KS College Scholarships
Apply for multiple KS College Scholarships through a single application.
Scholarships include:
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Hoʻokawowo (HCBE Educator Scholarship)
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Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi (Native Hawaiian College Scholarship)
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Kaʻi Lanakila (KS Alumni College Scholarship)
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Piʻi Aʻe (UH Mānoa - Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs)
One application for everything.
The CSS Profile application is the single-entry point to all the available 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.
If you have accepted a KS college scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year, you may not need to complete the CSS Profile. You will be emailed instructions on how to complete the simplified application process.
How to Apply
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Complete the CSS Profile
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In order to fill out your CSS Profile application, you will need the following important information:
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Provide your 2021 tax information.
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Enter Kamehameha Schools’ CSS Code “0274”. The KS CSS code directs College Board to send your application to KS. KS will not receive your application if CSS school code “0274” is not entered.
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Pay the CSS application fee of $25. The following payment methods are accepted:
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Credit cards, debit cards or personal checks
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College Board offers Fee Waivers to families with AGI under $100,000. You will be notified of eligibility when you complete the application.
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CSS Fee Payment Code (KS Fee Waiver)
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Submit KS Net Partner Forms
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The deadline to submit Net Partner forms is Jan. 20, 2023.
Once your CSS Profile is received by KS, you will receive an email with your Student Web ID to access KS Net Partner. Please allow 1-3 days after you submit your CSS Profile to receive our email.
Once you have access to KS Net Partner, you will be able to do the following:
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Submit your KS Certification Statement, KS Affirmation Statement, 2023-2024 FAFSA SAR, and short answer*.
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Review the status of your required documents.
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View important messages from our office.
* Short answer : Use no more than 750 characters — not words! — for your short answer. That’s about 350 words. Tell us how you have and will contribute to your family, community, and/or the lāhui. Please describe specific details of the contributions you have made and intend to make in the future (e.g. length of time committed to helping others, tasks performed, etc.).
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Submit Required Documents
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The deadline to submit required documents to IDOC is Jan. 20, 2024.
IF your 2023-2024 SAR was selected for verification you must also submit 2022 1040(s) and W-2(s) to IDOC
Please submit copies of the following financial documents to IDOC:
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Signed 2022 federal tax return
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All tax schedules
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All 2022 employer-issued W2 statements
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Important! The total amount of wages reported on your federal tax return should equal the total amount of employer-issued W2 statements.
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All 2022 1099 Forms
If applicable, please submit the following documents to KS Outreach Support Services:
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Court documents (Ward of Court or Legal Adoption)
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(Optional) 2023-2024 Authorization for Release of Information
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If not required to file taxes in 2021, a KS Means of Support form is required
Scholarship Applications
Pauahi Keiki Scholars
Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) is a need-based scholarship,
open to eligable preschool-aged students planning to attend
a participating PKS preschool in Hawai‘i
Open
15
AUG
2022
Deadline
1
DEC
2022
Kipona Scholarships
The Kipona Scholarship provides need-based financial assistance and is open to eligible students attending participating private schools in Hawai'i.
Open
15
AUG
2022
Deadline
1
DEC
2022
College Scholarships
The CSS Profile application is the single-entry point to all the available 2022-2023 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.
Open
15
AUG
2022
Deadline
1
DEC
2022
Pauahi Foundation
The Pauahi Foundation administers scholarships that have been created by private donors. The Foundation awards scholarships supporting college level areas of study, as well as trade and vocational courses. Many awards may be determined based on merit, while some are restricted for those students who demonstrate a financial need or for students applying from specific geographic regions.
Scholarships are available to the general public, including students who are not graduates of Kamehameha Schools. However, it is the policy of the Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.