Regents and Presidential Scholarships
The UH Board of Regents established the Regents and Presidential Scholarships to support students at any UH campus, with a record of outstanding academic achievement.
Regents Scholars receive a full tuition waiver for four years of undergraduate study, and Presidential Scholars receive a full tuition waiver for two years of undergraduate study. All scholars receive $4,000 a year and a one-time travel grant of $2,000.
Regents Scholarships are awarded to 20 outstanding freshmen who receive an SAT combined score of at least 1950 on all three sections of the test or ACT combined score of at least 29, maintain at least a 3.5 GPA in academic subjects in high school, and whose extracurricular achievements are shown to be remarkable.
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to 10 college juniors who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 for all college level work, a record of sustained progress in academic courses, and evidence of superior academic achievement or creative endeavor.
Apply for a Scholarship
The Regents and Presidential Scholarships are administered by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
List of recipients from 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006.
2009 Scholars
Regents Scholars
Name and high school
Davin Aoyagi, Mid-Pacific Institute
Daniel Carvalho Punahou
Kiu Chor Cheng Moanalua
Emma Ching Iolani
Danielle Cox Sacred Hearts
Jonathan Dang Kalani
James Higgins Kiihei Charter
Gavin Hirokane Kalani
Kevin Hu Kaimuki
Kenory Khuy UH Laboratory School
Jeffery Kwock Iolani
Kelson Lau Waiakea
Mari Okahara Moanalua
Ashbea Rose Oyadomari Hanalani
Andrew Ramos Moanalua
Stephanie Soon Castle
Teale Thornburg Pearl City
Chelsea Tomita Iolani
Geoffrey Phi Tran Waimea
Zachary Yamabe Konawaena
Presidential Scholars
Name and campus
Joleen Alderdyce, Hilo
Jasmine Enos-Amanonce, Manoa
Robert Gray, Manoa
Shantal Guirao, Manoa
Jamie Lee, Manoa
Joshua Loving, Hilo
Sarah Nicolaisen, Hilo
Nicole Pasalo, Hilo
Damion Sailors, Manoa
Leon Santinizio, Manoa