Pauahi Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Pauahi Foundation

The Pauahi Foundation offers scholarships to support haumāna seeking postsecondary educational opportunities. In doing so, we are committed to helping learners looking to take the next step in their educational journey with the goal of uplifting themselves, their ‘ohana, their kaiāulu, and the lāhui.

Scholarships vary in purpose, eligibility criteria, and availability. We encourage you to review scholarship details carefully and apply for any for which you may be eligible.

The application for the 2027-2028 academic year opens October 1, 2026. Before beginning your application, we highly recommend you review the key deadlines, general program eligibility and frequently asked questions.

Application process steps

Applying for a Pauahi Foundation Postsecondary Scholarship is a multi-step process. We encourage applicants to review each step carefully and monitor their progress throughout the application period.

1. Application

Complete and submit your Postsecondary Scholarship Application through the Pauahi Foundation Postsecondary Scholarship Application Portal. This step includes:

• Personal Information
• Academic Information
• Scholarship Selection
• Financial Information (if applying for need-based scholarships)
• Extracurricular Activities
• Personal Statement

2. Letters of Recommendation

Deadline January 2027

Request Letters of Recommendation for any scholarships that include a recommendation. Recommendation requests are completed through the Application Portal.

Applicants are encouraged to submit requests early and periodically check the status of their recommendations in the Application Portal prior to the deadline.

Kamehameha Schools Class of 2027: Submit at least one (1) Letter of Recommendation

3. Essays

Some scholarships include additional essay questions beyond the Personal Statement submitted with the application.

Review your selected scholarships carefully and complete any essays by the deadline. The essays are submitted through the Application Portal.

4. Other applicable documents

Upload all applicable documents through the Scholarship Portal. Depending on the scholarships selected, materials may include:

• School Transcript
• Financial Documents
• Residency Verification
• Art Portfolio
• Other Supporting Documentation

Applicants should review the Scholarship Portal regularly to monitor document status and identify any additional information that may be requested.

General program eligibility

To be considered for a Pauahi Foundation Scholarship, all applicants will submit the following:

• Pauahi Foundation Postsecondary Scholarship Application
• Most recent school transcript (official or unofficial)
• One Letter of Recommendation (Kamehameha Schools Class of 2027 only)

Depending on the scholarships selected, additional materials may include Letters of Recommendation, Essays, Financial Documents, Residency Verification, Art Portfolio(s), or other supporting documentation. Review the scholarships listing carefully to understand the eligibility criteria for each scholarship you select.

Each applicant is responsible for monitoring their application status and ensuring all materials are submitted and received by published deadlines.