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Resources for College Students 2 elua 3 ekolu Contents Message from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs 3 Office of Hawaiian Affairs Scholarships 4 Hawai i Community Foundation Scholarships 6 Native Hawaiian Scholarships 7 Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarships 8 University of Hawai i Financial Aid Offices 9 Support Services for Native Hawaiian Students 10 Message from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs This booklet was created to direct you to valuable resources available to Native Hawaiian students seeking post-secondary education; both college and career training programs. It includes information on scholarships, financial aid resources, and student support services. A higher education opens up a world of possibilities. OHA is committed to ensuring Native Hawaiians and their ohana are aware of existing resources to assist them in pursuing their education and training goals. Each year OHA provides funding for scholarships through its Higher Education Scholarship Programs. Please visit www.oha.org to access OHA s continuously updated database on resources for college students. OHA Trustees and Executive Team with OHA s 2012 Scholarship recipients.
Resources for College Students 4 Office of Hawaiian Affairs Scholarships eha Through its Higher Education Scholarship Programs, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps Native Hawaiian students pay for college. OHA scholarships range from $500 to $4,000 per award. Scholarships are administered through the Hawai i Community Foundation and Liko A e. Applying for an OHA Scholarship? Hawai i Community Foundation OHA Higher Education Scholarship Program Requirements:» Be of Hawaiian ancestry and be verified» Be a Hawai i resident or resident of the continental United States» Demonstrate financial need» Be enrolled full-time or parttime at an accredited two-year or four-year college» Be a classified undergraduate or graduate student» Have a 2.0 or higher grade point average for undergraduates or 3.0 or higher for graduate students» Open enrollment: Dec 1, 2014 through Feb 19, 2015 To apply go to www.hawaiicommunity foundation.org and search for Office of Hawaiian Affairs under Search Scholarships. For more information call (808) 537-6333. To be eligible for OHA s two scholarships you must be registered with OHA s Hawaiian Registry Program. Here s what you need: Application form for each applicant, completed and signed. Form available at www. oha.org/registry. - If applicant is a minor, a parent or legal guardian must sign the form. Liko A e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program Requirements:» Be of Hawaiian ancestry and be verified» Be a Hawai i resident or resident of the continental United States» Demonstrate financial need» Be enrolled full-time or parttime at an accredited two or four-year college OR accredited vocational education training program, as an undergraduate or graduate student» Demonstrate academic achievement of at least a 2.0 GPA (undergraduate) and 3.0 GPA (graduate)» Remain in good academic standing» Open enrollment: Mar 4, 2015 through May 1, 2015 To apply go to www.likoae.org. For more information call (808) 984-3630. Applicant s Birth Certificate (photocopy only) stating Hawaiian ancestry through biological parentage* Photo ID (photocopy only) of the applicant Color Photograph of applicant for his/her new OHA Hawaiian Registry ancestry verification card. You can e-mail ALL your documents; save the photo as JPEG format and send to hireg@oha.org. *If the birth certificate does not indicate Hawaiian through biological parentage then additional documentation is required
Resources for College Students 6 eono Hawai i Community Foundation scholarships 7 ehiku The following scholarships are administered by the Hawai i Community Foundation (these are not OHA scholarships). Visit www.hawaiicommunity foundation.org for details about each fund and specific requirements. Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund For college juniors, seniors or graduate students of Hawaiian ancestry. Elena Albano Maka alohilohi Scholarship Fund For Maui County residents in recovery from a mental health, behavioral or psychological disability, who are pursuing a traditional or vocational education program. H.C. Shipman Scholarship Fund (new) For graduates of Ke Kula O Nāwahīokalani ōpu u Iki Charter School or Kea au High School attending a four year college as an undergraduate or graduate student. H.C. Shipman Vocational Scholarship Fund (new) For graduates of Ke Kula O Nāwahīokalani ōpu u Iki Charter School or Kea au High School enrolled in an AS or AA career and technical degree program within the University of Hawai i Community College system. Hokuli a Foundation Scholarship Fund For North or South Kona residents pursuing degrees in Healthcare, Education, or Social Work. Preference given to students demonstrating