Academic Scholarships

New students can qualify for academic merit scholarships based on their Admissions application and criteria set by the School President. All incoming students are automatically considered for academic scholarships, and there is no need to formally apply. Scholarships are combinable with discounts and financial aid.

THIRD-PARTY SCHOLARSHIP

Augustine Educational Foundation
2025-2026 Tuition Scholarship Program

Augustine Educational Foundation was formed to help Hawaii Catholic Schools reach out to parents that wanted a quality Catholic education for their children. Without discrimination against ethnic background, race or religion. The Foundatoin’s Tuition Scholarship Program is designed to help students at Hawaii Catholic Schools in grades K-12.

Who is eligible for a scholarship?
All students (grades K-12) who will attend a Hawaii Catholic School during the upcoming school year. Students do not have to be currently enrolled to apply for a scholarship, but you do need to be officially enrolled at the time the scholarship is awarded. 

How do I apply? Apply Here

Do I have to make a certain amount of money to apply for a scholarship?
No, any family can apply for a scholarship. Priority is given to families who have a financial need. 

Do I have to be Catholic to apply?
No, you do not need to be Catholic to apply. 

Can students from public schools apply?
Yes, if they intend to enroll in a Hawaii Catholic School in the upcoming school year. 

 Do I have to reapply each year?
Yes, you must reapply for a tuition scholarship each year. 

Scholarship Eligibility & Application Process

AEF Tuition Scholarship Program Application

Deadline & Notifications

Application Window:
January 10 to March 1, 2026

Notification Window:
April 23-28, 2026
Applicants applying for grades K-12 will be notified via email if they will be awarded or not awarded a scholarship. 

Award Check Sent
September 30, 2026
Tuition Scholarship checks are sent to schools for credit to student’s tuition account. Check your child’s tuition account at the end of October to ensure the scholarship has been posted. 

Note: The AEF tuition scholarship can only be applied to the cost of tuition (lunch, morning/afterschool care, books, etc. are not eligible). The AEF tuition scholarship cannot be used as a refund if a recipient has a zero-tuition account balance.