Programs and scholarships

Upcoming programs

Kāpili ‘Oihana

Kāpili ‘Oihana is a statewide 14-week summer internship program for college students.

Application window: Application dates for 2024-2025 are coming soon
Age group: College students
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Kamehameha Preschools

30 preschools located statewide offering classes for 3- and 4-year olds.

Application window: August 15, 2024 - January 31, 2025

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Pauahi Keiki Scholars

Need-based scholarships for Hawaiian learners attending approved preschools that are not a Kamehameha preschool.

Application window: August 15 - Dec. 1, 2024

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Campus financial aid

Need-based aid for students attending one Kamehameha School’s three K-12 campuses. Students must reapply each year and awards may change due to a family’s current information.

Application window: Aug. 15, 2024 - May 31, 2025

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Campus program

Connecting keiki to their roots, nurturing their dreams and encouraging them to use their voice. Kamehameha Schools provides meaningful educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian learners to explore their potential and develop as ‘ōiwi leaders.

Application window: Aug. 15 - Sept. 30, 2024

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Hawai‘i Campus | Kapālama Campus | Maui Campus

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Kipona Scholarship

Need-based scholarship for students enrolling in participating non-Kamehameha private schools statewide. Available for returning students and new 6th or 9th grade students.

Application window: Aug. 15 - Dec. 1, 2024

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KS college scholarships

Scholarships for college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Application window: The application window will be in Fall 2024. Please visit ksbe.edu/apply/financial-aid for updated information.
Age group: College students

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Pauahi Foundation scholarships

Over 100 scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students that have been created by private donors and awarded based on many factors.

Application window: The application window will be in Fall 2024. Please visit ksbe.edu/apply/financial-aid for updated information.
Age group: College students

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Summer school

Summer courses available at each of our three campuses: Maui, Hawai‘i island and O‘ahu.

Application window: Jan. 2 - Feb. 15, 2025

Kamehameha Schools Maui — Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama

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Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i — Kula Kauwela 2022

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Kamehameha Schools Kapālama — Hālau Kūkalaulama

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Ho‘omāka‘ika‘i

One-week summer program providing foundational Hawaiian values and practices through hands-on activities.

Application window: Jan. 2 - Feb. 15, 2025

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Program details and application windows may change. Check back regularly for the most up to date information.

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