The highly popular Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha (Fairs) connect Native Hawaiian students with financial aid to help them pay for college and technical programs. This presentation is for high school students, parents, teachers, adult students, enrolled college students, counselors, and anyone interested in finding out more about sources of financial aid available for Native Hawaiians including eligibility criteria and qualification requirements. Meet with scholarship providers from: Kamehameha Schools, Pauahi Foundation, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship, and Alu Like. The Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha series is presented by the Native Hawaiian Education Association and co-sponsored by the University of Hawaiʻi, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, Pacific Financial Aid Association, UH Maui College Educational Opportunity Center, and the Native Hawaiian Education Association.
| Island | Location | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| OʻAHU | Kapiʻolani Community College - ʻOhiʻa Cafeteria | Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 @ 6:00 pm |
| OʻAHU | Waiʻanae Coast - Community Learning Center at Māʻili | Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 @ 6:00 pm |
| OʻAHU | Windward Community College Hale ʻĀkoakoa | Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 @ 5:00 pm |
| KAUAʻI | Kauaʻi Community College One Stop Center Lobby | Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018@ 5:30 pm |
| MAUI | UH Maui College Paʻina Bldg. | Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 @ 5:45 pm |
| MAUI | Hāna High & Int. School Cafeteria | TBA |
| LĀNAʻI | Lānaʻi High & Elem. School Cafeteria | Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 @ 5:30 pm |
| MOLOKAʻI | Molokaʻi Education Center | Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2018 @ 5:00 pm |
| HAWAIʻI | University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Theatre | Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 @ 6:00 pm |
| HAWAIʻI | Kealakehe High School Cafeteria | Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018@ 6:00pm |
| HAWAIʻI | ʻEhunuikaimalino School Cafeteria | TBA |
| Pre-register for the Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha today at https://nhea.net/. | ||
He Ipu Ka‘eo was created to direct you to valuable resources available to Native Hawaiian students seeking post-secondary education; both college and career training programs. See below for information on scholarships, financial aid resources, and student support services.
The following scholarships are administered by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. Visit Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Scholarship Manager for details about each fund and specific requirements.
For college juniors, seniors or graduate students of Hawaiian ancestry.
For Maui County residents in recovery from a mental health, behavioral or psychological disability, who are pursuing a traditional or vocational education program.
For women of Hawaiian ancestry pursuing a major in one of the following fields: health, science or education (includes counseling & social work).
For students who are residents of Kaua‘i or Ni‘ihau Island. Preference given to current Ni‘ihau residents or Kaua‘i residents who are one or two generations removed from Ni‘ihau Island and to students who are proficient or fluent in the Hawaiian language.
For students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a preference for women of Hawaiian ancestry that identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and/or transgender) and have participated in community service, club and/or high school athletics.
For Native Hawaiian students that were born and currently reside on the island of Hawai‘i.
For Pacific Islander students, including Hawaiians, who have completed at least one year of college, “stopped out” for at least one year, and are now returning to actively pursue a college degree.
Application available at http://www.hcchonolulu.org/scholarship-program/. Preference is given to members of HCCH in good standing, including directly-related family members.
Application available at www.pkhcc.org. Preference given to Hawaiian students that have done community service or volunteer work, as well as students in pursuit of degrees in Hawaiian language, studies and culture, Journalism or Education. Contact: Cyr Pakele, cypakele@ksbe.edu or (808) 842-8934. Email applications will not be accepted.
Preference given to Hawaiian students interested in completing a vocational training program.
Contact: kaluhiokalanik@aol.com for an application.
For more information email drelison@gmail.com
For more information email malianob@gmail.com
Alaka’ina Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships for students of Hawaiian ancestry attending Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chaminade Admissions Office (808) 739-8340, admissions@chaminade.edu
To qualify for Ke Aliʻi Pauahi Foundation scholarships, scholars must be registered with the Hoʻoulu Hawaiian Data Center. The registration process may take up to 10 weeks. (808) 534-3966
Learn more about the Pauahi Foundation
Kuaʻana Tuition Waivers support students attending the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.
(808) 956-5945 or (808) 956-2644,
Kuaʻana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services
The Hawaiian Tuition Waiver supports Native Hawaiian students accepted into a degree seeking program at Honolulu Community College, who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at least half time (6 or more credits). Learn more about HCC scholarships
Hana Lima Scholarships
(808) 535-6734, kokamau@alulike.org, www.alulike.org/hlsp/
For vocational and technical education
To be eligible, Native Hawaiian students in the UH system that demonstrate financial need should apply for financial aid through their campus financial aid offices. Contact the UH financial aid office on your home campus for more information.
For a listing of scholarships available to University of Hawai‘i Mānoa Students visit:
http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php
There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of these types of aid. Currently enrolled and newly admitted college students may apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you are a student in the University of Hawai‘i system, contact your home campus to learn more about financial aid available to you.
College campuses provide support services designed to help students succeed. Here are just a few of the programs available at University of Hawai‘i campuses that are tailored specifically to assist Native Hawaiian students.