an emphasis in advancing Native Hawaiian culture. Ida M. Pope Memorial Scholarship For women of Hawaiian ancestry pursuing a major in one of the following fields: health, mathematics, science or education (includes counseling & social work). Jean Ileialoha Beniamina Scholarship for Ni ihau Students Fund For students who are residents of Kaua i or Ni ihau Island. Preference given to current Ni ihau residents or Kaua i residents who are one or two generations removed from Ni ihau Island and to students who are proficient or fluent in the Hawaiian language. Ka iulani Home for Girls Trust Scholarship For women of Hawaiian ancestry who are college freshmen or sophomores. Past recipients who will be juniors or seniors are also eligible to apply. Rosemary & Nellie Ebrie Fund For Native Hawaiian students that were born and currently reside on the island of Hawai i. Vicki Willder Scholarship Fund (new) For graduates of Kamehameha Schools (Kapalama, Maui or Kea au) attending a two or four year college as an undergraduate or graduate student. Preference given to students majoring in culinary arts or travel industry management. Native Hawaiian Scholarships Kamehameha Schools Na Ho okama a Pauahi and Imi Na auao Scholarship O ahu (808) 534-8080, Toll-free (1-800-842-4682) www.ksbe.edu/finaid Ke Ali i Pauahi Foundation (808) 534-3966, www.pauahi.org Gates Millennium Scholarship Program 1-877-690-4677, www.gmsp.org Liko A e Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program (808) 984-3630, www.likoae.org Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Papa Ola Lōkahi (808) 597-6550 x203, www.nhhsp.org University of Hawai i at Mānoa Kua ana Tuition Waivers (808) 956-5945, (808) 956-8944 www.hawaii.edu/kuaana Alu Like, Inc. Hana Lima Scholarships (808) 535-6700, HanaLima@alulike.org, www.alulike.org/ services/kaipu_hana.html For vocational and technical education Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund 1-877-808-7032, www.apiasf.org 2012 OHA Scholar Shay Revuelto
Resources for College Students 8 ewalu 9 eiwa Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarships Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu Application available at www.hcchonolulu.org. Contact: Elmer K. Ka ai Jr. ekkj1959@gmail.com Kona Hawaiian Civic Club Application available at http://konahawaiiancivicclub.org Co-Chair: Honey Bea Mahi-Ravenscourt For any inquires, requests or clarifications, please contact: President Kapiolani Mahoney akademesa@gmail.com Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club Application available at www.pkhcc.com. Preference given to Hawaiian students that have done community service or volunteer work, as well as students in pursuit of degrees in Hawaiian language, studies and culture, Journalism or Education. Contact: Cyr Pakele cypakele@ksbe.edu Mākaha Hawaiian Civic Club Application available at http://makahahawaiiancivicclub.webs.com. Preference given to Hawaiian students interested in completing a vocational training program. Contact: Sharon Moore, scholarships - moores002@hawaii.rr.com Ahahui Siwila O Kapolei Hawaiian Civic Club of Kapolei http://kapoleihcc.com Contact: kapoleihcc@gmail.com Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club www.kailuahawaiiancivicclub.com Contact: Scholarship Chair Nancy Cullen info@kailuahawaiiancivicclub.com Ko olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club www.koolaupokohcc.org Contact: aloha@koolaupokohcc.org Waikī kī Hawaiian Civic Club http://waikikihcc.org Contact: Malia Nobrega-Olivera malia@waikikihcc.org Lawe i ka ma alea a kū ono ono. Acquire skill and make it deep. If you want to become really good at anything, you ve got to study hard and practice long until it gets deep and becomes a part of you. University of Hawai i Financial Aid Offices There are several types of financial aid, including grants and scholarships, work study and loans. Financial aid awards may include a combination of these types of aid. Currently enrolled and newly admitted college students may apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. If you are a student in the University of Hawai i system, contact your home campus to learn more about financial aid available to you. LOCATION NUMBER WEBSITE ADDRESS Mānoa (808)956-7251 www.hawaii.edu/fas Hilo (808) 932-7449 www.hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ West O ahu (808) 689-2900 www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ Hawai i (808) 934-2712 http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ Honolulu (808)845-9116 www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/finaid Kapi olani (808) 734-9555 www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/admissions/financial-aid Kaua i (808) 245-8360 https://sites.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/financial-aid/ Leeward (808) 455-0606 http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/finaid/ Maui (808) 984-3277 http://maui.hawaii.edu/financial/ Windward (808) 235-7449 http://windward.hawaii.edu/financial_aid/ Second Century Scholarship A need-based grant provided to Native Hawaiian students who demonstrate financial need. To be eligible, Native Hawaiian students need only apply for financial aid through their campus financial aid offices. For a listing of scholarships available to University of Hawai i Mānoa Students visit: http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/ tuitionfees/scholarships.htm
