Before choosing your life’s road…give us ONE Year! Established with funding from the Kūkʻio, Oak, Takitani, Dorrance, and other generous supporters and foundations, the Ēlama & Hilo One Program at Hawaiʻi Community College - Pālamanui is a very special initiative that makes college possible for Hawai’i residents who have compelling barriers. Scholars can try a year of college for free while taking just a few classes or pursuing a certificate or associate degree.
Scholarship Eligibility
- Apply & Gain Admissions to Hawaiʻi Community College or Hawaiʻi CC–Pālamanui Campus
- Hawaiʻi Island Resident
- No Previous or Minimal College Experience (Less than 12 Credits)
- Non-College Bound Student
Preference is Given to:
- Native Hawaiian Students
- First-Generation College Students
- Students with no previous college experience
*Not a requirement to be considered for the Ēlama, Hilo One, or Takitani Scholarship
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- Priority Application Deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024
- To Be Considered Your Referrer Must Complete: Part II: 2022-2023 Ēlama & Hilo One Referral Application
- Application Must Be Completed in One Sitting. There is no SAVE function on this application.