NATIVE HAWAIIAN ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
ʻIKENA Series
Financial Aid Landscape
ʻIKENA is a series of workshops designed to familiarize and galvanize students in the Financial Aid & Scholarship process. This beneficial opportunity provides a sustainable trajectory for our Native Hawaiian students, from college conception to completion.
'IKENA FAFSA Checklist
Checklist for the FAFSA and how to apply!
'IKENA #1: Creating A FSA ID
First time doing the FAFSA? Need to create an ID for a parent? Download this presentation to receive a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a FSA ID and begin the process to receive federal aid!
'IKENA #2: Filling Out The FAFSA
Time to complete the FAFSA! Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to complete the application in record time!
'IKENA #3:
Native Hawaiian Scholarships & Writing Personal Statements
In this presentation, we present a showcase of Native Hawaiian Scholarships and tutorialize the process of writing a personal statement for said scholarships. With the supplemental template, writing becomes a breeze as each paragraph is broken down into simple building blocks.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
Application Tutorial
DEADLINE: JAN 31
With one application, apply to hundreds of scholarships designed specifically for Hawaiʻi residents that will represent their home state and give back to their communities around the islands.
Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi Application Tutorial
DEADLINE: FEB 15
Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi is a need-based
scholarship for Native Hawaiians funded by Kamehameha Schools. You can receive up to $8,000 per year. This tutorial breaks down the application process into simple steps for you to follow.
Pauahi Foundation
Application Tutorial
DEADLINE: FEB 15
Pauahi Foundation offers merit-based
scholarships (GPA) to Native Hawaiians who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to serving the Hawaiian community through his or her education.
UH STAR
Application Tutorial
DEADLINE: FEB 16
UH STAR Scholarships are designed for incoming and current UH Mānoa students. The system pairs you with awards that best fit you, and you can also manually search through hundreds of awards using the search tool.
UH Common Scholarship
Application Tutorial
DEADLINE: MAR 1
Complete 1 application to be eligible for hundreds of UH System Scholarships for all 10 campuses.