February 29, 2008
Contributed by Thomas Yoshida
Scholarship applications are open to the general public, including students who are not graduates of Kamehameha Schools. The Tesoro Corporation Scholarship, Joseph N?wah? Scholarship and the Dwayne "Nakila" Steele Scholarship are among the newest scholarships being offered for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Most scholarships are for individuals who are a classified full-time students at an accredited institution. Applicants must also be enrolled in a two- to four-year post-high degree program and demonstrate satisfactory academic achievement and merit. Additionally, certain scholarships may require applicants to demonstrate financial need. Select scholarships are also available to individuals who are enrolled on a part-time basis, or attending an accredited vocational or trade institution. A complete listing of scholarships, requirements and the online application are available at www.Pauahi.org.
The online scholarship application must be completed prior to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008, Hawai'i Standard Time. Required documents must be hand-delivered to the Foundation's office by 4 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008 or postmarked by Friday, May 2, 2008.
For more information about Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation or available scholarships, call (808) 534-3966 or e-mail scholarships@pauahi.org.
The Foundation's policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
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.
