Due to recent changes in the FAFSA process and increased processing times, we are removing the requirement of providing the FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) from our scholarship application. We hope this will alleviate any concerns about scholarship qualification as the deadline approaches. The online application has already been updated to reflect this change.
Since 2012, the HFS FCU Scholarship Program has awarded over $239,000 in scholarships to help Big Island students with their college expenses. The Credit Union believes in investing in our local students, who will one day be able to provide and give back to their communities.
Applications are now available for the 2024 HFS Scholarship Program. This year, a total of $45,000 will be awarded to Fifteen recipients with each scholarship worth $3,000. Ten (10) scholarships are available for graduating Big Island high school seniors and five (5) scholarships are available for current college students.
Qualifications
Current HFS Federal Credit Union member with his/her own account in good standing prior to the application deadline.
Current Big Island High School Senior or a current college student (not limited to a Big Island college or university).
Will attend an accredited Vocational-Technical School, College, or University full-time in a 2 or 4-year program in 2024-2025 (12+ credits).
Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Financial Need
Applications are available exclusively online at https://hfsfcu.awardspring.com/. Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 29, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (808) 930-1400 or email hfs_marketing@hfsfcu.org.
The number of excellent applications we received this year was astounding, and made it very difficult for our scholarship committee to choose. After much deliberation, we are excited to announce the college 2021 HFS FCU Scholarship recipients.
Congratulations to our 3 winners and we wish you the best of luck as you embark on your next adventure!
(From left to right: Jairus Iwasaki, Leilani Penaloza, and Elimar Valencia Utrera)
2020 Recipients
In 2020, we began a new phase in our popular scholarship program. We are thrilled to announce our first 3 winners of the HFS College Scholarship. This new and exciting program has been built based on member-demand; specifically, to help reward deserving current college students.
Congratulations to our 3 winners and we can’t wait to see the great things you will accomplish!
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