Resources for College Students 10 umi 11 umi kumakahi Support Services for Native Hawaiian Students College campuses provide support services designed to help students succeed. Here are just a few of the programs available at University of Hawai i campuses that are tailored specifically to assist Native Hawaiian students. University of Hawai i at Mānoa Native Hawaiian Student Services supports all Native Hawaiian students, regardless of their major, through services such as academic counseling, scholarship workshops, tutoring, and computer access at two student resource centers. Find us on Facebook (Native Hawaiian Student Services) or Instagram (nhss), visit http:// manoa.hawaii.edu/nhss/ or call (808)956-0641 for more information. Kua ana Native Hawaiian Student Development Services KNHSDS sponsors an annual financial aid fair and a comprehensive community service program designed especially for Native Hawaiian students to interact with programs, projects and issues in the Hawaiian community. Kua ana also provides need-based tuition waivers for undergraduate and classified graduate Native Hawaiian students. Call (808)956-5945 or visit www.hawaii. edu/kuaana/ for more information. 2012 OHA Scholar Alan Kane University of Hawai i West O ahu Kealaikahiki Native Hawaiian Program promotes student success while being responsive to the indigenous culture of Hawai i. Services and events include tutoring (Hawaiian language, Hawaiian Studies, Writing, Math and Sciences); peer mentoring and support; guest speakers, seminars and workshops featuring prominent Native Hawaiian practitioners/specialists; and community service projects. Laptop/ ipad lending and reference collection available for student use. Call (808) 689-2684 or http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/kealaikahiki/ index.php/about/ for more information. University of Hawai i at Hilo Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center provides technology use, academic advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, transfer student support, culturally relevant community service activities, a freshman leadership program, and a residential living and learning program. Call (808) 932-7418 or visit http://kipuka.uhh. hawaii.edu/ for more information. Maui College Kaiao Student Success Center provides students with guidance and support in helping them to achieve their educational goals through cultural enrichment activities that include field trips, hands-on cultural experiences, and networking with other Hawaiian students. Kaiao offers tutoring and counseling services, and a computer lab for student use. Call (808) 984-3409 or visit http://maui. hawaii.edu/kaiao for more information. Honolulu Community College The Hawaiian Center is committed to actively preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian culture and values. The Native Hawaiian Center offers academic advising, career development, four year transfer assistance, and tutoring. Call (808) 845-9112 or visit http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/hawaiian for more information. Po i Nā Nalu provides Native Hawaiian students in career and technical education programs with support services to successfully navigate through higher education and beyond. Call (808) 845-9176 or visit http://www.honolulu. hawaii.edu/nalu/index.html for more information. Kapi olani Community College The Malama Hawai i Center serves as a gathering place for students interested in the study of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islands languages, cultures, and histories. Call (808) 734-9751 or visit http://obachan.kcc.hawaii.edu/object/ malama.html for more information. Leeward Community College Hālau Ike o Pu uloa Native Hawaiian Student Support Programs provide internship opportunities, tutoring, assistance in career and technical education planning, cultural workshops and lectures, counseling, scholarship and financial aid assistance, and a computer lab and resource center for students. Call (808) 455-0555 or visit http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/halau for more information. Kaua i Community College The Wai ale ale Project provides financial support for tuition, books, and fees, as well as academic support, including counseling and advising to non-collegebound high school students and adults, to attend and successfully complete their first year of college. Call (808) 245-8328 or visit http://info.kauaicc.hawaii. edu/resources/lc/waialeale.html for more information.