BYU–Hawaii Signature Scholarship

BYU–Hawaii’s purpose is to prepare students from Oceania and the Asian Rim spiritually and academically. Many students from these areas cannot afford a college education and do not have access to other aid. To help these students, BYU–Hawaii offers IWORK, a comprehensive work-study scholarship program.

IWORK allows students to pay what they can afford, work part-time, and receive financial assistance to make up the difference. IWORK gives students from the humblest of circumstances a chance to receive an education while learning self-reliance and preparing for their future beyond college.

With an IWORK Signature Scholarship, you can change a life and help IWORK grow. The scholarship also provides a way for you to more personally support students and see first-hand the tremendous impact education has on their lives.

Click on the buttons below to learn more about a Signature Scholarship at BYU–Hawaii or to establish yours today.

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Three characteristics make a Signature Scholarship unique:

1. Naming and Designation

A Signature Scholarship allows you to name your scholarship—for yourself, your organization, or a loved one.* Each scholarship is designated for IWORK, BYU–Hawaii’s comprehensive work-study scholarship program. New incoming IWORK students will be selected to receive the scholarship which will then free up other IWORK donations to be used for other IWORK students. Essentially, for every Signature Scholarship created, another IWORK student is supported.

2. Annual Meet & Greet 

Each year, Signature Scholarship donors are invited to meet with scholarship recipients via video call. This gives you an opportunity to meet the students you support and hear about how the scholarship is blessing their lives.

3. Affordability 

Whereas named scholarships are typically reserved for large endowments, Signature Scholarships are feasible for donors in many financial situations. A scholarship can be established with a commitment of $14,000 per year which generally will fund one IWORK student per year. The university encourages providing this support for four years.**

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is required to establish a Signature Scholarship?

To establish a Signature Scholarship, a commitment of $14,000 per year for four years is requested. This will generally fund one IWORK student per year.**

What is the deadline for making a donation?

Donations may be made throughout the year and will be awarded beginning with the semester following the donation.

How long do Signature Scholarships last?

Scholarships are awarded each year as long as there are sufficient funds in the account to cover current tuition costs. Larger or recurring donations will help more students for more years. If there are not sufficient funds to make scholarship awards for a period of two consecutive award cycles, then any remaining amounts in the Signature Scholarship will be combined with other Signature Scholarships.

How will I meet the student(s) I support?

Each year, Signature Scholarship donors are invited to meet with scholarship recipients via video call. This gives you an opportunity to meet the students you support and hear about how the scholarship is blessing their lives.

Which students are considered for Signature Scholarships?

New incoming students to the IWORK program will be considered for a Signature Scholarship.

When are Signature Scholarships awarded?

Signature Scholarships are awarded the semester after a donation is made.

*Proposed scholarship names will be reviewed and approved by BYU–Hawaii.
**This constitutes an expression of your charitable intent and does not represent a contract, promise, binding pledge, debt, or legal obligation to pay.