Native Hawaiian Visual Arts Scholarship

Pauahi Foundation

Award: $2,150

Deadline: Dec 15, 2026

To provide financial support to students majoring in the visual arts. Qualifications: Applicants must have minimum GPA 3.2; be a University of Hawai'i-Manoa undergraduate or graduate student; must be majoring in Art to pursue the area of Visual arts, including but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, fiber arts, sculpture, ceramics, digital art (computer), photography, and filmmaking/video production; must be Hawai'i residents; half-time undergraduate or graduate students may be considered per individual scholarship requirements; must have Minimum GPA 2.8. Selection criteria: Completed applications submitted by the program deadline date and time are reviewed according to specific fund criteria; applications are sent to individual selection committees for review and selections. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application, which includes: One personal statement essay and one list of extracurricular/community service activities; school transcript (complete with final grade information); current high school seniors attending Kamehameha Schools only: One letter of recommendation; supplemental documents such as LORs, FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) and art portfolios. Focus: Visual arts.

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