HPU offers competitive academic and activity-based scholarship awards to deserving students. These scholarships are awarded largely to incoming freshmen who are graduates of high schools in Hawai'i. A number of academic-based scholarships are also awarded to incoming freshmen from outside of the state. Students who have completed two semesters at the University and who are academically qualified may also apply for the merit-based Hawai'i Pacific University Scholarship.

+ Applicants to these scholarships must be in an accredited BSN, MSN, or doctoral nursing program in Hawaii (undergraduate juniors or seniors or graduate students). Preference may be given to members of the Hawaii Nurses Association. To be eligible for Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships, you must: be a resident of the state of Hawaii; demonstrate financial need; plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university as either an undergraduate or graduate student; be a full-time student (12 credits undergraduate; 9 credits graduate); demonstrate academic achievement; and demonstrate good moralcharacter. Visit the web site for an application. + Amount Awarded: $500 + Deadline: March of each year. + Eligibility: SAT: ACT: GPA: 3 Ethnicity: Residents of: HI Schools in: Affiliation: Additional Restrictions: BSN, MSN, or doctoral nursing programs in Hawaii

Full-time undergraduate music major studying piano in a major applied music sequence number. Music Department Scholarships are available for full-time music majors and non-majors who have shown strong commitment to the field. Incoming freshmen may also apply, and are considered music majors if they register for applied music (private lessons) and appropriate theory courses, and submit a completed declaration form. Awards are generally based on academic achievement, musical accomplishment, and service to the department. They normally commence in the Fall semester and are paid in two installments, the second being dependent upon continued enrollment in the Spring semester and satisfactory academic progress. To apply, an applicant must comply with the following. * Submit a completed ORIGINAL PLUS THREE copies of the application form (one for High School Seniors who intend to be UHM music majors and another for continuing UHM students) to the Scholarship Committee, Music Department. The deadline for completed applications is March 15. * For incoming students, be prepared to perform, at a later date, at least two pieces of the applicant's choice, and to provide an accompanist (if necessary). Neighbor island and mainland students may send a tape in lieu of a private audition. All applications are reviewed by the Music Department Scholarship Committee. Determination of each award is done by the committee.

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