August 29, 2005
Contributed by Liz Ahana
"The pool of qualified applicants this year was impressive," said Steve Reelitz, Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation's donor relations manager. "We had a 54 percent increase in applications this year. We made it a priority to get the word out about the scholarships KAPF offers – and it paid off with 592 applications received, compared to 384 from last year. It's our golden opportunity to extend our reach beyond Kamehameha Schools and offer support for educational opportunities deep into our island communities."
Scottina Ruis, MBA student at the University of Hawaiÿi at Mänoa and the 2005 recipient of the Matsuo Takabuki & Goldman Sachs and the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Scholarships feels that an MBA will best prepare her for the future and complement her social work background to best benefit the Hawaiian community.
"I'd like to learn more about the business world so that I can incorporate this learning into programs that help our people move forward," said Ruis, single mother of two. "I feel there is more that I can do to help build our nation."
In addition to the scholarships awarded to non-Kamehameha School students, 83 graduating seniors and 10 underclassmen from Kamehameha Schools also received scholarships from KAPF.
The Foundation's policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Applications are accepted from early March through mid-May. Additional information regarding these scholarships and how you can apply are available at www.pauahi.org. Applicants may also pick up a Scholarship Application Packet at Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation, 567 South King Street., Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96813 or for more information, call the Foundation at (808) 534-3966.
Click here for 2005 KAPF Scholarship Recipients
Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation is a Hawai'i nonprofit corporation recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable support organization of Kamehameha Schools. The Foundation's mission is to perpetuate the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop by seeking and developing new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
