Empower Hāna Scholarship
This scholarship is established with the vision of empowering Native Hawaiians to access the education and training necessary to secure sustainable and fulfilling careers that can support themselves and their families. It aims to provide opportunities that foster economic independence, promote cultural preservation, and contribute to the overall well-being of the Native Hawaiian community. By providing financial assistance, it aims to empower these individuals to pursue their educational and community-oriented endeavors, fostering a generation of leaders dedicated to the upliftment and sustainability of the Hawaiian culture and society.
High school seniors or current undergraduate students who identify as Native Hawaiian are eligible to apply.
To apply share how your Hawaiian identity has shaped your values and goals and how you plan to make an impact on your community.
How has your heritage as a Native Hawaiian impacted your values and goals? How do you hope to contribute to your community through your career? What mark do you want to leave on your community?
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The application deadline is May 26, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 26, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 26, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
