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The Pauahi Keiki Scholars Kindergarten (PKS-K) Program at a Glance

The Program
The Pauahi Keiki Scholars Kindergarten (PKS-K) Program provides need-based tuition assistance to kindergarteners attending participating accredited non-Kamehameha private schools in Hawaii.

Who can apply for school year 2009-2010
To be eligible for the scholarship, a child must be accepted to a participating private school in Hawaii.

Scholarship amount
Scholarship amounts are determined using a sliding scale based on the school’s tuition and the estimated amount each family is able to contribute. In 2008-2009 the scholarship cap was $6,000 per student. The 2009-2010 scholarship cap has not yet been set. Families are required to apply at the participating school’s financial aid program. The tuition balance (what is not funded by KS or the participating school) is paid for by the child’s family.

How to apply for school year 2009-2010

Complete a Kamehameha Schools PKS-Kindergarten (PKS-K) scholarship application form at the same time as applying to the private school admissions. Kamehameha Schools PKS-Kindergarten (PKS-K) scholarship applications will be available in January 2009. In addition, signed copies of your 2008 tax documents and 2008 W-2/1099 statements are needed to complete the application process.
Complete a School and Student Services Parents’ Financial Statement form for school year 2009-2010 online at www.nais.org. Be sure to input Kamehameha Schools’ school code, 2930. This form determines your estimated family contribution or your ability to pay for your child’s education. Paper forms are available at Kamehameha Schools Applicant Service Center in January 2009. Any applications posted marked or received after the deadline date will not be eligible for financial aid &/or scholarship consideration.
Mail your PKS-K school year 2009-2010 application and 2008 tax forms to Kamehameha Schools (KS), and submit your 2009-2010 Parents’ Financial Statement form online or by mail.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
PKS-K applications must be postmarked and mailed no later than FEBRUARY 28, 2009. Mail to:

Your Parents’ Financial Statement form must be postmarked and mailed to the School and Student Service for Financial Aid or submitted online on or before FEBRUARY 28, 2009. Mail to:

General Forms

School Year 2009 - 2010

School Year 2008 - 2009

Terms and Conditions - Review the document and if you have any questions or concerns please contact us.

Participating Schools - Contains participating HAIS and HCS schools. Check back frequently, more schools are added daily.

Links

KS Admissions - learn more about admission to Kamehameha Schools and other pertinent information.