Scholarship ʻAha 2020: Kamehameha Schools

Multiple scholarships available in one application, including the Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi and Ho‘okawowo scholarships. KS college scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need and are committed to contributing to the lāhui.
Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi
A scholarship to nurture the dreams of Native Hawaiian learners to grow as ‘ōiwi leaders. Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi is available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need.
Ho‘okawowo
A scholarship for future educators, Ho‘okawowo is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree and career in Hawaiian culture-based education. Eligible students will be notified via email after a CSS Profile is received.
Important Dates:
- Application opens: Oct. 1, 2020
- Application deadline: Jan. 15, 2021
Eligibility:
- Hawaiʻi Resident
- Full-Time Student
- Classified, Degree-Seeking Student
- Having Financial Need
- Meet Maximum Funding Guidelines
Ho‘okawowo
In addition to the above requirements, students must intend to pursue a career in Hawaiian culture-based education to be eligible for a Ho‘okawowo Scholarship. Eligibility will be determined after review of CSS Profile. Eligible students will receive an email with further instructions.
Nā Ho‘okama a Pauahi
There are no additional eligibility requirements to be considered eligible for application review. However, as we review applications for awarding, primary factors of consideration for an award will include:
- Demonstrated financial need
- School choice — Preference will be given to students who enroll at a school that has proven track record of high graduation rates (of 50% or more). Awards may decrease if the choice of school changes.
- Short answer response
Website:
https://www.ksbe.edu/apply/financial_aid/college_scholarships/
Learn more about our other scholarship partners:
Alu Like Hana Lima Scholarship
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship
Pauahi Foundation
UH-OHA Hoʻonaʻauao Scholarship
UH System Scholarships
Additional Resources:
FAFSA Line-by-Line Guide
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Kauaʻi
Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi
Oʻahu (coming soon)
Scholarship ʻAha Presentation