HPU Scholars
HPU Scholars are opportunities for FALL 2026 admitted first-year students. Each offers a unique pathway for high-achieving students, from one-year living-learning communities in Engineering, Marine Science, and Nursing, to the three-year Global Business Scholars, leading to an accelerated B.S. in Global Business.
Students admitted as HPU Scholars are guaranteed housing for their first year, with priority placement on the third floor of the Harbor Lofts.
Priority consideration deadlines:
- Engineering, Marine Science, Nursing Scholars: apply by December 1 (response by December 31)
- Global Business Scholars: apply by February 1 (response by February 28)
Global Business Scholars
Benefits
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Earn your B.S. in Global Business in three years (six semesters) instead of the typical four years
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Guaranteed first-year housing, with priority placement on the third floor of the Harbor Lofts (however, not a requirement for program participation).
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Join a motivated cohort of students focused on international business and cross-cultural leadership
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Engage in project-based learning tied to real-world global business challenge
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Access immersive experiences with multinational companies and organizations in Hawai‘i and beyond
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Develop skills grounded in ethical decision-making, global awareness, and Hawaiian cultural values
*Pending approval from WSCUC.
engineering Scholars
Benefits
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Guaranteed housing, with priority placement on the third floor of the Harbor Lofts (however, not a requirement for program participation).
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Be part of a community of intrepid Engineers who share common academic and professional interests
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Opportunity to participate in a student-led multidisciplinary Design Project in year one, with mentorship and guidance provided by engineering faculty
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Exclusive fields trips to Engineering Projects/Firms in both the fall and spring semester of your first year
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Work closely with a faculty mentor from day one and carve out your own Engineering education.
MARINE SCIENCE SCHOLARS
BENEFITS
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Guaranteed housing, with priority placement on the third floor of the Waterfront Lofts (however, not a requirement for program participation).
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Living and learning in a community of motivated students who share common academic interests
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Guaranteed boat access in your first year
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Group dive certification (cost is your responsibility) arranged to be taken together as a cohort
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Special academic lectures and opportunities to meet as a cohort with guest speakers
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Work closely with a faculty mentor from day one
Nursing Scholars
Benefits
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Guaranteed housing, with priority placement on the third floor of the Harbor Lofts (however, not a requirement for program participation).
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Living and learning in a community of motivated students who share common academic interests
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Direct entry into the nursing program* – a benefit available only to Nursing Scholars. All other first-year students must apply to the nursing program during their sophomore year
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Opportunity to take selected nursing courses (i.e. Transcultural Nursing and Special Topics in Nursing)
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Receive an experiential introduction into simulation within the first two years
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Special academic lectures and opportunities to meet as a cohort with guest speakers
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Work closely with a faculty mentor from day one
*Direct entry conditioned on meeting and maintaining eligibility requirements and academic standards set forth in your Nursing Scholars acceptance letter