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Apply for college scholarships

How to apply

One application for everything. The CSS Profile application is the single-entry point to all the available 2024-2025 KS college scholarship opportunities. Your application will be reviewed and based on your responses you may be eligible for one or more of the KS college scholarships.

Application checklist


1

The application window for KS college scholarships for the 2024-25 school year is now closed. If you submitted your application on time, please be sure that you upload your financial documents to IDOC and complete any required forms in your KS Net Partner Student Portal no later than January 31, 2024 (as described in sections 2 and 3 below).


2
Submit required documents (all applicants)

The deadline to submit required documents to IDOC is Jan. 31, 2024.

Please submit copies of the following financial documents to IDOC:

  • Signed 2022 federal tax return
  • All tax schedules
  • All 2022 1099 Forms

If applicable, please submit the following documents:

  • Court documents (Ward of Court), please submit to the Kamehameha Schools Resource Center.
  • If you were not required to file a 2022 Federal Income Tax Return, upload the Means of Support form to your KS Net Partner Student Portal by the January 31, 2024 due date.

3
Submit KS Net Partner forms

The deadline to submit KS required forms is Jan. 31, 2024.

Once your CSS Profile is received by KS, you will receive an email with your Student Web ID to access KS Net Partner. Please allow 1-3 days after you submit your CSS Profile to receive our email.

Once you have access to KS Net Partner, you will be able to do the following:

  1. Submit your KS Certification Statement, KS Affirmation Statement, and KS college scholarship short answer*.
  2. Review the status of your required documents.
  3. View important messages from our office.

*Short answer: Use no more than 750 characters — not words! — for your short answer. That’s about 350 words. Tell us how you have and will contribute to your family, community, and/or the lāhui. Please describe specific details of the contributions you have made and intend to make in the future (e.g. length of time committed to helping others, tasks performed, etc.).

 

Important dates

1Oct
2023

Application opens

19Jan
2024

Application deadline

31Jan
2024

Required document deadline

Apr
2024

Award notifications

Aug
2024

Scholarship disbursements

 

Important information

Applicants are required to be a Hawai‘i resident at the time of application submission. A Hawai‘i resident is defined as living continuously in the state of Hawai‘i for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the date of application. For this scholarship program, a dependent student’s residency is based on his or her parent’s state of residence.

Returning scholarship recipients are considered Hawai’i residents if they meet the following requirements:

  1. Received an award disbursement in the 2023-2024 school year; and
  2. Will pursue the same degree program in the 2024-2025 school year

Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is required, however, non-traditional students enrolled half-time at a Hawai‘i institution may be considered.

A non-traditional student is defined as one of the following:

  • Single parent
  • Sole income provider
  • Disabled (meets ADA definition)
  • Homeless
  • Ward of the Court

Supporting documentation must be provided to KS during application processing to be given this special consideration. View the guidelines and required documents for non-traditional students.

To qualify for a KS college scholarship, you must be enrolled in a classified, degree-seeking program or a post-baccalaureate teaching certificate program at an eligible educational institution as recognized by KS.

Qualified schools

KS college scholarships are available to students enrolled at educational institutions in the United States accredited by the following regional accrediting organizations:

  • Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools — Commission on Higher Education
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities
  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges — Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges — Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges — Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Additionally, KS college scholarships are available to students enrolled at international schools recognized by KS.

For more information regarding specific international institutions and eligibility, please email kscollegescholarships@ksbe.edu.

Financial need is determined by cost of attendance less estimated family contribution.

The number of years a student is eligible for an award is limited and is based upon the degree the student is pursuing. When determining the number of years a student has received funding from KS, all college scholarships are included in the calculation. The following maximum funding table provides the number of years a student may receive KS funding by degree:

