HGEA Union Strong Scholarship

Apply Now: HGEA Union Strong Scholarship

Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students who have graduated from a high school in Hawaii and are pursuing or currently enrolled in post-secondary education on a full-time basis at a university, college, vocational, or trade school. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled for the Fall 2025 semester.

Submit your application below.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by midnight, Friday, June 20, 2025.

For any questions, contact Wes Aki at (808) 543-0088 or email waki@hgea.org.

Important Dates:

  • Scholarship decisions will be made by July 11, 2025
  • Recipients will be announced on July 28, 2025

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be a member or dependent (for tax purposes) of an HGEA bargaining unit member in good standing for at least one year prior to June 20, 2025.
  • Students who have been awarded the 2025-26 Charles R. Kendall or Russell K. Okata Scholarship are not eligible for the HGEA Union Strong Scholarship.