HE IPU KĀ EO RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. He Ipu Kā eo A gourd filled to the brim. A person that is full of knowledge; a rich repository.

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1 HE IPU KĀ EO RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS He Ipu Kā eo A gourd filled to the brim. A person that is full of knowledge; a rich repository.

2 Resources for College Students 2 elua Contents Message from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs 3 Office of Hawaiian Affairs Scholarships 4 Hawai i Community Foundation Scholarships 6 Native Hawaiian Scholarships 7 Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarships 8 University of Hawai i Financial Aid Offices 9 Support Services for Native Hawaiian Students 10 OHA Trustees and Executive Team with OHA s 2012 Scholarship recipients.

3 OHA Scholarship Resources 3 3 XXXX ekolu He Ipu Kā eo Message from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs This booklet was created to direct you to valuable resources available to Native Hawaiian students seeking post-secondary education; both college and career training programs. It includes information on scholarships, financial aid resources, and student support services. A higher education opens up a world of possibilities. OHA is committed to ensuring Native Hawaiians and their ohana are aware of existing resources to assist them in pursuing their education and training goals. Each year OHA provides funding for scholarships through its Higher Education Scholarship Programs. Please visit to access OHA s continuously updated database on resources for college students.

4 Resources for College Students 4 eha Office of Hawaiian Affairs Scholarships Through its Higher Education Scholarship Programs, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps Native Hawaiian students pay for college. OHA scholarships range from $500 to $4,000 per award. Scholarships are administered through the Hawai i Community Foundation and Liko A e. Hawai i Community Foundation OHA Higher Education Scholarship Program Requirements:» Be of Hawaiian ancestry and be verified» Be a Hawai i resident or resident of the continental United States» Demonstrate financial need» Be enrolled full-time or parttime at an accredited twoyear or four-year college» Be a classified undergraduate or graduate student» Have a 2.0 or higher grade point average for undergraduates or 3.0 or higher for graduate students To apply go to foundation.org and search for Office of Hawaiian Affairs under Search Scholarships. For more information call (808) Liko A e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program Requirements:» Be of Hawaiian ancestry and be verified» Be a Hawai i resident or resident of the continental United States» Demonstrate financial need» Be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited two or four-year college OR accredited vocational education training program, as an undergraduate or graduate student» Demonstrate academic achievement of at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) and 3.0 GPA (graduate)» Remain in good academic standing To apply go to For more information call (808)

5 Applying for an OHA Scholarship? To be eligible for OHA s two scholarships you must be registered with OHA s Hawaiian Registry Program. Here s what you need: Application form for each applicant, completed and signed. Form available at www. oha.org/registry. - If applicant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign the form. Applicant s Birth Certificate (photocopy only) stating Hawaiian ancestry through biological parentage* Photo ID (photocopy only) of the applicant Color Photograph of applicant for his/her new OHA Hawaiian Registry ancestry verification card. You can ALL your documents; save the photo as JPEG format and send to hireg@oha.org. *If the birth certificate does not indicate Hawaiian through biological parentage then additional documentation is required

6 Resources for College Students 6 eono Hawai i Community Foundation scholarships The following scholarships are administered by the Hawai i Community Foundation (these are not OHA scholarships). Visit foundation.org for details about each fund and specific requirements. Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund For college juniors, seniors or graduate students of Hawaiian ancestry. Elena Albano Maka alohilohi Scholarship Fund For Maui County residents in recovery from a mental health, behavioral or psychological disability, who are pursuing a traditional or vocational education program. Hokuli a Foundation Scholarship Fund For North or South Kona residents pursuing degrees in Healthcare, Education, or Social Work. Preference given to students demonstrating an emphasis in advancing Native Hawaiian culture. Ida M. Pope Memorial Scholarship For women of Hawaiian ancestry pursuing a major in one of the following fields: health, science or education (includes counseling & social work). Jean Ileialoha Beniamina Scholarship for Ni ihau Students Fund For students who are residents of Kaua i or Ni ihau Island. Preference given to current Ni ihau residents or Kaua i residents who are one or two generations removed from Ni ihau Island and to students who are proficient or fluent in the Hawaiian language. Ka iulani Home for Girls Trust Scholarship For women of Hawaiian ancestry who are college freshmen or sophomores. Past recipients who will be juniors or seniors are also eligible to apply. Rosemary & Nellie Ebrie Fund For Native Hawaiian students that were born and currently reside on the island of Hawai i.

