Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
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: August 15, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Age group: Check website for entry grade levels for each campus
How to apply:
Hawaii Campus | Kapālama Campus | Maui Campus
Kīpona 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: August 15, 2020 – September 30, 2020
Age group: Students entering grades 6 and 9
For kōkua, call (808) 534-8080.
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: August 15, 2020 – February 28, 2021
Age group: Students entering grades K-12
Pauahi Keiki Scholars
Need-based scholarships for children attending approved, non-Kamehameha preschools.
Application window: August 15, 2020 – December 1, 2020
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Kamehameha Preschools
29 preschools located statewide offering classes for 3- and 4-year olds.
Application window: November 1, 2020 – January 31, 2021
KS College Scholarships
Need-based scholarships for college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees
Application window: October 1, 2020 – January 15, 2021
Age group: College students
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‘Imi Na‘auao Scholarship
Scholarships for college students pursuing a graduate degree
Application window: October 1, 2020 – January 15, 2021
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: December 21, 2020 – January 29, 2021
Age group: College students
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Early College Scholarship
This need-based scholarship is available to high school students who plan to enroll in a course(s) offered through the University of Hawaiʻi while attending a participating high school.
Application window: October 1, 2020 – January 15, 2021
Age group: students in 9 – 11 grades
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Kāpili ‘Oihana Internship Program
Kāpili ‘Oihana Internship Program (KOIP) is a statewide 14-week summer internship program for college students.
Spring 2021 application window: October 1, 2020 – October 31, 2020
Age group: College students
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Summer School
Summer courses available at each of our 3 campuses: Maui, Hawai‘i island and O‘ahu.
Application window: January 4, 2021 – February 15, 2021
Kamehameha Schools Maui — Hālau ‘o Kapikohānaiāmālama
Age group: students entering grades K-12
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Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Campus: Summer Programming
Age group: students entering grades K-12
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Kamehameha Schools Kapālama — Hālau Kūkalaulama
Age group: students entering grades 1-12
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Ho‘omāka‘ika‘i
One-week summer program providing foundational Hawaiian values and practices through hands-on activities.
Application window: January 4, 2021 – February 15, 2021
Age group: Students entering Grade 6
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Changes to Kamehameha Schools Summer Programs
Kamehameha Scholars
Nationally acclaimed college and career counseling program that provides students entering 9th and 10th grade with post-secondary planning, year-round workshops, and interactive lessons grounded in the Hawaiian culture.
Application window: March 15, 2021 – April 30, 2021
Age group: Servicing students Grades 9-12 (admissions for students entering Grades 9-10)
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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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