APIA Scholars
https://apiascholars.org/scholarships/
Eligibility:
Be able to describe ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2025
Edith Kanakaole Foundation Scholarship
https://edithkanakaolefoundation.org/scholarship.php
Eligibility:
You must be whole or part-native Hawaiian ancestry.
You must demonstrate financial need.
You must attend a school located on Hawaiʻi Island.
You must be in residence on Hawaiʻi Island.
You must enroll as a full-time student.
You must agree to participate and complete a giveback program.
You must have at least a 2.5 GPA in all previous high school/higher education work.
You must maintain a 3.0 GPA during the school year of your award.
Hana Lima Scholarship
Eligibility:
Be of Native Hawaiian Ancestry
Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
Received a High School Diploma or equivalent
Not currently receiving any Kamehameha Schools financial aid for post-secondary education
Maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average (GPA)
Enrolled full-time in a 2-year vocational degree or vocational certification program at approved educational institutions in Hawai‘i listed on the application
The Hana Lima Scholarship DOES NOT assist with Baccalaureate, Graduate, or Professional Degrees
Manaʻo O Ke Kai Scholarship
https://manaonui.com/manao_o_ke_kai_scholarship/
Eligibility:
Manaʻo O Ke Kai Scholarship Program provides financial awards to Native Hawaiians who are actively pursuing post-secondary or continuing education. Those seeking programs of study in ocean-related vocations or careers are preferred, but we also support Native Hawaiians who are trying to further their education and skill-set. Programs of study must be at an accredited; post-secondary education institution, or certificate program (ex: a marine training school). Scholarship awards can be used for expenses directly related to institution or school expenditures, including: tuition, fees, room and board, books, and materials.
Paubox Kahikina Scholarship
https://www.paubox.com/kahikina-stem-scholarship
Eligibility:
Native Hawaiian
Pursuing a STEM or technology related major
Enrolled in an accredited college or university
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Pauahi Foundation
https://pauahi.org/apply-for-a-scholarship
Eligibility:
Enrolled in a classified, degree-seeking program, including vocational, trade & technical programs
Attending a two- or four-year accredited institution* in the state of Hawaii or the continental United States that is recognized by KS.
A full-time undergraduate or graduate student, as defined by their degree program. Half-time undergraduate or graduate students may be considered per individual scholarship requirements.