The UH Board of Regents established the Regents and Presidential Scholarships (RAPS) to support students who are Hawaiʻi residents and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Because of the high academic distinction of these scholarships, RAPS scholars participate in the Honors Program.
In addition to academics, RAPS scholars have service requirements. The UHM RAPS Club offers a variety of social and service activities to RAPS students. Visit their Instagram page or email honraps@hawaii.edu to get more information.
Regents Scholarship
- Regents application information
- Incoming first year students are eligible
- Must be a Hawaiʻi resident
- Students receive full tuition waivers for four years of undergraduate study, plus $2,000 stipend each Fall and Spring semester
- Apply separately for Honors by May 1. Student must apply and be accepted to Honors to receive scholarship.
- One-time travel grant of $2,000. Current RAPS students: go here to get information on this benefit.
Presidential Scholarship
- Presidential application information
- Transfer and continuing UHM students are eligible
- Must be a Hawaiʻi resident
- Students receive full tuition waivers for two years of undergraduate study, plus $2,000 stipend each Fall and Spring semester
- Apply separately for Honors by May 1. Student must apply and be accepted to Honors to receive scholarship.
- One-time travel grant of $2,000. Current RAPS students: go here to get information on this benefit.
RAPS Service Requirements
RAPS scholars are expected to undertake and document 10 hours of service work each Fall or Spring semester. Service hours are student-initiated, can take place on- or off-campus, and occur during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Requirements:
- 10 hours each Fall and Spring semester (20 hours total each academic year)
- On- or off-campus
- Must be work for a local community entity that is focused on the greater good
- Report to Honors via form provided each semester
Examples include:
- Volunteering for the UHM Undergraduate Showcase at the end of each Fall or Spring semester
- Participating in activities organized by the UHM RAPS Club or another UHM registered independent organization. Visit their Instagram page or email honraps@hawaii.edu to get more information.
- Volunteering for engagement activities organized by offices in the Division of Student Success
- Getting involved with student governance, peer support, or other campus groups
- Looking to opportunities offered by the Office of Civic and Community Engagement