Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships, USA
The Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships are community- and athletics-focused awards designed to support students from Hawai‘i who demonstrate strong academic performance, athletic involvement, leadership, and the spirit of “aloha.” The scholarship is aimed at students who are actively engaged in water sports or volleyball and who plan to continue competing at the collegiate level.
This program supports both high school seniors and undergraduate students enrolled full-time at accredited institutions in the United States.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- State: Hawai‘i
- Scholarship Name: Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships
- Degree Level: High School Senior / Undergraduate
- Scholarship Type: Merit + Athletic + Financial Need Based
- Award Value: $4,000
- Application Deadline: March 01, 2027
Degree Level
This scholarship is available for:
- High school seniors planning to attend college
- Undergraduate students enrolled full-time in accredited institutions
Available Subjects
There are no restrictions on academic majors. Students may pursue any field, including:
- Business and Management
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Education
- Sports-related academic programs
Benefits
Selected recipients receive:
- $4,000 financial award
- Funds sent directly to the college or university
- Coverage prioritized for tuition, fees, and required course materials
- Renewable opportunities for returning recipients (with fewer requirements)
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must:
- Be residents of Hawai‘i
- Be citizens of the United States
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrate financial need (via FAFSA Student Aid Report)
- Participate in sports such as:
- Canoeing
- Surfing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Diving
- Water polo
- Sailing
- Volleyball
- Show intent to compete at the college level
- Demonstrate leadership and community involvement
- Exhibit the “spirit of aloha”
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application form
- High school or college transcripts
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- Athletic resume (last four years)
- Sports action photo and headshot
- Proof of athletic participation and achievements
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility based on residency, GPA, and sports participation
- Complete the scholarship application form
- Prepare academic and athletic documents
- Submit FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Provide personal statement and recommendation letters
- Upload required photos and athletic resume
- Submit application before deadline
Selection Criteria
Applicants are evaluated based on:
- Academic performance (GPA)
- Athletic achievements and participation
- Leadership and community involvement
- Financial need
- Demonstration of “aloha spirit”
Why This Scholarship is Important
The Ambassador of Aloha Scholarships are valuable because they:
- Support student-athletes from Hawai‘i
- Encourage leadership and community service
- Provide financial assistance for college education
- Promote cultural values of aloha and sportsmanship
- Help athletes continue competing at the collegiate level