7 OHA Scholarship Resources 7 ehiku Native Hawaiian Scholarships Kamehameha Schools Na Ho okama a Pauahi and Imi Na auao Scholarship O ahu (808) , Toll-free ( ) Ke Ali i Pauahi Foundation (808) , Gates Millennium Scholarship Program , Liko A e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program (808) , Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Papa Ola Lōkahi (808) x203, University of Hawai i at Mānoa Kua ana Tuition Waivers (808) , (808) Alu Like, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarships (808) , kokamau@alulike.org, services/kaipu_hana.html For vocational and technical education Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund , OHA Scholar Shay Revuelto

8 Resources for College Students 8 ewalu Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarships Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Application available at Preference is given to members of HCCH in good standing, including directly related family members. Kona Hawaiian Civic Club Application available at Applicants must be from the Kona community. Preference is given to KHCC members, as well as Hawaiian students in pursuit of a degree in Hawaiian Studies.» Contact: Beatrice K. Mahi Ravenscraft, Scholarship Chairperson hb306@hawaii.rr.com. Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club Application available at Preference given to Hawaiian students that have done community service or volunteer work, as well as students in pursuit of degrees in Hawaiian language, studies and culture, Journalism or Education.» Contact: Cyr Pakele, cypakele@ksbe.edu or Postmark Deadline: April 1, applications will not be accepted. Mākaha Hawaiian Civic Club Application available at Preference given to Hawaiian students interested in completing a vocational training program.» Contact: Lu Faborito, kaluhiokalanik@aol.com Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club Ahahui Siwila O Kapolei For information kapoleihcc@yahoo.com Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club For more information drelison@gmail.com Ko olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club Waikī kī Hawaiian Civic Club For more information malianob@gmail.com Lawe i ka ma alea a kū ono ono. Acquire skill and make it deep. If you want to become really good at anything, you ve got to study hard and practice long until it gets deep and becomes a part of you.

9 9 eiwa He Ipu Kā eo University of Hawai i Financial Aid Offices There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of these types of aid. Currently enrolled and newly admitted college students may apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at If you are a student in the University of Hawai i system, contact your home campus to learn more about financial aid available to you. LOCATION NUMBER WEBSITE ADDRESS Mānoa (808) Hilo (808) West O ahu (808) Hawai i (808) Honolulu (808) Kapi olani (808) Kaua i (808) Leeward (808) Maui (808) Windward (808) Second Century Scholarship A need-based grant provided to Native Hawaiian students who demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, Native Hawaiian students need only apply for financial aid through their campus financial aid offices. For a listing of scholarships available to University of Hawai i Mānoa Students visit: tuitionfees/scholarships.htm

10 Resources for College Students 10 umi Support Services for Native Hawaiian Students College campuses provide support services designed to help students succeed. Here are just a few of the programs available at University of Hawai i campuses that are tailored specifically to assist Native Hawaiian students. University of Hawai i at Mānoa Native Hawaiian Student Services Program: provides tutoring, free computer and printing access, academic counseling, internship programs, wellness counseling, technology workshops, and community huaka i (field trips). Services are open to all Native Hawaiians regardless of major. Call (808) or visit manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk/index.php/site/acad_kauhale/en/ for more information. Kua ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services: sponsors an annual financial aid fair and a comprehensive community service program designed especially for Native Hawaiian students to interact with programs, projects and issues in the Hawaiian community. Kua ana also provides peer support, access to scholarship opportunities, and support for all Native Hawaiian students in STEM-related programs. Call (808) or visit www. hawaii.edu/kuaana/ for more information OHA Scholar Alan Kane University of Hawai i West O ahu Kealaikahiki Native Hawaiian Program: promotes student success while being responsive to the indigenous culture of Hawai i. Services and events include tutoring (Hawaiian language, Hawaiian Studies and writing); Math & Science; peer mentoring and support; guest speakers, seminars and workshops featuring prominent Native Hawaiian practitioners/specialists; and community service projects. They also provide laptop lending. Reference collection for student use. Call (808) or visit uhwo.hawaii.edu/kealaikahiki for more information. University of Hawai i at Hilo Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center: provides academic advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, assistance with financial aid, especially scholarships giving preference to Hawaiians, and career planning and preparation including placement with mentors and internships on and off campus. Call (808) or visit for more information.

11 11 umi kumakahi He Ipu Kā eo Maui College Kaiao Student Success Center: provides students with guidance and support in helping them to achieve their educational goals through cultural enrichment activities that include field trips, hands-on cultural experiences, and networking with other Hawaiian students. Kaiao offers tutoring and counseling services, and a computer lab for student use. Call (808) or visit hawaii.edu/kaiao for more information. Honolulu Community College The Native Hawaiian Center is committed to actively preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. The Native Hawaiian Center offers academic advising, career development, four year transfer assistance, and tutoring. Call (808) or visit for more information. Po i Nā Nalu: provides Native Hawaiian students in career and technical education programs with support services to successfully navigate through higher education and beyond. Call (808) or visit honolulu.hawaii.edu/nalu/ for more information. Kapi olani Community College The Malama Hawai i Center: serves as a gathering place for students interested in the study of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islands languages, cultures, and histories. The Malama Hawai i Center offers peer tutoring, academic advising, computer access, and assistance with financial aid applications. Call (808) or visit for more information. Leeward Community College Hālau Ike o Pu uloa Native Hawaiian Student Support Programs: provide internship opportunities, tutoring, assistance in career and vocational planning, cultural workshops and lectures, counseling, scholarship and financial aid assistance, and a computer lab and resource center for students. Call (808) or visit for more information. Kaua i Community College The Wai ale ale Project: provides financial support covering tuition, books, and fees; and academic support including counseling and advising, to non-collegebound high school students and adults to attend, and successfully complete, their first year of college. Call (808) or visit hawaii.edu/resources/lc/waialeale.html for more information.

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