HPU is offering scholarships to transfer students from two- or four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. The Ho‘omau Scholarship recognizes outstanding young men and women who excel academically, who are involved in their schools and communities, and who demonstrate leadership potential. This program offers $2,000 tuition scholarships that are renewable for up to three years.

Scholarship requirements are as follows:
· Completion of an associate degree, or earning at least 24 credits prior to transferring to HPU
· Be a current student enrolled full-time at a two-or four-year college in the U.S.
· Maintain full-time status while enrolled at HPU in the fall and spring semesters
· A cumulative college GPA of 3.5

Applicants must complete an HPU application for admission; have an official transcript from his or her college or university sent directly to HPU, including the last term completed; provide verification of enrollment for the current term showing full-time status; submit the completed Ho‘omau Scholarship Application including two recommendation forms; and attach an essay (not to exceed two pages) describing his or her educational and personal objectives.

Applications can be requested at 543-8029 or e-mail to scholarships@hpu.edu.

All materials must be postmarked by June 15 for the fall semester and by November 15 for the spring semester. The address is: HPU Scholarships and Honors Program, Ho‘omau Scholarship, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 210A, Honolulu, HI 96813. For more information, contact the HPU Scholarships and Honors Program at 543-8029.