Scholarships

HFS FCU Scholarship Program

Applications for the 2024 HFS Scholarship Program are now closed.

Important Update 2/14/24:

Due to recent changes in the FAFSA process and increased processing times, we are removing the requirement of providing the FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) from our scholarship application. We hope this will alleviate any concerns about scholarship qualification as the deadline approaches. The online application has already been updated to reflect this change.

2024 HFS Scholarship Program

Since 2012, the HFS FCU Scholarship Program has awarded over $239,000 in scholarships to help Big Island students with their college expenses. The Credit Union believes in investing in our local students, who will one day be able to provide and give back to their communities.

Applications are now available for the 2024 HFS FCU Scholarship Program. This year, a total of $45,000 will be awarded to each scholarship worth $3,000. Ten (10) scholarships are for graduating Big Island high school seniors and five (5) scholarships are for current college students pursuing a higher education full-time at an accredited 2 or 4-year Vocational-Technical School, College, or University.

Qualifications

Current HFS Federal Credit Union member with his/her own account in good standing prior to the application deadline.
Current Big Island High School Senior or a current college student (not limited to a Big Island college or university).
Will attend an accredited Vocational-Technical School, College, or University full-time in a 2 or 4-year program in 2024-2025 (12+ credits).
Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Financial Need

Applications are available exclusively online at https://hfsfcu.awardspring.com/. Completed applications must be submitted by Thursday, February 29, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (808) 930-1400 or email [email protected].

Applications are available exclusively online.

Completed applications must be submitted by
Thursday, February 29, 2024.

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 HFS FCU Scholarship Program. As the costs of higher education continue to rise, students face the decision of whether or not to pursue their college careers. The cost of college should not discourage students from achieving their dreams.

Good luck to each of you and your future endeavors.
- Kyra Valencia
- Sara Igawa
- Savanna Colliado
- Dalilah Martin
- Tia Tanimoto
- Ciana-Lei Bence
- Braysha Nobriga-Namihira
- Weston-Jon Camara
- Jaden Manuel-Basilio
- Makaila-Lei Kunishige
- Camy Aguinaldo
- Tyanna Aranaydo
- Kainalu Gomera
- Tatum Okamoto
- Montana Lagat
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2022 HFS FCU Scholarship Program. We know that the Big Island has many hard-working and talented students, which made it difficult for our scholarship committee to choose.

We wish them the best of luck as they embark on the next adventure!
- Kieran Maesaka
- Maribel Agpaoa
- Ngirakederang Ueda
- Tevita Hala Latu
- Randy Jake Galzote
- Maya Oishi
- Sean Kobayashi
- Amy Durham
- Shayla Sayphone
- Jobe Leialoha
All of us at HFS would like to say congratulations to the recipients of our 2021 HFS FCU Scholarship Program. We know that the Big Island has many hard-working and talented students, but the number of excellent applications we received this year was astounding, and made it difficult for our scholarship committee to choose.

We wish them the best of luck as they embark on the next adventure!
- Nicholas Barrick
- Kyrie Bartolome
- Alexander Bell
- Reygenald Ines
- Sophia Perry
- Mersaydeez Rocha
- Sheilyn Subia
- Jairus Iwasaki
- Leilani Penaloza
- Elimar Valencia Utrera
All of us at HFS would like to say congratulations to the recipients of our 2020 High School Scholarship Program. Mahalo to everyone who applied. Selecting the recipients wasn’t easy, but we are very proud of the student-winners who are surely going to use these funds to study hard and accomplish wonderful things. This year’s winners impressed us with their dedication to academic excellence, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and with their career and personal goals.

We wish them well in their bright futures!
- Nicholas Lucas
- Lucy Yoes
- Jake Nishimoto
- Kiana Aniu
- Ka’ala Deitch
- Kiani Aburamen
- Kylie Aurello
- Kayley Oliveira
- Kiaria Nakamura
- Silas Pelkey
- Elaera Tamura
- Ho’onani McClung
- Kamuela Lindsey
- Kyra Andrade
- Majorette Umayas
- Sam Marrack
- Sophia Cash
- Chantel Balberde
- Devynie Coloma
- Isabel Fukushima
- Jonah Hurney
- Kepola Ishikawa
- Lia Wengler
- Malakai Lurker
- Chayna Yoshida
- Evyn-Bree Helekahi-Kaiwi
- Gabbie Tabbada
- Jasmine-Rae dela Cruz
- Mary Pratt
- Noah Wengler
- Abcde Matias
- Erin Morikawa
- Eve Paguirigan
- Iliana Godoy
- Kainoa Torres
- Keakealani Pacheco
- Lauren Villafuerte
- Patrick Cootey
- Jaysha Alonzo-Estrada
- KaMele Sanchez
- Kayla Macadangdang
- Marilu Mendoza
- Moses Mackwelung III
- Tyler Kerr
- Charlie Belmes
- Khaila Moke-Sakamoto
- Kundalini Nicholson-Walker
- Misty Figueira
- Pomaikai Iaea
- Sara Kim
- Sullivan Schuster
- Christina Chow
- Dallas Tada
- Kellie Iwasaki
- Mahealani Yoshida
- Natcha Srivichai
- Owen Sandstrom
- Zena Kiyota
- Aleysha Weber
- Crystal Leopoldino
- Hannah Trainer
- Lexus Ujano-De Motta
- Stetson Lindsey