Programs and scholarships

Active programs

Pauahi Keiki Scholars

Need-based scholarships for children attending approved, non-Kamehameha preschools.

Application window: Aug. 15, 2023-Dec. 1, 2023

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Kamehameha Preschools

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

Application window: Aug. 15, 2023-Jan. 31, 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, 2023-June 30, 2024

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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, 2023-Sept. 30, 2023 (KS Maui application closes Nov. 15, 2023)

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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, 2023-Dec. 1, 2023

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Upcoming programs

Kāpili ‘Oihana

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

Spring 2022 application window: Application dates for 2023-2024 are coming soon
Age group: College students
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KS college scholarships

Need-based scholarships for college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees

Application window: Oct. 1, 2023-Jan. 19, 2024
Age group: College students

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Pauahi Foundation scholarships

Over 100 merit- and need-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students that have been created by private donors and awarded based on many factors

Application window: Dec. 4, 2023-Jan. 31, 2024
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, 2024-Feb. 15, 2024

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, 2024-Feb. 15, 2024

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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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