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Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund for Foster Youth

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Perry & Sally Sorenson Scholarship Fund for Foster Youth program supports Hawai'i residents who have been permanently or temporarily separated from their birth parents and aged out of the foster care system in the state of Hawai'i. Students who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Hawaii
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Aged 18 to 25
  • Permanently or temporarily separated from birth parent(s) and aged out of the foster care system in the state of Hawai'i
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's 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
    Minimum Age
    18
    Maximum Age
    25
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: HI
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Situation
    Foster Child

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