Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship (MIES)
Selective four-year tuition award for international first-year students, equal to paying the Hawaiʻi resident tuition rate.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Equivalent to paying Hawaiʻi resident tuition, about $22,032 a year for 4 years (about $88,128 total), renewed each semester with a 3.0 GPA and 12+ credits.
Eligible applicants
International first-year applicants needing an F-1 visa, GPA 3.7+
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Overview
Mānoa International Excellence Scholarship (MIES) is offered by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition (resident rate)
Included
Equivalent to paying Hawaiʻi resident tuition, about $22,032 a year for 4 years (about $88,128 total), renewed each semester with a 3.0 GPA and 12+ credits. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-U.S. citizens who need an F-1 student visa.
- International eligibility
- About 5 awards a year historically. A student offered more than one merit award may accept only one.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 or higher; renewal needs a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
For non-U.S. citizens who need an F-1 visa and are first-year, degree-seeking students starting the semester after high school graduation, with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 or higher. Awards start in the Fall semester only. Applicants submit a list of activities and a short essay on their community impact.
Applicant profile
- International first-year applicants needing an F-1 visa, GPA 3.7+
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- For non-U.S. citizens who need an F-1 visa and are first-year, degree-seeking students starting the semester after high school graduation, with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.7 or higher. Awards start in the Fall semester only. Applicants submit a list of activities and a short essay on their community impact.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Activities and achievements list
- Community-impact essay
- Updated transcript
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to UH Mānoa by the January deadline.
- 2
If admitted, follow the instructions for supplemental materials.
- 3
Submit the activities list and a community-impact essay (suggested 250-400 words).
- 4
Pay the tuition deposit to secure the award.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Admission application due January 5, supplemental materials January 15, decisions in early March (no year given; the page's introduction gives different dates, so confirm with admissions).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.