This scholarship was established in recognition of U.S. Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka's commitment to education and the indigenous people of Hawai'i. Provides for educational scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students that demonstrate a financial need and has a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Recipients are strongly encouraged to provide a minimum of 10 hours of community service to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Requirements:

1. College Acceptance Letter (if you are attending a college or university for the first time or currently enrolled college student changing schools or degree programs)
2. Official Transcript of Grades
3. Student Aid Report (SAR)

Additional items required:
• Two letters of recommendation from your school, employer or community organization