§304A-504 Hawaii state scholars program. (a) There is established the Hawaii state scholars program to be administered by the University of Hawaii. This program shall be used to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships for up to four years to any qualified student enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawaii with the possibility of renewal for a fifth year in exceptional circumstances.
(b) Appropriations for the state scholars program shall be deposited into the University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund established pursuant to section 304A-2159. The number of scholarships awarded and amount of each scholarship shall be determined by the university subject to the availability of funds.
The University of Hawaii shall offer scholarships to pay for educational costs, such as tuition, fees, books, housing, and other educational costs; provided that the scholarship applicant: