Listed below are our general program requirements. Individual scholarship funds will require the applicant to meet other conditions. Review the Scholarship Listing for specific requisites. Applicant must:
- Be a classified, degree-seeking student
- Be attending an institution in Hawai`i or the continental U.S.
- Be a full-time student unless specifically noted in the Scholarship Listing
- Be attending a two- or four-year accredited* institution
*See Accrediting Agencies page for a list of accrediting bodies
- All documents must be received (not post-marked) at the Foundation office by the stated deadline and time
- Late documents will not be accepted and will not be considered for any scholarships
- All documents, once submitted, will become property of the Foundation and will not be returned
Required Documents:
___ Online application – Completed and have clicked the green “Submit” button
- Includes answering the three mandatory essay questions
- Selection of scholarship funds
- Any additional essay questions
___ Official transcripts
- Current high school seniors must have their high school registrar send an official record transcript to the Pauahi Foundation via U.S. mail. Emailed transcripts will not be accepted.
- Current college students must have their institutions records office send an official record of transcript to the Pauahi Foundation after fall 2017 grades have been posted.
___ Copy of college acceptance letter
- Current high school seniors must submit a copy of a college acceptance letter
- Current college students transferring to another institution must submit a copy of the new college acceptance letter
- College graduates matriculating to a graduate program or higher must submit a copy of either their application to the graduate program or a confirmation of application to the graduate program. If awarded, confirmation of full acceptance will be required before funds are released
Other documents (May be required dependent upon the funds applying for)
___ Letters of recommendation
- As required by the specific fund
- Accepted only through our online system
___ Student Aid Report (SAR)
- From the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as required by the specific fund
___ Art portfolio
- As required by the specific fund
- Submit a hard-copy portfolio of pictures of works of art
- Attach on separate page your name and KAPF ID#
- Portfolio will not be returned once submitted
Submit all documents to:
Pauahi Foundation
Scholarships
567 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813
In-person drop off to:
Applicant Services Center
567 South King Street Suite
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813