The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, in collaboration with Hawaii News Now and UH Federal Credit Union, has launched the 8th annual #TakeMeToMānoa scholarship contest, which provides one full year of resident tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year. This contest is open to Hawaiʻi residents who have been accepted for the fall 2026 semester as first-time freshmen or transfer students. To participate, students must submit a short video, no longer than 60 seconds, detailing why UH Mānoa is their ideal choice and how a year of free tuition would impact their future. The contest is designed to spotlight the ambitions of Hawaiʻi’s students and encourage them to pursue higher education locally. The competition runs from April 6, 2026, to May 3, 2026. UH Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos emphasized the university's commitment to academic excellence and community support through initiatives like this scholarship. Previous winners have shared inspiring stories, showcasing the contest's impact on local families and students.