Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
Students from FSM, Palau, and RMI as well as US citizens should all fill out and submit each year the online FAFSA application. Apply Now
UH Scholarships:
Micronesian students admitted to any of the UH campuses can apply for any scholarships using the UH Common Scholarship Application Form. We encourage you to check out the full list of scholarships as the list continues to change. Here are some recommended scholarships to check out:
- Alec and Kay Keith Scholarship (FSM, Palau, RMI students qualify)
- Alfred Capelle and Byron Bender Endowed Scholarship Fund (for RMI students)
- Faliuwseuw Endowed Scholarship
- Frank T. Inouye Endowed Scholarship
- G.Y. Sonomura Endowed Excellence Scholarship
- Henry E. Renteria Scholarship Fund (for English majors)
- James W. & Eleanor B. Frierson Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Michael J. Levin Endowed Scholarship
- Mildred Towle Scholarship for International Students at the University of Hawaii
- Renee Heyum Pacific Islander Fund in Pacific Island Studies
- Stars of Oceania Scholarship
- Victor and Peggy Brandstrom Pavel Scholars
- William B. Allen Pacific Islander Endowment Fund
- Williard D. Keim Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship:
COFA students who are changemakers can apply for this scholarship. Apply Now
FSM National Scholarship:
FSM students going to graduate programs can apply for this scholarship. Visit the FSM Department of Education website for eligibility, deadlines, and application forms. Go Now
Chuuk State Scholarship:
Contact Ripwo Caesar, Student Services Coordinator, P.O. Box 904, Weno, Chuuk FM 96942 at email (chuukscholarship@gmail.com), or phone (+691 330-2190 or +691 330-5290) for more information. Apply Now
Kosrae State Scholarship:
Contact Marieta Kephas, Kosrae Department of Education, P.O. Box 660, Tofol, Kosrae FM 96944 at mpkephas@gmail.com or phone (+691 370-3008 or +691 370-3189 (phone) for details. Apply Now
Pohnpei State Scholarship:
Contact Merlinda Donre, Scholarship Coordinator, Department of Education, P.O. Box 250, Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941
at mdonre@pohnpei.doe.fm , or +691 320-2102 or +691 320-2103 for more information. Apply Now
Yap State Scholarship
Contact the Yap State Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 135, Colonia, Yap FM 96943 at yapscholarship@gmail.com or phone: +691 350-2571 (phone)
Marshall Islands Scholarship & Financial Aid:
Contact Juliet Anitok, MISGLB Director, P.O. Box 1436, Majuro, MH 96960
or Diane Peter at rmisglb@gmail.com, or by phone, +692 625-3108 for more details. Apply Now
Palau National Scholarship:
Contact the Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 1608, Koror, Palau 96940 at scholarship680@gmail.com or phone, +680 488-3602.
Palau National Scholarship Board Fellowship
Funding for Palauan students to support summer internship opportunities. Visit the PNSB fellowship website for more details. Go Now
Reputable Scholarship Websites:
Visit these websites to check out and apply for scholarships.
Bilingual Health Services
The Bilingual Health Education Aide program assists immigrants, migrants with limited or non-English speaking to access health and other related services in the community. Read more
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency.” Apply Now
Hawaii Handbook for Immigrants
Read these helpful handbook for new arrivals provided by the Hawaii Office of Community Service (OCS) in these languages:
Newcomers Guide
The eHawaii Portal provides a helpful guide for newly arrived residents about government resources and services. Read Now
UH Manoa Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic
The William S. Richardson School of Law “provide income-eligible, specialized legal services to underserved immigrants in Hawaii and we train law students in the delivery of those services.” Visit Now
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
The Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center is part of the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii which provides “free legal services to eligible indigent immigrants living in the State of Hawaii.” Visit Now
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency.” Apply Now
Hawai‘i Foodbank
This organization provides “safe food access to everyone who needs it” including The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) or the Food 4 Keiki School Pantries program for those who qualify. Find Food
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