Office of Multicultural Student Services: Scholarships

OMSS TUITION WAIVER

Each fall and spring semester OMSS offers a limited number of tiution waivers to qualified UHM undergraduate and graduate students. Selection is based on prior UHM academic performance, community service and involvement, and financial need. Students selected to receive an OMSS tuition waiver must fulfill a volunteer sevice requirement.

The Fall 2008 tuition waiver application is now available. You may pick up an application from our office or download the application by clicking on the link below. Please be aware of the documents that must be received by the deadline.

OMSS Fall 2008 Tuition Waiver Application (PDF)

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The Justice Ben Menor Scholarship is administered by the Friends of Operation Manong. Students entering the University of Hawaii at Manoa as a first-year undergraduate are eligible for the award. Must be a Hawaii resident. Awarded for 2005-2006.

Friends of Operation Manong 2005-2006 Justice Ben Menor Scholarship (PDF)

The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii awards scholarships to Hawaii high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education. Information and application may be downloaded by clicking on link below: NOTE: Already awarded for 2005-2006.

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii 2005-2006 Scholarship (PDF)

Scholarship Listing

A compilation of multicultural scholarships for students is in the process of being completed.. Please refer to the links at the bottom of this page for additional information on available financial aid.

Other Financial Aid Websites

The following websites are provided for informational purposes and as a convenience for browsers. OMSS does not enclose nor guarantee the services of these websites.

UHM Financial Aid Services
http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/

Hawaii Community Foundation: Scholarship Seekers
http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/

U.S. Dept. of Education, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA Application )
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

FastWeb: Matching Students to Scholarships
http://www.fastweb.monster.com

FinAid: The Smart Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org/

AcademicAssist
http://www.academicassist.com/

SallieMae Homepage
http://www.salliemae.com

SallieMae: College Answer
http://www.collegeanswer.com

Office of Multicultural Student Services
University of Hawai'i
SSC Rm. 309
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
(808) 956-7348