Jordan & Cara Odo Leadership Scholarship
Direct application
$1,250
2 winners
Eligibility
Location
Hawaii
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Hawaii high school seniors expecting to graduate in May or June with at least a 2.5 GPA who plan to attend a two- or four-year college and demonstrate leadership and community commitment may apply for the Jordan and Cara Odo Leadership Scholarship.
Two awards of $1,250 are given annually.
Submit a resume, a 300-word essay on island community issues, and a 500-word personal statement. AI-generated essays are not accepted. The foundation supports students who intend to stay in or return to Hawaii.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Resume
- Essay on island community issues
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Peer letter of recommendation
- AI-generated content is prohibited
- For students connected to Hawaii's island communities
- Application deadline was March 8, 2026 (now closed for the 2026 cycle)
- AI-generated essays are not accepted.
- Students are encouraged to intend to stay in or return to Hawaii.