A Chaminade education is within reach. We offer a variety of scholarships that reward your hard work, achievements, and commitment to making a difference—helping you focus on your future, not just your finances. We’ll work with you to find the financial support that fits your goals.
Some scholarships for incoming first-year and transfer students require a separate application, while others are automatically awarded based on your undergraduate admission materials and/or the financial information provided Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Signature Scholarships
HAWAI’I GUARANTEE SCHOLARSHIP
Available to Hawai‘i high school graduates entering college as first-year students, the Hawai‘i Guarantee Scholarship adjusts tuition—after institutional aid—to match the in-state undergraduate tuition rate at Hawai‘i’s public flagship university. This scholarship helps local students access a world-class private education, right here at home. No additional scholarship application, FAFSA is required.
ALAKA’INA FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Designed for students of Native Hawaiian ancestry, this scholarship is open to first-year students with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and to transfer students with a cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher. It is available for all majors except Biology, Environmental Science, Forensic Sciences, and Nursing. Additional scholarship application and FAFSA are required.
CHAMINADE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Available to first-year students who are members of a Catholic parish or attend a Catholic or Marianist high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, this scholarship recognizes freshmen committed to service, faith, and leadership. Additional scholarship application, FAFSA, resume, essay and reference are required.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
MERIT AID SCHOLARSHIP
Incoming first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for a renewable institutional merit scholarship at the time of admission. No additional scholarship application is required.
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
Need-based aid is financial assistance available to students who demonstrate financial need and meet eligibility requirements. The total aid awarded cannot exceed your demonstrated financial need. Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be considered for federal award programs. Additionally, students may be eligible for need-based institutional grants.
DONOR-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
Available to returning/continuing undergraduate students: Through the generosity of Chaminade University’s donors, eligible students may receive need-based endowed or restricted scholarships. Each scholarship requires that students meet academic criteria, and some may also consider leadership skills, community service involvement, or personal qualities that reflect the university’s mission. Due to the fluctuating nature of these institutional funds, these are one-time only scholarships and not renewed each year.
Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for donor-sponsored scholarships.
Deadline for FAFSA completion is May 1, 2025.
Application Opens: February 1
Application Deadline: March 3
Award Notifications: Begins June 2
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Chaminade University is part of the NCAA Division II PacWest Conference. Scholarships are available for the following NCAA II Sports and are awarded by the respective coach of each team:
Men’s Sports:
Women’s Sports:
If you are interested in learning more about Athletic Scholarships and eligibility, contact the Athletics Department directly.
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
We highly encourage you to apply for external scholarships to help make your education more affordable. Some of the scholarships most commonly awarded to Chaminade students are listed in the links below. Be sure to review each scholarship’s eligibility requirements and deadlines on their respective websites. Many scholarships will require you to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered.
Outside Scholarships:
Scholarship Databases:
If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid at f[email protected] or (808) 725-4780.