Applicant must not have already applied for admission to the university, but must have been referred by an alumni of the school.

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student, who graduated from a high school in Hawaii with a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA, and a SAT Reasoning score (math and verbal) of 1100 (ACT equivalent of 24).

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or community college transfer student from the island of Kauai with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student or college transfer student (minimum 31 college credits) who has a high school or college cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be a high school senior on the island of Kaua'i who will pursue studies in the fine arts.

Applicant must be a graduate of Waipahu High School.

Applicant must be a current year graduating senior at Mililani High School. Application requires an essay.

Applicant must be majoring in graphic design, visual communication, or commercial arts.

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a two- or four-year college or university, who is a direct descendant of a 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran. Excellence in community service and academics must be demonstrated. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

Applicant must be a full- or part-time student who is a resident of Hawaii, Nevada, Guam or Saipan. Applicant must be an employee or dependent of an employee of ABC stores or Company Island Gourmet Markets.

Applicant must be an Undergraduate majoring in a health-related field, and be a resident of one of the following cities: Kapolei, Waiane, Pearl City, Aiea, Wea Beach, or Waipahu.

Applicant must be a veterinary science major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Applicant must be a college junior, senior or graduate student majoring in education.