Scholarships and Grants
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To assist member churches in fulfilling the mission of the Hawai‘i Conference through the implementation of projects or programs that reach out to people in their communities
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To encourage activities that bring ministers together for development, support and collegiality
The Henry Opukaha‘ia Scholarship Fund supports the training of clergy for Christian mission by providing financial aid for seminary students who have in-care standing with their association and continuing education funds for active ministers...

Association of Hawaiian Evangelical Churches (AHEC)
AHEC offers financial assistance to Hawaiian churches and their ministers. LEARN MORE
Theodore and Mary Atherton Richard
Friend Peace Scholarship
Income from the Friend Peace Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and study grants that help Christian students preparing for definite Christian work, and for such other purposes as determined by the Board of Trustees.

Edith H. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
Supports the educational purposes of women and children throughout the Pacific, especially but not exclusive to those of Hawaiian lineage. The scholarship is open to all women with a high school diploma or GED pursuing higher education.
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Applications are accepted between April 1 and June 15 of each year, pending availability of funds. For inquiries or more information, please contact our Executive Director, Doni Chong at doni.chong@wbmpacific.org or by calling our general office at 808-791-5647.

Women's League of Central Union Church
The Women's League of Central Union Church is pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities to assist those attending (or planning to attend) higher education programs. Both grants are awarded based on character, scholarship, evidence of financial need, and community service. Previous awards ranged from $1000 to $2000* and prior recipients are eligible to reapply.
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The KENNETH O. and DORIS A. REWICK EDUCATIONAL AID FUND is awarded to students from Hawai'i enrolled (or who will be enrolled) in any accredited school for undergraduate or graduate college training, or for other specialized training beyond high school and includes full-time, part-time or online students.
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The RUTH C. SCUDDER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a female of Christian affiliation from Hawai'i who is a student within the University of Hawai'i system. Preference is given to United Church of Christ members and upperclass students.
Applications will be accepted through the ScholarsApp online platform beginning in December. Visit https://scholarsapp.com/ to create an account and for additional information. Please email cucwlscholarship@gmail.com with any questions. Applications are due in February.
*Award amounts may vary from year to year and are per the discretion of the Women's League.

State Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches (SCHCC)
Learn more about the different options for funding assistance.

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UCC Scholarships and Grants
The UCC offers a variety of individual scholarships and program grants. All online application forms open on December 1 each year and close on March 1 of the following year. To learn more about these scholarships and grants, and to apply, click HERE.
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