New Warrior Scholarships

About the New Warrior Scholarships (NWS)

New Warrior Scholarships are scholarships created with the New Warrior in mind, comprised of:

  • Regents
  • Provost Achievement (formerly Chancellor's)
  • Mānoa Excellence
  • Mānoa International Excellence
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT RESIDENCY
STATUS		 APPLICANT GRADE POINT
AVERAGE		 SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Regents
Scholarship		 Full tuition
(for 4 years)
+
$4,000/year
stipend
+
$2,000 one-time travel grant		 Hawai'i Resident Freshman 3.8 January 17
Provost Achievement
Scholarship		 $10,000/year
(for 4 years)
 Hawai'i Resident Freshman 3.8 January 17
Mānoa Excellence
Scholarship		 ~$22,032/year
(for 4 years)
(U.S. Non-resident)		 Non-Resident
(including WUE)		 Freshman 3.8 January 17
~$5,652/year
(for 4 years)
(WUE)
Mānoa International
Excellence Scholarship		 ~$22,032/year
(for 4 years)		 International
Non-Resident		 Freshman 3.8 January 17

 

Scholarship Application Checklist

Item

Deadline

1)     Submit a UH Mānoa Admissions Application and Application Fee Payment

January 05, 2022 (11:59 pm HST)

2)     Submit a UH Mānoa New Warrior Scholarship Application
Scholarship application portal is available October 1, 2021

January 17, 2022 (11:59 pm HST)

3)     Transcript(s) are attached and submitted into the scholarship’s application portal

January 17, 2022 (11:59 pm HST)

4)     NWS Essay (600 words maximum)
Question
To Be Determined

Helpful Pointers
You are invited to think outside of the box, and to be creative, while demonstrating and communicating a good grasp of the topic, critical thinking, and clarity. Showcase who you are, and your specific passions and interests.
NWS Essay must be written and submitted within the scholarship's application portal

January 17, 2022 (11:59 pm HST)

5)     Recommender(s) must attach and submit Letter(s) of Recommendation into the scholarship’s application portal.
Students are encouraged to double-check with their recommenders to ensure that Letter(s) of Recommendation are submitted prior to the deadline.

January 25, 2022 (11:59 pm HST)

6)   Students applying for the Regents or Presidential Scholarships must also complete additional requirements indicated in the Regents and Presidential Scholarship (RAPS) website: hawaii.edu/offices/student-affairs/regents-and-presidential-scholars-program

As indicated on the RAPS website

7)     Students are encouraged to file a FAFSA by the deadline to increase one’s aid.

February 1, 2022 (11:59 pm HST)

Please note, incomplete or late applications are ineligible for an award. Please ensure that all steps are completed by the designated deadline.

Please refer to the New Warrior Scholarship FAQ for NWS policies & procedures.

Please contact the New Warrior Scholarship Committee at manoa.scholarships@hawaii.edu if you have any questions on your scholarship status.