• How many Foundation scholarships are available this year?
    Over forty scholarship funds are available and each fund varies in the number of awards distributed. Please view our online indexes of scholarships available or download our 2010-2011 Scholarship Listing (PDF) to reference all scholarships currently available and their specific requirements.
  • Do I have to be a State of Hawai'i resident and/or attend a college/university in Hawai'i to apply?
    No, not necessarily. A majority of scholarships are not restricted to Hawai'i residents. However, there are some scholarships that do require applicants to be Hawai'i residents or require you to attend a college/university in Hawai'i. Refer to the scholarship listing for specific criteria.
  • Is there a difference between the Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation scholarship program and the Kamehameha Schools Post-High Financial Aid Na Ho'okama a Pauahi Program?
    Yes, there is and you may want to consider applying for both. Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation scholarships are funded by private donors and are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or donor specified criteria. Kamehameha Schools (KS) scholarships are funded annually by the KS endowment through the KS budgeting process, which is separate from Foundation funds. Therefore, the programs are different as is the application process. We advise that you review both programs and, if you are eligible, apply for both. Please visit www.ksbe.edu/finaid for details or call (808) 534-8080.
  • Do I need to be a Kamehameha Schools graduate to apply?
    No, most scholarships are available to all eligible applicants of Hawaiian ancestry. However, there are a few scholarships that are designated for or give preference to Kamehameha Schools graduates.
  • Do I need to be of Hawaiian ancestry to apply?
    Applications are open to the general public. However, it is the policy of Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. 
  • Do I need to reapply if I received a scholarship last year?
    Yes.  All students must reapply each year in order to be considered for an award.
  • May I make changes to my online application once it has been submitted?
    No.  Only changes to name, address and contact information will be accepted in writing by the deadline to the Foundation via mail, fax or email. 
  • For scholarships that have special requirements, how can I find cover sheets to use?
    Required PDF documents for the letter of recommendation request and other forms can be found online at www.pauahi.org under the "Scholarships" link.  You must use these forms because those recommending you will need to identify their title and relationship in respect to the "type" of letter they are writing for you.
  • Can I apply for more than one KAPF scholarship?
    Yes, as long as you fulfill the eligibility requirements for all scholarships you apply for.
  • Can the same letter of recommendation be used for multiple scholarships?
    Yes, as long as it satisfies the specific type of recommendation required for each scholarship, i.e. educator, community, etc.  
  • If I am applying for an art scholarship requiring samples of work, how should I submit my portfolio?
    Only hardcopy portfolios with high quality color prints and/or copies of work will be accepted for review. CD's and digital copies of your work will not be accepted.  Include a cover page with your full name, contact information and Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation applicant I.D. number.  Portfolios will be returned only upon request and must be received by April 1, 2010.
  • How do I obtain a copy of my SAR?                                          Instructions for obtaining your SAR are posted on our website at www.pauahi.org.  Click on the "Scholarships" link and look for the "SAR Download Instructions".
  • Where do I submit my official transcripts, SAR and other documents?
    Once you complete your online application, note your confirmation number and keep a copy for your reference. All documents must be postmarked or hand-delivered by Thursday, April 1, 2010:
    Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation
    567 S. King Street, Suite 160
    Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
  • Who selects the scholarship recipients?
    Between May and June, scholarship committees established by the Foundation will evaluate all qualified applicants for each scholarship and select the awardees based on the requirements established by donors.
  • When will I know if I have been selected to receive a scholarship?
    During the months of June and July, notification letters will be sent to the current mailing address provided in your application.  Applicants who have been selected will also be asked to attend a reception along with scholarship sponsors in mid-July.
  • If selected to receive a scholarship, when will I receive the check?    The dual-party checks will be disbursed in August to your designated institution.  You will need to sign for it at your institution's financial aid office or business office.  Check with your institution for their disbursement policy.
  • If I am awarded a scholarship and decide to change institutions from the stated institution on my application, am I still eligible?       Awards are based on the information provided from the applicant and according to the criteria set forth by the donors.  A re-evaluation of the new information will be made and you will be notified of the decision.
  • If selected, can I defer the awarding of my scholarship?                     No.  The Foundation has a strict spend policy that we adhere to.  If you are unable to utilize the funds for the academic year it is being award for, you will forfeit the scholarship.