If you are a member of a parish in the Archdiocese of Honolulu, Guam or American Samoa, attend a Marianist- sponsored High School or a Catholic High School in Hawaii, Guam or Saipan, you may be eligible for one of the following Religious Scholarships. Although the scholarships are merit-based all applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based scholarships, grants, loans
Your completed application for admission indicating your affiliation with a Mariainist high school, Catholic high school or parish will automatically qualify you for consideration of the religious scholarships. Additional information (ex. reference letter, personal statement, etc.) may be submitted to admissions@chaminade.edu.
Academic Requirements Requirements
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Test score requirements (SAT or ACT accepted):
- SAT Superscore: 1000
- ACT Superscore: 19
- You must be a first-year student who has never attended another college or university.
Eligibility and Other Details
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 1.
To be considered for the scholarship, you must:
- Submit your completed application for admission
- Submit your official test scores and transcripts
- Indicate in your application your eligibility for one of the religious scholarships: noting your religion, high school type or parish connection
- Complete and submit your FAFSA by March 15 for priority consideration
Additional information can be submitted to the admission office by emailing materials to admissions@chaminade.edu.
The scholarships are renewable for up to four-years of study provided that you make satisfactory academic progression.
These scholarships and grants apply to all U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals who are full-time undergraduate day program students. Students will receive the one best university-funded award for which they are eligible. Scholarship programs are reviewed yearly and are subject to change without notice.
Catholic Scholarship
Value: 50% tuition scholarship
In addition to the academic requirements, eligible students:
- Must be a graduate of a Catholic High School in Hawaii, Guam or Saipan.
- May be nominated by a college counselor, principal, parish priest or deacon. They can send a reference letter or email noting academic potential and involvement in school, church and the community.
- Submit nomination forms, personal statement and resume. These supporting material can be sent to admissions@chaminade.edu.
Parish Scholarship
Value: 50% tuition scholarship
In addition to the academic requirements, eligible students:
- Must be nominated by a Catholic priest or deacon from a parish in the Diocese of Honolulu, Guam or American Samoa based upon involvement with their parish church and community.
- Students may submit a personal statement indicating their interest in one of their scholarships and that highlights their involvement in their community.
- Submit nomination forms, personal statement and resume. These supporting material can be sent to admissions@chaminade.edu.
Marianist Leadership Scholarship
Value: 75% tuition scholarship
In addition to the academic requirements, eligible students:
- Must be a graduate of a Marianist-sponsored High School*
- May Be recommended/nominated by a college counselor or principal. They can send a reference letter or email noting academic potential and involvement in school, church, and the community.
- Submit nomination forms, personal statement and resume. These supporting material can be sent to admissions@chaminade.edu.
