Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.
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, 2021-Feb. 28, 2022
Age group: Students entering grades K-12
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, 2021
How to apply:
Hawai‘i Campus | Kapālama Campus | Maui Campus
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.
Pauahi Keiki Scholars
Need-based scholarships for children attending approved, non-Kamehameha preschools.
Kamehameha Preschools
29 preschools located statewide offering classes for 3- and 4-year olds.
Application window: August 15, 2021 - January 31, 2022
KS college scholarships
Need-based scholarships for college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees
Application window: Oct. 1, 2021-Jan. 14, 2022
Age group: College students
‘Imi Na‘auao Scholarship
Scholarships for college students pursuing a graduate degree
Age group: College students
Program info and application instructions »
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: Nov. 8, 2021-Dec. 23, 2021
Age group: College students
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 Hawai‘i while attending a participating high school.
Application window: Oct. 1, 2021–Jan. 14, 2022
Age group: students in grades 9-11
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Kāpili ‘Oihana
Kāpili ‘Oihana is a statewide 14-week summer internship program for college students.
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: January 4 - February 15, 2022
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i - Kauwela 2021
One-week summer program providing foundational Hawaiian values and practices through hands-on activities.
Application window: January 4 - February 15, 2022
Program details and application windows may change. Check back regularly for the most up to date information.
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