New Graduate
Investing in Hawaii'i's Professional Leaders
As the largest private university in Hawaii‘i, we believe it is our responsibility to find ways to give back to the community around us. At Hawaii‘i Pacific University (HPU), one of our core values is Kuleana (responsibility), and with our scholarship and assistantship offerings we hope to provide Hawaii’i's working professionals the support they need to pursue their graduate education right here in Hawaii’i, blending both quality academics and flexible programs that fit into your schedule. Each year, the Office of Graduate Admissions awards a limited number of merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships to newly enrolled full-time students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving our island communities.
Scholarship Opportunities
Graduate Merit Scholarships
- Award: varies by graduate program, awards are limited and amounts range $1,000 - $7000 per academic year and applies to HPU tuition only.
- Eligibility: Newly enrolled graduate students with strong academic & professional backgrounds in select programs. View participating programs here.
- How to Apply: Automatically considered upon admission
- Requirements: Maintain a 3.0+ GPA and continuous full-time enrollment for up to four semesters (dependent on program length for full-time enrollment)
HPU Graduate Alumni Scholarship
- Award: $2,000 per semester and applies to HPU tuition only.
- Eligibility: Full-time enrolled HPU Alumni returning to pursue a select graduate program. View participating programs here.
- How to Apply: Indicate you've earned an undergraduate degree from HPU on the HPU application
- Requirements: Maintain a 3.0+ GPA and continuous full-time enrollment for up to four semesters (dependent on program length for full-time enrollment)
MIlitary Community Support
- Award: Special reduced tuition rates for select graduate programs
- Eligibility: Military affiliated members, DoD civilians
- How to apply: Visit the MCP tuition webpage online here
- Requirements: Maintain a 3.0+ GPA and continuous full-time enrollment for up to four semesters (dependent on program length for full-time enrollment)
Graduate Assistantships
- Award: Number of awards varies by graduate program, with an approximate award amount equal to either 25% or 50% tuition remission per academic year, up to four continuous semesters (dependent on program length for full-time enrollment)
- Commitment: 9 or 18 hours of weekly research, academic, and/or administrative work outside of your degree requirements during each continuous semester, up to four semesters
- Eligibility: Newly enrolled full-time graduate students with strong academic & professional backgrounds in a select graduate program. View participating programs here.
- Benefits Beyond Funding: Professional Experience, faculty mentorship, enhanced resume
- How to Apply: Indicate interest on the HPU online application
- Requirements: Maintain a 3.0+ GPA and continuous full-time enrollment for up to four semesters (dependent on program length for full-time enrollment)
Through our HPU partnership program, we offer reduced tuition that makes it easier for employees/members of partner organizations to receive a tuition discount at HPU. For more information, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I combine multiple HPU scholarships?
A: While most institutional scholarships cannot be combined, we work to provide the maximum benefit package possible through a combination of institutional, external, and federal support.
Q: How competitive are the graduate scholarships and assistantships?
A: Merit scholarships are competitive with roughly 20% of graduate students awarded some form of institutional aid. Graduate assistantships are more competitive with about 10% of graduate students receiving awards.
Q: Are there additional external scholarships I should consider?
A: Absolutely. Our financial aid advisors can help you identify external scholarship opportunities specific to your field, background, or interests. Contact financialaid@hpu.edu for more information. To view additional graduate scholarship resources click here.