Heart of Hawaiʻi Scholarship
The world is in dire need of more people who are committed to helping others, especially in times of crisis.
Many people who go into social work, psychology, and counseling begin their careers in crisis response—often while still in school. These roles are emotionally taxing, underpaid, and require immense compassion and resilience. Yet, they are essential to the well-being of our communities. The 988 crisis counseling line has helped millions of people find the help and connection they need in times of struggle.
This scholarship seeks to support students who work the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and who will continue to work in mental health in the future.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who is a resident of Hawai’i may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing social work, psychology, or counseling. However, applicants working on the 988 crisis line in any capacity or those who will work the crisis line in the future are very strongly preferred.
To apply, tell us about your academic and career goals or how working on the 988 crisis line has impacted your understanding of mental health needs and how you will make a difference through your future work.
For those not working on the 988 crisis line: What are your academic and career goals and how do you hope to make an impact through your future work?
For those working on the 988 crisis line: How has working on the 988 crisis line in Hawaiʻi shaped your understanding of mental health needs in our communities, and how do you hope to make an impact through your future work?
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The application deadline is Dec 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 1, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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