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Korean War Veteran's Children's Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/8/2025
Closes: 2/26/2026

The Korean War Veteran's Children's Scholarship is for direct descendants of a Korean War veteran or direct descendants of a U.S. Armed Service member who served in a foreign war. Students who demonstrate financial need and academic strength are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given, in order of priority, to direct descendants of Korean War veterans who died in combat; direct descendants of veterans who served during the Korean War; direct descendants of veterans who either died or served in a foreign war; individuals who demonstrate community service; and prior-year recipients who continue to meet eligibility requirements and maintain good academic standing.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Direct descendant of a U.S. Armed Service member who fought in a foreign war or a Korean War veteran
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree fulltime
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given, in order of priority, to direct descendants of Korean War veterans who died in combat; direct descendants of veterans who served during the Korean War; direct descendants of veterans who either died or served in a foreign war; individuals who demonstrate community service; and prioryear recipients who continue to meet eligibility requirements and maintain good academic standing.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Armed Service Branch
    Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, National Guard, Merchant Marine

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