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Sam and Pauline Suemi Leong Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Sam and Pauline Suemi Leong Scholarship program supports first-generation college students pursuing a degree in higher education. Applicants should reside in Hawaii. Students who have graduated from a Hawaii Island high school, and demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Hawaii County, Hawaii
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Graduate of a Hawaii Island high school
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree full or parttime
  • Attending or planning to attend school in Hawaii
  • First generation college student
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    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
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: HI
    • County: Hawaii
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Situation
    First-Generation College Student

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