IWORK Work-Study Program
Donor-funded work-study aid for students from Oceania and the Asian Rim who show financial need; the university covers remaining tuition, housing and meals.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
After the family contribution and student payback from work earnings, BYU–Hawaiʻi covers remaining tuition, health insurance, housing and meal plan. Forgivable-loan portion became a grant with no repayment from Spring 2021.
Eligible applicants
Members of the Church from Oceania or the Asian Rim with financial need
Photo: Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
IWORK Work-Study Program is offered by Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition (remaining)
Included
Housing and meals
Included
Health insurance
Included
Airfare
Not included
After the family contribution and student payback from work earnings, BYU–Hawaiʻi covers remaining tuition, health insurance, housing and meal plan. Forgivable-loan portion became a grant with no repayment from Spring 2021. 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
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Students from Oceania or the Asian Rim (countries not listed).
- International eligibility
- Church membership and a yearly bishop's endorsement are required. Students and families pay a contribution and a payback per pay period.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Good academic standing and full-time enrolment.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Financial need shown through the financial aid verification process.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Applicants must be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from Oceania or the Asian Rim, show financial need and enrol full-time. They work about 19 hours a week at BYU–Hawaiʻi or the Polynesian Cultural Center and promise to return home for at least four years after graduating.
Applicant profile
- Members of the Church from Oceania or the Asian Rim with financial need
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants must be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from Oceania or the Asian Rim, show financial need and enrol full-time. They work about 19 hours a week at BYU–Hawaiʻi or the Polynesian Cultural Center and promise to return home for at least four years after graduating.
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
- IWORK application
- Proof of income for parents and applicant
- Recent bank statement
How to apply
- 1
Apply to BYU–Hawaiʻi or be a current student in good standing.
- 2
Submit the IWORK application with income documents.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page lists no application deadline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Brigham Young University–Hawaiʻi
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.