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Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship

Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation

The scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students whose lives have been impacted and maybe traumatized, by challenging circumstances but still have the potential to be successfully enriched by an educational opportunity.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be either a classified undergraduate or graduate student
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.80
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Character Traits:
    Demonstrate a commitment to contribute to the greater community.
  • College:
    Enrolled in a two- or four-year, accredited* college institution in Hawai`i or the continental U.S.
  • Major/Career:
    Demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, history
  • Miscellaneous:
    Assist individuals whose lives have been impacted, and maybe traumatized, by challenging circumstances (death of a significant family member, domestic violence, sexual abuse, poverty, major health problems etc.) but who, because of their motivation, have the potential to be successfully enriched by an educational opportunity

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Submit one letter of recommendation from a social service agency or counselor citing the applicants challenging and extraordinary life circumstances and how they would benefit from this scholarship; Submit one letter of recommendation from another source, i.e., community service person, clergy, non-profit organization, teacher, etc.
  • Other Materials:
    Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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