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 2026 semester.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by Jan. 20, 2026
For any questions, contact Wes Aki at (808) 543-0088 or email waki@hgea.org.
Important Dates
Application Available
September 11, 2025
Application Deadline
January 20, 2026
Awardee Selection
Spring 2026
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.