Students with a strong desire to work hard and improve their lives may apply. Many are first-generation college students. The application process is intentionally straightforward so that students facing economic hardship, juggling multiple jobs, raising children, and without family support can apply easily. While all applicants have suffered some sort of major life setbacks or series of life struggles, selected scholars must be brave enough to explore their potential and formulate lifelong goals. The Lunalilo Scholars Program does not require a specific high school GPA. Many of our successful LSP students were good students in their younger years, showing great potential, but later met their biggest challenges in their formative high school years, some falling away from their studies after working long hours to support themselves.