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Now Accepting Applications - Kāpili ‘Oihana Internship Program

Submitted by bebalber on Fri, 2012-01-27 12:50

Summer Internships Available for College Students

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Deadline to apply is February 29, 2012 Read more »

Kamehameha Alumni and Coworkers Give Forward as Benefactors

Submitted by bebalber on Tue, 2012-01-24 08:53
Dawson Kaaua KSK’01 and Talia Ruth KSK’02 at Dawson’s going away party before he headed off to attend the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

When Dawson Kaaua KSK’01 moved back to Hawai‘i to work in Kamehameha Schools’ Financial Assets Division’s Investment Associates Program – a three-year pre-MBA rotational program designed to give young professionals the opportunity to be involved in the management of Kamehameha Schools' endowment – little did he know that he would learn a valuable lesson on giving forward.

“After coming back in 2008, I was surprised that only 2 percent out of the 25,000 Kamehameha alumni actually donated,” said Dawson, who is now pursuing a master of business administration at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. “That, and the fact that Kamehameha Schools only reaches 7 percent of all school-age Hawaiians was motivation to start our class scholarship.”

Dawson’s passion quickly caught on with fellow classmates, including Christine Hew, Leah Mills Freitas, Chauna Valdez, Rachel Nieto, ‘Umi Jensen, No‘eau Camarillo, Raine Arndt, and Wayne Coito. Read more »

The Kekoa ‘Ohana, a Family Stewarding a Legacy of Education and Service

Submitted by bebalber on Tue, 2012-01-24 07:20
Curtis Kekoa Sr. KSK’40 and Nenita Maldonado Kekoa on their wedding day in 1945.

Prior to attending Kamehameha Schools, retired Air Force Col. Curtis Kekoa Sr. KSK’40 was selling pencils in downtown Honolulu at the brink of dropping out of middle school. After some encouragement from one of his public school teachers, Curtis applied and was later admitted to the Kamehameha School for Boys as a ninth grader. He attended on financial aid up until his graduation.

“My father epitomized the exact individual Pauahi’s will was meant to help and support,” said daughter Kekoa Kekoa Enomoto KSK’64, who changed her first name from Catherine to Kekoa in honor of her father. “His accomplishments and passion for serving others are the direct result of his time at Kamehameha Schools.”

After losing their father and mother Nenita, Kekoa and her siblings, Curtis Kekoa Jr. KSK’67 and Kevin Kekoa KSK’77, decided to honor their parents with a scholarship that would carry on their legacy. They worked closely with the Foundation’s development administrator, Bran-Dee Torres KSK’93, to set up the parameters of their scholarship, which will be offered to post-high students pursuing an education in the area of, but not limited to, military and/or music. Read more »

Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation Welcomes New Board of Directors

Submitted by bebalber on Fri, 2012-01-20 16:16

Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation welcomed their new board of directors on January 1, 2012: Lance Keawe Wilhelm, Janeen-Ann Ahulani Olds, Dee Jay Mailer, Lee Ann DeLima, Caroline Peters Belsom, C. Manu Ka‘iama, and William “Billy” Pieper II.

Historically made up solely of Kamehameha Schools trustees, the restructured board is aimed at providing a well-balanced and diverse range of expertise from within the Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana. Read more »

Annual Report FY 2010-11 Now Available

Submitted by bebalber on Fri, 2012-01-20 14:08

In fiscal year 2010-2011, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation continued its efforts to support the educational needs and goals of Native Hawaiians. With the help of our generous donors, the Foundation raised over $600,000 in revenue – up 37 percent from the previous fiscal year. These important gifts allowed us to provide over $350,000 in scholarships and grants.

Our annual report highlights the achievements in the past year, as well as includes our annual donor listing and financial statement.  Read more »

Kamehameha Schools 125th Anniversary Calendar - Purchase for $5

Submitted by bebalber on Fri, 2012-01-06 12:09

The year 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of Kamehameha Schools. The theme “Ho‘ōla Lāhui, Ho‘oulu Pae ‘Āina / Vibrant People, Thriving Lands” encompasses all that we are as Kamehameha Schools and all that Pauahi envisioned for the future of her people.

In celebration of 125th Anniversary, Kamehameha Schools and Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation created this calendar to feature a collection of photos of Kamehameha Schools’ land holdings and the educational and conservation programs being supported on those lands.

All proceeds from calendar sales will support Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation’s Land Stewardship Fund – an endowment fund that supports those who are preserving the natural and cultural resources on our precious lands for all generations to steward, appreciate and enjoy. Read more »

2012-2013 Scholarship Guidebook Now Available

Submitted by bebalber on Thu, 2011-12-29 16:05

Our 2012-2013 Scholarship Guidebook is now available. Make sure to download and review the entire guidebook for the latest changes, requirements, and important deadlines. 

Our online application will be available on February 8, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. (HST). All scholarship applications and required documents are due to the Foundation before or on March 30, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. (HST).

We will no longer accept post-marked applications and documents. 

Please start the application process as early as you can.  If you have any questions, please call (808) 534-3966 or email Read more »

Keiki Continue to Give Like Pauahi

Submitted by bebalber on Thu, 2011-12-29 10:23
Pennies for Pauahi
KS Hawai‘i’s ‘Aha ‘Ōpio (Student Council) presented a check for $1,000.51 to the Foundation at their 2011 Founder’s Day ceremony. From left to right: Blake Moniz KSH’20, Student Council Treasurer; Kaila Ambrosio KSK’19, Student Council Vice President; Kalei Stern KSK’89, Executive Director of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation; Ho‘onani McClung KSH’20, Student Council President; Kaori Nishimura KSH’20, Student Council Secretary.

On the very day that Kamehameha Schools honors their founder and princess, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi, the elementary students from Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus emulate Pauahi’s selfless giving by giving back to the Foundation through the Pennies for Pauahi program.

A student-driven fundraising program, Pennies for Pauahi is utilized to instill the act of giving within the students by collecting pennies and other loose change. This year’s program ran from November 28 – December 9, 2011 and generated more than $1,000. Read more »

Mahalo e Ke Ali‘i Pauahi

Submitted by bebalber on Mon, 2011-12-19 07:51

On this special day of remembrance, we honor Ke Ali‘i Pauahi for her generosity and vision for a vibrant lāhui Hawai‘i.

We owe her an immense amount of gratitude for all that she has done for us in our lives.

Through Kamehameha Schools and Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation, her legacy will continue to live in perpetuity. Read more »

Over $3,000 Raised from Holiday Auction!

Submitted by bebalber on Thu, 2011-12-15 09:02

Aloha kākou,

Mahalo nui to all who participated in our holiday auction!  

Thanks to your kōkua, we raised over $3,000 to go towards our mission of providing educational opportunities for Native Hawaiians.

100% of these funds will be allocated to our scholarship program.  If you wish to make an additional contribution to a scholarship or one of our other funds, please visit our giving section.  Read more »