Sarah Keli'ilolena Lum Konia Nakoa Scholarship
Pauahi Foundation
Deadline: December
To support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in Hawaiian language and culture. Qualifications: Applicant must be a resident of the state of Hawaii pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Hawaiian studies, including language, culture, and history; must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution in the United States; must demonstrate financial need. Selection criteria: Completed applications submitted by the program deadline date and time are reviewed according to specific fund criteria; applications are sent to individual selection committees for review and selections. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application, which includes: One personal statement essay and one list of extracurricular/community service activities; school transcript (complete with final grade information); current high school seniors attending Kamehameha Schools only: One letter of recommendation; supplemental documents such as LORs, FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) and art portfolios. Focus: Area and ethnic studies; Foreign languages.