Scholarship & Family Support Program
Creating Educational Opportunities by Reducing Financial Barriers
Scholarship & Family Support Program
Education can create life-changing opportunities, but financial challenges can sometimes prevent students from accessing the resources they need to succeed.
COTA Foundation Scholarship & Family Support Program helps students and families overcome educational barriers by providing assistance with school-related needs, emergency education expenses, and resources that support continued learning.
Through this program, we aim to help students stay focused on their education while supporting families facing financial challenges.
How We Help Students
Educational Scholarships
We provide educational assistance to help students pursue their academic goals and access opportunities that may otherwise be difficult to afford.
Support may help with education-related expenses such as:
- Learning materials
- Program fees
- Educational opportunities
- Other academic needs
This year we supported 5 youths through summer camp.
The camp ran from 11 to 18 July 2026 at Spencer's Beach Park on Hawaiʻi Island.
Family Assistance Scholarships
Financial challenges can impact an entire family’s ability to support a student’s education.
Through family assistance support, COTA Foundation helps reduce some of the financial pressure families may experience while ensuring students continue receiving the resources they need to learn and grow.
Emergency Education Funding
Unexpected circumstances can create barriers to education.
Emergency education support helps address urgent needs that may prevent students from continuing their learning journey, including unexpected school-related expenses and essential educational costs.
School Supplies
Having the right supplies can help students feel prepared and confident in the classroom.
Through community support, we help provide essential school resources such as:
- School supplies
- Learning materials
- Educational resources
- Other classroom essentials
Student Support Resources
Beyond financial assistance, we believe students benefit from encouragement, guidance, and access to resources that support their personal and educational growth.
Our goal is to help students and families access the support they need to continue moving forward.

Need Essential Support?
If you or your family need help with food, essential supplies, or other basic needs, complete our assistance application. Our team will review your information to determine eligibility.
APPLY FOR SUPPORTHow You Can Support Student Success
Your support helps COTA Foundation provide educational assistance and resources to students and families who need them.
Sponsor A Student
Support opportunities that help students continue their education.
SPONSOR A STUDENTPartner With Us
Work with COTA Foundation to expand educational support in the community.
GET IN TOUCHNeed Help, or Want to Help?
If you need assistance, text us your name, where you live on Hawai‘i Island, and what you need. If you want to give money, goods or time, reach out the same way.
