Pauahi Foundation Postsecondary Scholarships

Eligibility

• Meet the eligibility requirements for at least one Pauahi Foundation postsecondary scholarship.
• Be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible postsecondary education or training program.
• Meet any enrollment-status, academic-level, residency, ancestry, school, major, career, community, or financial-need requirements established for the selected scholarship.
• Submit the main application by December 1, 2026 and applicable supplemental materials by January 15, 2027.
• Applicants of Hawaiian ancestry receive preference to the extent permitted by law.

Requirements

• Complete the Pauahi Foundation postsecondary scholarship application.
• Select and review the scholarship offerings for which the applicant appears eligible.
• Submit the required essays or written responses.
• Provide academic transcripts.
• Provide financial information and supporting documentation for need-based scholarships.
• Submit applicable recommendations, additional essays and other supporting documents by January 15, 2027; Kamehameha Schools Class of 2027 applicants need at least one recommendation.

How to Apply

1. 1Create or access an account through the Pauahi Foundation scholarship portal.
2. 2Review the complete scholarship listing and use the available filters to identify relevant opportunities.
3. 3Complete the general postsecondary scholarship application.
4. 4Apply for each scholarship offering for which you meet the published requirements.
5. 5Upload all required academic, financial, and supplemental documentation.
6. 6Submit the postsecondary application by December 1, 2026, then complete applicable supplemental materials by January 15, 2027.
7. 7Monitor the application portal and email for status updates and award notifications.