DegreeMaximum funding eligibility
Associate (AA or AS)2 years
Bachelors (BA or BS)4 years
Total undergraduate eligibility4 years (Associate + Bachelor years combined)
Teaching certificate (TC)2 years
Masters (MA, MS, MBA)3 years
Doctoral2 years
Total graduate eligibilityNHAP + Imi
Professional degrees including, but not limited to:
  • Chiropractic (D.C., D.C.M.)
  • Dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.)
  • Law (LL.B., J.D.)
  • Medicine (M.B., M.D.)
  • Optometry (O.D.)
  • Osteopathic medicine (D.O.)
  • Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Podiatry (D.P.M., D.P., Pod.D.)
  • Theology (M.Div, M.H.L., B.D., Ordination)
  • Veterinary medicine (D.V.M., V.M.D.)
As specified by the university

Complete one application (CSS Profile) to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities:

Ho‘okawowo Scholarship

Kumu, or teachers, carry the responsibility of empowering our future generations with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a brighter tomorrow. They inspire our future leaders to strive for excellence, foster innovation, and nurture our keiki (children) to ensure a flourishing lāhui. We celebrate kumu for their wisdom and courage in making a difference, and we are honored to support their educational journeys through the following scholarship opportunities.

This need-based scholarship provides essential support to students pursuing degrees in education, Hawaiian language, and Hawaiian studies. Recipients of this scholarship should aspire to enter careers in Hawaiian culture-based and Hawaiian immersion teaching in the classroom.

See: Ho‘okawowo school listing

Ka‘i Lanakila Scholarship

This scholarship is available to the Kamehameha Schools classes of 2022 and 2023, as well as all current KS Hawai‘i, Kapālama, and Maui Campus seniors who plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college program. Applicants may also qualify for funding if they are pursuing an eligible Certificate of Achievement program at a University of Hawai’i Community College.

Mauō Scholarship

Kamehameha Schools and Arizona State University have partnered to provide scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Arizona State University (ASU). ASU offers various learning options, including ASU Local, ASU Online, and ASU Onsite programs, allowing students to tailor their academic journey to their preferences and needs.

Nā Ho‘okama a Pauahi Scholarship (NHAP)

The NHAP scholarship is dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of Native Hawaiian learners, helping them blossom into 'ōiwi leaders. NHAP is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.

Po‘o Kula Scholarship

The prestigious Po‘o Kula scholarship is available to Kamehameha Schools’ Class of 2024 seniors. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students committed to ho‘ōla lāhui as an E Ola! Graduate. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.750, be pursuing an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, and attend a post-high educational institution recognized by Kamehameha Schools on a full-time basis.


For renewal scholarship applicants

These scholarships are intended for renewal applicants. A renewal applicant is someone who received an award for the 2023-2024 Academic Year, accepted it, and received the disbursement.

Nowelo Scholarship - KS Class of 2022 Cohort  | For renewal applicants only

The esteemed Nowelo scholarship is open to students who were granted this scholarship from the class of 2022.  Please be aware that in order to be eligible for an award in the school year 2024-25, you are required to submit a CSS profile along with all the necessary documents.

Po‘o Kula Scholarship - KS Class of 2023 Cohort | For renewal applicants only

The prestigious Po‘o Kula scholarship remains available to the students who were awarded this scholarship from the class of 2023. Please note that you are required to submit a CSS profile and all required documents to be eligible for an award in school year 2024-25.

Renewal students are those who have accepted a KS College Scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year and meet other requirements as outlined in our program eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

Your award amount will be re-evaluated based on the cost of attendance at your new school. Your next steps will be communicated to you once we receive and review your KS college application responses. Additional information and/or documentation may be requested.

You will be considered a “new” applicant because you will be entering a new degree program. Please complete and submit a CSS Profile.

If you are changing degree mid-year (e.g. bachelor’s during the fall semester and master’s during the spring semester), you will be considered as a “renewal” applicant during the fall semester and “new” applicant during the spring semester. Therefore, your spring award will be reevaluated. Your next steps will be communicated to you once we receive and review your KS college scholarship application through CSS Profile. Additional information and/or documentation may be requested.

Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is required. However, non-traditional students enrolled half-time at a Hawai‘i institution may be considered. If you were considered a non-traditional in prior year, your eligibility for 2024-2025 will be re-evaluated. Your next steps will be communicated to you once we receive and review your KS college scholarship application through CSS Profile. Additional information and/or documentation may be requested.

Terms and conditions

For school year 2023-2024

 

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