For many ’ōpio, the decision of what to do after high school will be one of the most significant decisions as a young adult.

We know you are working hard to finish strong academically, while also looking ahead to the future. Our goal is for every haumāna to leave as an ʻŌiwi Edge graduate with a strong ancestral foundation that shapes your agency, adaptability, and well-being, giving you a competitive advantage to fulfill your unique purpose and kuleana. Kamehameha Schools believes that post-secondary education and training will lead to the development of ʻōiwi leaders and our vision of a thriving lāhui.

KS is committed to supporting your journey, and in addition to the Kaʻi Lanakila Scholarship for seniors, there is also the Poʻo Kula Scholarship, for high-performing members of the class of 2025. It recognizes current KS seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and the ability to articulate their commitment to hoʻōla lāhui as an E Ola! Graduate.

Last year, we awarded this scholarship to seniors who used the funds to help accomplish their dreams of attending college with many enrolling in the finest universities across the world including the University of Southern California, Dartmouth, and Northwestern. 

ELIGIBILITY

• To be eligible for this scholarship, haumāna must have a minimum 3.750 unweighted GPA at the end of the 2024-25 fall semester. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions about your unweighted cumulative GPA.
   
• Full-time enrollment in a Bachelors' degree program at a Kamehameha Schools recognized accredited college or university.

TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPLETE ALL OF THESE STEPS:

• Step 1 - Submit the Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application via the CSS Profile - Deadline January 15, 2025
   
• Step 2 - Submit all required documents
   
• Step 3 - Submit the Po`o Kula Scholarship Application (this form)
  • Essay - Maximum 250 words
  • Resume - Not exceed two pages

Please be sure to review all documents before submitting.

The deadline to complete all steps in the process is January 31, 2025. 

INTERVIEW

After applications have been received, all eligible students will be required to complete an interview with the scholarship committee as part of the review process. They’ll be notified to selected a date/time after they complete the necessary requirements to be eligible.

AWARD AMOUNT

The minimum award amount for this scholarship is $10,000 and the maximum is $25,000 per year for up to four years. The scholarship award amount will be determined based on financial need and the financial aid package from your college. 

Whether it is through this scholarship, or any of the other supports and services offered to KSH haumāna, our commitment to your success is unwavering. After awarding the first two rounds of Poʻo Kula Scholarships the past two years, we have seen first-hand the kind of impact this and other KS scholarships can have on our haumāna and their ʻohana. For many, this scholarship will change the trajectory of their post-secondary journey. We encourage you to dream big and know that we are here to support you on the way to finding and achieving your unique purpose and kuleana.  

I mua and good luck! 
 

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