Preference Policy

Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation’s policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

The Foundation utilizes the services of Kamehameha Schools’ Ho`oulu Hawaiian Data Center (HHDC) to verify Hawaiian ancestry of those applicants who wish to be considered under the Foundation’s preference policy.  Upon receipt of your completed scholarship application, and if you have not previously registered with the Data Center, you will receive a Hawaiian Ancestry Registration form which you should complete if you wish to be considered under the Foundation’s preference policy.

All questions regarding Hawaiian ancestry registration and verification should be directed to:

Kamehameha Schools
Ho`oulu Hawaiian Data Center
567 South King Street, Suite 102
Honolulu, HI  96813

Phone:  (808) 523-6228
Toll-free 1-800-842-4682, then 9 and extension 36228
Email:  registry@ksbe.edu
Website:  www.ksbe.edu/datacenter