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Apply for college scholarships

How to apply

One application for everything. The CSS Profile application is the single-entry point to all the available 2025-2026 KS college scholarship opportunities. Your application will be reviewed and based on your responses you may be eligible for one or more of the KS college scholarships.

 
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Submit CSS Profile

Once your CSS Profile is received by Kamehameha Schools, please check your email for your Student Web ID and additional application steps to access the Kamehameha Schools Scholarship Application Portal.

  • Select the 2025-2026 application year
  • Must include the Kamehameha School Code - 0274
  • If you apply between October 1st  and October 15th, please allow 10 days after your CSS Profile submission to receive your email.
  • If you apply after October 15th, please allow 1- 3 business days to receive your email.

2
Submit required supplemental financial documents

The deadline to submit required documents via IDOC is Jan. 31, 2025.

Please submit copies of the following financial documents to IDOC to Required Financial Documents:

  • Filed 2023 federal tax return
  • All tax schedules
  • All 2023 1099 Forms
  • All 2023 employer issued W2 forms

If applicable, please submit the following documents:

  • Court documents (Ward of Court), please submit to the Kamehameha Schools Resource Center.
  • If you were not required to file a 2023 Federal Income Tax Return, upload the Means of Support form to your Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal by the January 31, 2025 due date.

3
Submit required supplemental application documents

The deadline to submit is Jan 31, 2025.

Once you have access to you Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal, you are required to submit:

  1. Certification Statement
  2. Reflection Responses

Go to Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal


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Review Messages and Status

Review status - Check your application portal often to review your application status. As your application moves through the review process, additional information may be needed. Your application portal account will have the most updated information.

View reminders - Review all important messages regarding your Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship application.

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Eligibility

The application window for the 2025-26 academic year begins on October 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025. Renewal applicants would have been notified in early October 2024. If you did not receive this e-mail notification, please proceed to Step 1 for New Applicants.


2
Submit the Renewal Application

Deadline: January 15, 2025

Login to the Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal (previously known as KS NetPartner) using your Student Web ID and PIN from last year.*

The Renewal Application is located at the ‘Documents’ tab in your dashboard.

Go to Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal


3
Submit the Kamehameha Schools Reflection Response

Deadline:  January 31, 2025

Login to the Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal using your Student Web ID and PIN from last year.*

The Reflection Response is located at the ‘Documents’ tab in your dashboard. The Reflection Response consists of two-questions and there are no character or word limitations.

* Unable to login to the Kamehameha Schools College Scholarship Application Portal?
Please contact the KS Resource Centers at (808) 534-8080.

Important dates

1Oct
2024

Application opens

15Jan
2025

Application deadline

31Jan
2025

Required document deadline

Apr
2025

Award notifications

Aug
2025

Scholarship disbursements

 

Important information

Applicants are required to be a Hawai‘i resident at the time of application submission. A Hawai‘i resident is defined as living continuously in the state of Hawai‘i for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the date of application. For this scholarship program, a dependent student’s residency is based on his or her parent’s state of residence.

Renewal scholarship recipients are considered Hawai‘i residents if they meet the following requirements:

  • Received an award disbursement in the 2024-2025 school year; and
  • Will pursue the same degree program in the 2025-2026 school year

Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is required, however, non-traditional students enrolled half-time at a Hawai‘i institution may be considered.

A non-traditional student is defined as one of the following:

  • Single parent
  • Sole income provider
  • Disabled (meets ADA definition)
  • Homeless
  • Ward of the Court

Supporting documentation must be provided to KS during application processing to be given this special consideration. View the guidelines and required documents for non-traditional students.

To qualify for a Kamehameha Schools college scholarship, you must be enrolled in a classified, degree-seeking program or a post-baccalaureate teaching certificate program at an eligible educational institution as recognized by Kamehameha Schools. Students enrolled at educational institutions in the United States accredited by the following regional accrediting organizations:

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
  • Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools — Commission on Higher Education
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges — Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges — Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges — Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Additionally, Kamehameha Schools college scholarships may be available to students enrolled at international schools recognized by Kamehameha Schools.

For more information regarding specific international institutions and eligibility, please email kscollegescholarships@ksbe.edu.

Financial need is determined by cost of attendance less estimated family contribution.

