Grants for Women in Hawaii

The island paradise of Hawaii offers more than just stunning beaches and dramatic mountains. Assistance programs for women abound in this tropical paradise, and you have landed on the right page to learn about them. Below is a selection of some of the best assistance programs Hawaii currently has to offer women. So if you find yourself in need, don’t fear, there is a program out there to suit your needs. Read on to see if any of these fit your situation.

Helping Hands Hawaii

This Emergency Assistance Program is designed for women and families who are either at risk of becoming homeless or are already homeless. The program strives to assist these families with rent and utility bills in order to keep a roof over their head. There is no online application for this one.

The best option for receiving assistance is to call 808-440-3835 or to receive a referral from an agency partner. Prescreening for qualifications can be done over the phone, but before you call, you should be aware that this is intended for emergency purposes only, and you will need to provide proof of financial need and a few documents as well. You can view the full terms here.

WIC Hawaii

WIC is a program that helps women, children, and newborns in need in Hawaii and across the United States. The program includes breastfeeding support, nutritional planning, education on correct diet and nutrition, and access to approved healthy foods. The qualification requirements are pretty straight forward, you must be a woman, have children under 5 years old, be pregnant, or have been pregnant in the past six months. A cool thing about this program is it also extends to foster children who are five years old or younger. Additional information can be found here at the WIC website. Another alternative is to just stop by your local WIC office and speak with a counselor about your needs.

The Amber Grant

Coming in as one of the top business grants for women, this program by WomensNet awards one woman each month with $1,000 in cash, to further their business, organization, or dream. All applicants who are chosen to receive the Amber Grant are also entered in to win an end-of-year award in the eye-popping amount of $10,000. The application can be completed online, but be prepared to answer a few questions, such as what you will use the money for and why you should win. You are allowed to apply multiple times but there is a $15 fee per application. All the additional information can be found here at the Amber Grant for Hawaii website.

The R.W. “Bob” Holden Scholarship

This scholarship program is available to women who are U.S. citizens and also residents of Hawaii. You must also currently be attending or enrolled as a full time 3rd or 4th year student at an accredited university. The amount available is $1,000, but does come with some stipulations. You must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, and you must be pursuing a major in hotel management. You can find additional information, as well as the link to apply on the website, here.

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship offers help to Hawaiians who are seeking a degree in business admin, or similar business-related fields. The total amount available to students is $16,000, distributed equally in $4,000 payments over four years, given that the eligibility requirements are kept. Although these are the maximum payouts, actual amounts may vary based on factors related to the school you choose and your individual circumstances. Approximately 50 scholarships are given out each year to student residents of Hawaii. To read a full list of requirements, or to apply, visit the website here.

Scholarships for Hawaiian Students

There are a number of scholarships available for students who are pursuing their first degrees including:

1.George H. and Kay K. Sasaki Endowed Scholarship: Scholarship for Hawaii residents with a highschool diploma who are enrolled at least half-time.

2.Hawai’i Veterans Memorial Fund Scholarship: A scholarship for Hawaii residents pursuing their first degree.

3.Second Century Scholars Program: A scholarship for Native Hawaiians who are pursing their first degree and enrolled in six credits.

4.Charles R. Hemenway Scholarship: A scholarship for Hawaii residents enrolled in at least six credits who can prove they have a financial need.

To apply for these, fill out the FAFSA and list your school of choice.

Assistance with bills, business, school, and life in general has never been easier. With all that Hawaii has to offer their residents in the way of help, it would be wise to apply.