General Information

Why does BYU-Hawaii give scholarships?
BYU-Hawaii offers scholarships to select students who have demonstrated a serious and diligent commitment to academic excellence as an investment in their education. The gift of a scholarship carries an obligation on the part of the recipient to use that investment wisely to prepare for expanded and purposeful service to the university, the world, and the Lord's kingdom.

Where does BYU-Hawaii get the funding for scholarships?
About 80% of BYU-Hawaii's scholarships are funded from the tithes of the LDS Church. The other 20% come from generous donations from friends of the University. Consequently, there is a huge responsibility to administer these funds wisely.