22 scholarships available 

Each worth $2,000

14 awards for high school students

For graduating seniors planning to attend any accredited institution of higher learning

8 awards for college students

For undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited college

Thousands of dollars invested in members' futures

Since 1990, we’ve awarded 582 scholarships for a total of $887,500

When every dollar counts, count us in! If you’re committed to making college a reality, our scholarships can help.

We're proud to recognize outstanding students with scholarships for college. We have a long history of supporting members' higher-education goals.

Eligibility and Requirements

Who is eligible?

You, if you meet these requirements:

  • Be a primary HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union member for at least 12 consecutive months prior to applying
  • Keep your HawaiiUSA account(s) in good standing (show a history of responsible money management)
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 as a full-time high school senior or attending an accredited institution of higher education during the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Please note, if you received a HawaiiUSA Scholarship in the past, you may reapply and you'll be evaluated with current applicants.

If you're not a HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union member, become one today. You'll be eligible to apply in future years.

Become a HawaiiUSA member

How to apply

  • The application period for SY 2025-26 is now closed. If you meet eligibility requirements, click here to be notified when the SY 2026-27 application is available in December 2025.
  • Scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic standing, leadership, honors and awards, school and community service, merit, recommendations, financial need, and HawaiiUSA membership.
  • Completed application, two signed letters of recommendation and certified transcripts must all be postmarked by the deadline and mailed to: HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Attn.: Scholarship Committee 1226 College Walk, Honolulu, HI 96817-3995. A hand-carried application will not be accepted. Applications postmarked after the deadline will not be reviewed.
  • The Scholarship Committee will review and evaluate each application before final selections are made. Scholarship Committee selections will be final. Recipients will be notified of results on or about April 11, 2025.

2024 HawaiiUSA scholarship recipients

High School

  • Jace Furuta - Iolani School
  • Rissalyn Hara - Maryknoll School
  • Chanel Higa - Baldwin High School
  • Courtney Hisamoto - Mililani High School
  • Jake Ishikawa - Kapolei High School
  • Faith Komatsu - Mililani High School 
  • Devin Pang - Iolani School
  • Lina Reyes - Campbell High School
  • Riley Salamat - Waipahu High School
  • Ayre Takamoto - Kalani High School
  • Mari Tamashiro - Kalani High School
  • Tamar Wachi - Hawaii Technology Academy 
  • Brenna White - Maui High School
  • Jenelle Wong - Kalani High School

Undergraduate

  • Tea-Marie Casabar - The College of Idaho
  • Cody Chun - University of Notre Dame
  • Taylor Fukunaga - University of La Verne
  • Marissa Nakamura - Maryville University 
  • David “Nainoa” Visperas - Stanford University
  • Logan Yamamoto - University of Southern California

Graduate

  • Abigail Eli - Chaminade University
  • Katriel Wong - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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