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Local scholarship sources 

Hawaii Community Foundation 

The Hawaii Community Foundation is a public, statewide, charitable services and grantmaking organization supported by donor contributions for the benefit of Hawaii’s people.  As a public foundation they serve the broader interest of our community and are committed to building the charitable assets of Hawaii.

hawaiicommunityfoundation.org  

Kamehameha Schools 

Kamehameha Schools Financial Aid and Scholarship program is committed to providing Hawaii’s students with opportunities for a quality education. To demonstrate its commitment Kamehameha Schools offers financial aid and scholarship awards to help defray the costs of education.  The awards are not intended to cover the full cost of tuition. Kamehameha Schools gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. 

ksbe.edu/finaid 

 

Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation 

The mission of the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation is to support the mission of Kamehameha Schools by seeking and developing new and diverse sources of income to support the ever-increasing educational needs and goals of people of Hawaiian ancestry. 

pauahi.org 

 

Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu 

Club members strive to continue the mission and vision of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. The purpose of the scholarship program is to recognize academic achievement and to facilitate Hawaiians in their quest to attain higher levels of education. 

hcchonolulu.org 

 

Pacific Financial Aid Association 

This is an organization of financial aid practitioners and supporters associated with the Pacific Region with representation from post-secondary institutions, scholarship foundations, lenders, servicers, guarantors, and the U.S. Dept. of Education. 

pacfaa.org