The number of years a student is eligible for an award is limited and is based upon the degree the student is pursuing. When determining the number of years a student has received funding from Kamehameha Schools, all college scholarships are included in the calculation. The following maximum funding table provides the number of years a student may receive Kamehameha Schools funding by degree:

DegreeMaximum funding eligibility
Associate (AA or AS)2 years
Bachelors (BA or BS)4 years
Total undergraduate eligibility4 years (Associate + Bachelor years combined)
Teaching certificate (TC)2 years
Masters (MA, MS, MBA)3 years
Doctoral2 years
Professional degrees including, but not limited to:
  • Chiropractic (D.C., D.C.M.)
  • Dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.)
  • Law (LL.B., J.D.)
  • Medicine (M.B., M.D.)
  • Optometry (O.D.)
  • Osteopathic medicine (D.O.)
  • Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Podiatry (D.P.M., D.P., Pod.D.)
  • Theology (M.Div, M.H.L., B.D., Ordination)
  • Veterinary medicine (D.V.M., V.M.D.)
As specified by the university

Complete one application (CSS Profile) to be considered for multiple scholarship opportunities:

Ho‘okawowo Scholarship

Kumu, or teachers, carry the responsibility of empowering our future generations with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a brighter tomorrow. They inspire our future leaders to strive for excellence, foster innovation, and nurture our keiki (children) to ensure a flourishing lāhui. We celebrate kumu for their wisdom and courage in making a difference, and we are honored to support their educational journeys through the following scholarship opportunities.

This need-based scholarship provides essential support to students pursuing degrees in education, Hawaiian language, and Hawaiian studies. Recipients of this scholarship should aspire to enter careers in Hawaiian culture-based and Hawaiian immersion teaching in the classroom.

See: Ho‘okawowo school listing

Ka‘i Lanakila Scholarship

This scholarship is available to the Kamehameha Schools classes of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 who plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college program. Applicants may also qualify for funding if they are pursuing an eligible Certificate of Achievement program at a University of Hawai‘i Community College.

Mauō Scholarship

Kamehameha Schools and Arizona State University have partnered to provide scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Arizona State University (ASU). ASU offers various learning options, including ASU Local, ASU Online, and ASU Onsite programs, allowing students to tailor their academic journey to their preferences and needs.

Nā Ho‘okama a Pauahi Scholarship (NHAP)

The NHAP scholarship is dedicated to nurturing the aspirations of Native Hawaiian learners, helping them blossom into 'ōiwi leaders. NHAP is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who can demonstrate financial need.

Po‘o Kula Scholarship

The prestigious Po‘o Kula scholarship is available to Kamehameha Schools’ Class of 2025 seniors. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students committed to ho‘ōla lāhui as an E Ola! Graduate. To be eligible, applicants must meet the GPA requirements, be pursuing an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, and attend a post-high educational institution recognized by Kamehameha Schools on a full-time basis.


For renewal scholarship applicants

A renewal applicant for the following scholarship opportunities include students who were awarded, accepted and disbursed the same scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Nowelo Scholarship - KS Class of 2022 Cohort  | For renewal applicants only

The esteemed Nowelo scholarship is open to students who were granted this scholarship from the class of 2022.  Please be aware that in order to be eligible for an award in the school year 2025-26, you are required to submit an application along with all the necessary documents.

Po‘o Kula Scholarship - KS Classes of 2023 and 2024 Cohort | For renewal applicants only

The prestigious Po‘o Kula scholarship remains available to the students who were awarded this scholarship from the classes of 2023 and 2024. Please note that you are required to submit a Renewal Application and all required documents to be eligible for an award in school year 2025-26.

Renewal students are those who have accepted a KS College Scholarship award for the 2024-2025 school year and meet other requirements as outlined in our program eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

Your award amount will be re-evaluated based on the cost of attendance at your new school. Your next steps will be communicated to you once we receive and review your KS college application responses. Additional information and/or documentation may be requested.

You will be considered a “new” applicant because you will be entering a new degree program. Please complete and submit a CSS Profile.

If you are changing degree mid-year (e.g. bachelor’s during the fall semester and master’s during the spring semester), you will be considered as a “renewal” applicant during the fall semester and “new” applicant during the spring semester. Therefore, your spring award will be reevaluated. Your next steps will be communicated to you once we receive and review your KS college scholarship application (either through CSS Profile or the Renewal Application). Additional information and/or documentation may be requested.

Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program is required. However, non-traditional students enrolled at least half-time at a Hawai‘i institution may be considered. If you were considered a non-traditional in prior year, your eligibility for 2025-2026 will be re-evaluated. Your next steps will be communicated to you once we receive and review your KS college scholarship application through the CSS Profile or the Renewal Application. Additional information and/or documentation may be requested.

 
 

Terms and conditions

For school year 2024-2025

 
Scholarship awardee kuleana

Update on Community Service Requirements for Scholarship Recipients

Understand your responsibilities as a scholarship recipient on our Scholarship Awardee Kuleana page. It outlines community service obligations inspired by Bernice Pauahi Bishop, contributing to personal growth and community strength. Details on service requirements, submission protocols, and transcript submissions for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years are provided.

Need kōkua?

Phone:
(808) 534-8080 or 1-800-842-IMUA and press 3 (Neighbor Island/Continental U.S.)