Upcoming Opportunities for Students
Upcoming Opportunities for Students Psi Chi aims to provide students at the University of Hawaii with opportunities to advance their educational knowledge, service activities, and network connections.
Scholarships and Grant Opportunities
UHM Academic Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are designed to recognize the academic strengths of admitted students. There is no separate application for students to be considered for these scholarships.
UHM Upper Level Scholarships
These are selective scholarship awards for students who are in their upper-level undergraduate years. To be considered for these scholarships, students must submit supplemental materials in addition to their admission application.
Manoa Opportunity Grant
Award amount: Up to $4,000 and is dependent upon tuition charged and enrollment status. Funding is limited, preference is given to students who meet the FAFSA priority deadline of February 1st and are a State of Hawai’i resident. The grant will be prorated based upon your enrollment in UH Mānoa courses applicable toward your degree when not full-time. (Please see Registration page for definition of full -time) Courses taken at other UH campuses do not count towards enrollment for this grant.
Pacific Islander Opportunity Grant
Award amount: Up to $4,000 based on your enrollment status. Funding is limited, preference will be given to those who meet the FAFSA priority deadline of February 1st. The grant will be prorated based upon your enrollment in UH Mānoa credits applicable toward your degree when not full-time. Courses taken at other UH campuses do not count towards enrollment for this grant.
STAR Scholarships
STAR helps students find scholarships they are best eligible for and facilitate the application process online. Mānoa academic departments select the candidates that receive the scholarships.
Internship Opportunities
“Thriving Harnesses Respect, Inclusion, and Vested Empathy:
A text-based crisis line staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities.”
“Your communication, support, and advocacy skills will be put into practice as a Crisis Responder on THRIVE Lifeline, after you complete our comprehensive Crisis Response for Marginalized Communities training. RECRUITs take 2+ on-call shifts per week that last for 3 hours each.”
For more information, visit: https://thrivelifeline.org/recruit
Through meaningful hands-on work experiences, combined with an enriching academic program, students gain an up-close view of state and federal government and gain skills, advance their careers in a variety of fields, and serve the community.
For more information, visit: https://socialsciences.manoa.hawaii.edu/study-at-css/experiential-learning/internships/manoa-political-internships/
Placements are available in Hawaiʻi’s Senate and Congressional offices in Washington, D.C. and in Hawaiʻi, with Hawaiʻi’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor Office, with Hawaiʻi’s state prosecutor and public defender, and in other select district offices. Students who are selected for an internship will work 10–40 hours per week while earning 6–12 academic credits to maintain full-time student status. Applications are due March 15th and October 15th eve ccess were achievable, well worth the struggle, and didn’t slow their time to graduate.
LSAT, GRE Study Groups
MCAT, LSAT, and/or GRE study groups in Hamilton Library. These will be member-led! There are appropriate channels in Discord for each exam.
The study groups will take place on:
Saturday, September 28, Saturday, October 26 Saturday, November 23.
This is a great opportunity for those seeking peer assistance in navigating, understanding, and tackling MCAT, LSAT, and/or GRE test content.
Student Opportunities (Spring 2025)
Job Opportunities
Ke Ola Mamo (Native Hawaiian Health) - Community Health Worker
Applies Behavioral Analyst Specialist at Center for Social Dynamics
Hawai'i Behavioral Health
CHW is a community member who serves as a “bridge” between health care consumers and providers to improve health and promote healthy lifestyles. Incumbent works together with the staff within KOM to meet the client’s needs.
For more information, visit: https://www.keolamamo.org/community-health-worker
Work with children (primarily ages 0-15), figure out goals and objectives for your clients and work with them to reach it during sessions. $20-$27/hr. Required to have a car with updated vehicle registration and safety checks.
For more information, visit: https://csdautismservices.com/about-locations/honolulu/
Hawai`i Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) statewide, offering an exciting career opportunity in a growing organization. The organization is committed to recognizing the unique strengths of each child, family, and individual, and helps those facing emotional or mental health challenges find hope. Join their team and contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of children, individuals, and families.
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