College scholarships and internships
From our littlest keiki to those exploring higher education and career development, we’re here to help nurture the dreams of all Native Hawaiian learners. Beyond high school, learning continues in different shapes and forms. Explore opportunities to continue your development.
Ka‘i Lanakila Scholarships
Eligible students will be notified by email with the opportunity to apply for the Ka‘i Lanakila Scholarship.
- Application opens: May 2, 2022
- Application deadline: May 31, 2022
KS college scholarships
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.
- Application opens: Oct. 1, 2021
- Application deadline: Jan. 14, 2022
Pauahi Foundation
Pauahi Foundation offers a variety of scholarships by private donors for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Application opens: Nov. 8, 2021
- Application deadline: Dec. 23, 2021
Early college credit
College course credit scholarship available to high school students attending a participating Hawai‘i high school.
- Application opens: Oct. 1, 2021
- Application deadline: Jan. 14, 2022
Internships
Kāpili ‘Oihana
Kāpili ‘Oihana is a year-round college internship program that offers on-site and virtual internships, both statewide and on the U.S. continent. This program seeks to provide Native Hawaiian students with the opportunity to engage with professionals within their fields of interest with internship positions available in a varied selection of career fields.
To apply for Kāpili ‘Oihana, students must register with IMUA Xchange (IX). IX is an online platform used by Kamehameha Schools to connect students with work-based learning opportunities and resources to engage with local community partners.
FALL 2021
- Application window opens: August 2, 2021
- Application window closes: August 27, 2021
- Program begins: October 1, 2021
SPRING 2022
- Application window opens: October 1, 2021
- Application window closes: November 12, 2021
- Program begins: January 24, 2022
SUMMER 2022
- Application window opens: February 1, 2022
- Application window closes: March 11, 2022
- Program begins: May 23, 2022
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY
- Application window opens: Year-round
