Ho'omaka'ika'i Named Endowment Fund

Pauahi Foundation

Deadline: Dec 15, 2026

To support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Hawaiian studies and language. Qualifications: Applicants must be former Ho'omaka'ika'i program participants; must be undergraduate students with junior- or senior-standing or graduate students; must be pursuing a BA or MA in Hawaiian studies/language, or an education major with a major emphasis in Hawaiian studies/language. 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.

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