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Senator Richard M. & Dr. Ruth Matsuura Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Senator Richard M. & Dr. Ruth Matsuura Scholarship supports residents of the Island of Hawaii who graduated from Hilo or Waiakea high schools. Students with financial need who exhibit academic merit and good character are welcome 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 County, Hawaii
  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Graduate of Hilo or Waiakea high schools in Hilo, Hawaii
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Exhibit good character
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    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
    • State: HI
    • County: Hawaii
    Minimum GPA
    2

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