Scholarship

The Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship offers one-year educational scholarships. The number and amount of scholarships depend on available funds and are determined solely by the Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship Board. Scholarship funds will be released once proof of enrollment in an educational program is provided.

1. Applicants must be residents of the State of Hawai‘i and live between Mokuleia and Kualoa, or have an immediate family member who is currently employed at The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay or Turtle Bay Golf.
2. Applicants must attend an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school during the 2025-2026 school year. Scholarship funds will be applied for the 2025-2026 school year only and will not be held for future use. Proof of enrollment will be required before funds are distributed. If the selected recipient cannot provide proof of enrollment by July 31, 2025, the scholarship funds will be forfeited.
3. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (for college or high school applicants).

*Application deadline: 11:59 PM on Monday, February 17, 2025

• Complete and submit an online application form.
• Upload a high-resolution headshot.
• Upload a 1-1.5 minute video responding to the prompts below.
• Upload academic records:
  • High School Students: Upload your most recent high school transcript showing your GPA through December 2024.
  • College Students: Upload your most recent college transcript through December 2024.
  • Trade/Vocational School Students: Upload a letter of recommendation.

IMPORTANT: All materials (application form, academic record, video, and photo) must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

Create a 1–1.5 minute video that tells us your story!

• Introduce yourself and share anything you’d like us to know about you.
• We want to hear how you plan to make a positive impact with your skills, passions, and values! Tell us about your educational and career goals, your passions, and how they align with the Turtle Bay Foundation’s mission. How do you plan to use your skills and values to make a positive impact on the Koʻolauloa and North Shore communities?

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on competitive merit using the following criteria:

• Academic Performance
• Leadership
• Extracurricular activities
• Volunteer Work / Community Involvement
• Quality and content of video submission (maximum 1.5 minutes)