Confirm every unresolved requirement on the official website before applying.
- Grades eligible
- Grade 12 / graduating high-school seniors; exact fund criteria apply.
- Age requirements
- See fund-specific listing; varies.
- Citizenship
- See fund listing; no universal citizenship rule stated.
- Residency
- State of Hawai‘i
- Geographic restriction
- State of Hawai‘i
- School restrictions
- Hawaiian-focused charter school
- Other requirements
- State of Hawai‘i resident Graduating high school senior or alumni of kaiapuni education or Hawaiian-focused charter school Seeking first bachelor’s degree Enroll full-time as a classified student in a U.S. accredited postsecondary institution recognized by Pauahi Foundation International schools recognized by Pauahi Foundation may also be considered eligible for this scholarship Demonstrate financial need Submit essay response: What is one lesson, value, or practice you learned from your kūpuna, ‘ohana, or kaiāulu? Please share a specific example of how that learning shapes your choices today. Submit essay response: How will you support and join in advancing the vision of a thriving and self-determined lāhui? Submit essay response: Tell us about a person, an ‘ohana member, or organization that impacts our community and lāhui. What inspires you about this (their) work? How do you see yourself carrying that impact forward, and why does it matter to you and our community?
