HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program
Offered by Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) · Free to apply
This award supports graduating high school seniors in Hawaii who demonstrate academic achievement, school activities participation, and community service involvement. A total of 15 students are chosen to receive a one-time grant of $5,000 for college expenses. Candidates must submit an online application along with personal essays, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.
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How hard is the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program to win?
Real competition, but not a lottery. The time cost is low enough relative to the award that a qualified student comes out ahead by applying.
- Estimated odds
- roughly 1 in 19 applicants
- Modelled applicant field
- ~300 students
- Awards each cycle
- 15
- Payoff per hour of work
- $63 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Hawaii residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3 GPA
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Hawaii
- Open to high school seniors
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
- Must graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2027.
- Must be actively involved in school activities and community service.
- Open to seniors across Hawaii counties (Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii County).
- Due Friday, February 26, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Hawaii time.
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 26, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 26 each year.
- Applications close
- February 26, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program
How much is the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program worth?
The HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program awards $5,000. 15 awards are made each cycle.
When is the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program deadline?
The current deadline is February 26, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 26 each year.
Who is eligible for the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Hawaii; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 19 applicants, against a modelled field of ~300 students. The pool stays that size because open only to Hawaii residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. At 4.3 hrs of work, that is about $63 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program free to apply?
Yes. The HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Program is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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