. tuition, books, fees, etc.).

The purpose of this Fund is to assist undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Global Environmental Science in the Department of Oceanography at the School of Ocean & Earth Science & Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Funds shall be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g. tuition, books, fees, etc.).

King David Kalākaua of Hawai‘i believed that Hawai‘i had special ties with Asia and the Pacific. This scholarship forwards that vision. The program annually awards merit tuition scholarships to undergraduate students demonstrating superior academic performance and pursuing a course of study important to the Pacific and Asian regions.

Available to both incoming and existing undergraduates majoring in Global Environmental Science (GES), Earth Sciences, and Atmospheric Sciences. Applicants must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater and demonstrate some level of financial need. The$1,000 award is made annually, for up to four years.

The purpose of the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program is to: 1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; 2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; 3) recruit and prepare students for public service.

All full-time undergraduates enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hilo, Maui College, one of the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, and the University of Guam are eligible to apply for HSGC URI Group Research Internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be sponsored by a mentor who is willing to guide the students for the duration of the award. HSGC URI Group Research Internship students are expected to work between 5 and 10 hours a week during the semester depending on their project.

All full-time undergraduates enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hilo, Maui College, one of the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, and University of Guam who have declared a major are eligible to apply for HSGC URI Research Internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be sponsored by a mentor who is willing to guide the student for the duration of the award. Most mentors are faculty at the University but senior researchers or other qualified personnel at UH or elsewhere are eligible. HSGC URI Research Internship students are expected to work between 10 and 15 hours a week during the semester depending on their project.

All full-time undergraduates enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hilo, Maui College, one of the University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, and University of Guam are eligible to apply for HSGC URI Trainee Internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be sponsored by a mentor who is willing to guide the student for the duration of the award. HSGC URI Trainee Internship students are expected to work between 5 and 10 hours a week during the semester depending on their project.

Undergraduate students in SOEST may apply for annual funds to support research and scholarship at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology.

Undergraduate students in Earth Sciences may apply yearly for funds from this fellowship to support research on geological and geophysical problems in Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin. Awarded each spring for the following academic year.

This endowment is designed to assist undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in the Global Environmental Sciences (GES) program in the Department of Oceanography.  Successful applicants must be enrolled full-time, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater.

The purpose of this fund is to assist students at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB). Scholarship support can be used to assist with cost of attendance (tuition, books, fees), funding for research, supplies, etc.

The prospective recipient must be a Hawaii resident and a graduate of a public Hawai‘i high school, enrolled full-time as upper division undergraduate students (junior or senior) and/or graduate students pursuing studies at the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology.

Applicants should have a major within the Departments of Earth Sciences or Oceanography. The prospective recipient should also have outstanding scholastic achievement and a desire to improve self and profession.

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 Hawai‘i, their interest in oceanography and how they will use the degree in oceanography.

Established by the Leonida family and friends in memory of Mr. Fernando Gabriel Leonida and his lifetime contributions to the commercial fishing industry and the Waikīkī Aquarium. Preference is given to students with a focus on commercial fisheries. Student must submit a statement or essay describing interests and activities in the development or maintenance of ocean resources, including but not limited to commercially exploitable fishes. Scholarship is open to international students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

For an updated listing of available scholarships and research opportunities from around the country, view this Google spreadsheet. Many opportunities on the list are funded.