Partially funded

International Merit Award Scholarship (UH Mānoa)

University of Hawaii at Manoa, United States

Scholarship overview

The International Merit Award Scholarship recognises the academic strengths of first-year and transfer degree-seeking students who need an F-1 visa to enrol at UH Mānoa. It is awarded at the start of the degree and supports progress toward completion.

There is no separate application; the Office of Admissions selects recipients from the admission application and a holistic academic record review.

Award Information

  • Citizenship outside the U.S. and F-1 visa required.
  • First-year applicants: cumulative secondary school GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Transfer applicants: cumulative college GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Second-degree students and students receiving resident tuition status under Hawaii HB1170 HD1 are not eligible.
  • Equivalent to 150% of the resident tuition rate; approximately $16,380 per academic year (2023-2024 figure).
  • Applied toward educational expenses.
  • Renewal: 2.0 undergraduate cumulative GPA and full-time enrolment (12+ credits per semester).
  • Priority deadline June 1 for fall enrolment.
  • Priority deadline November 1 for spring enrolment.
  1. Apply for undergraduate admission to UH Mānoa by the priority deadline.
  2. Receive the award notice shortly after the admission offer.
  3. Submit the tuition deposit to secure the scholarship.

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How selection works

Selected by the Office of Admissions from the application and academic record; awards are no longer automatic since Fall 2024, though most eligible early applicants are expected to receive one.

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