Partially funded

Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship

University of Hawaii at Manoa, United States

Scholarship overview

The Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship, one of the New Warrior Scholarships, recognises high-achieving first-year students from outside the U.S. who combine academic accomplishment with community engagement. It is intended to support four years of study.

Award Information

  • International, non-U.S. citizen requiring an F-1 visa.
  • First-year, degree-seeking student enrolling in the semester after completing high school.
  • Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 or higher.
  • Equivalent to paying Hawaiʻi resident tuition: approximately $22,032 per year for 4 years, about $88,128 in total.
  • Historically 5 awards each year.
  • Admission application by January 5.
  • Supplemental materials due January 15 (page also cites February 2 in one section).
  • Decisions around early March; fall entry only.
  1. Apply for admission by January 5.
  2. After admission, follow the emailed instructions to submit supplemental documents.
  3. Submit the tuition deposit to secure the award.

Official links

Documents you will need

  • List of activities and achievements.
  • Short-answer essay of 250 to 400 words on community impact.
  • Optional updated transcript.

How selection works

Selected on the application, a holistic academic review and demonstrated community impact. Only one UH Mānoa merit award can be accepted.

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