KAHUKU IN-HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS
Beth Schimmelfennig, Director
Rhonda Wong, Compliance
Aaron Oandasan, Title VI
Toby Yamashiro, Title VII
Nicole Isa-Iijima, Title IX
Krysti Sukita, ADA/504
Hawaii State Department of Education
Civil Rights Compliance Branch
P.O. Box 2360
(808) 586-3322 or relay
2023-2024 KAHUKU IN-HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS
SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIORS OF KAHUKU HIGH & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: Through generous donations from our Alumni, Community Businesses, and Community Members our graduating seniors have the opportunity to apply for several In-House Scholarships. These scholarships have specific criteria, document requirements, and deadlines. Scholarships are submitted to our school's review process or forwarded to the scholarship donor as instructed. Scholarships are distributed to students after graduation
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP POSTING:
NEW SCHOLARSHIP: POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Application Deadline: May 10, 2024
Online Application: https://forms.gle/ugRqgRvexbNC2X7RA
- High school senior currently employed at PCC
- A senior of a PCC employee
For additional information go to your Google Classroom.
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CTE SCHOLARSHIP–EXTENDED DEADLINE–April 22, 2024 Application Due Date: April 16, 2024
Exclusively for Kahuku Seniors. CTE Scholarship Flyer 2024
Sponsored by North Oahu Hometown Opportunity (NOHO)
ONLINE APPLICATION: APPLY HERE!
Career and Technical Education (CTE) affords opportunities to ALL students interested in acquiring the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and/or high-demand careers. CTE Vision--A sustainable future in which Hawaii graduates can live and thrive in-state by being prepared to succeed in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupations.
One (1) $500 scholarship and two (2) $250 scholarships will be awarded in each of the following CTE Programs of Study: Agriculture---Building & Construction---Culinary Arts---Cybersecurity---Digital Design—Entrepreneurship---
Scholarship recipients will be announced at our CTE Showcase Flyer - 2024 on April 25, 2024.
These scholarships are also posted on our school website and 12th grade Google Classroom (Class Assignments). Questions, email: [email protected] or call #808 305-7371.
Updated 4/12/24
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Application Due Date: April 26, 2024
Application LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNUT_H00Q1ENJSFTmpo76yy6a6H-s2xq77LEjqzpFnHtNvVw/viewform?usp=send_form
college education. In 2023, there were four scholarship recipients. This year, we will be awarding six scholarships.
We are excited to aid deserving Kahuku HS graduating seniors as they pursue their educational goals.
Questions .. contact Mrs. Fonoimoana @ [email protected] or call #305-7371.
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Application Due Date: April 30, 2024 at 3:00pm
NEW: The HAMASHIGE Family Endowment Scholarship: Apply Here
The Hamashige Endowment Fund of Kahuku High & Intermediate School was created in 1995 by Dr. Shinichi Hamashige to honor his parents, Mr. Shinichi Hamashige and Mrs.Tona Hamashige to acknowledge that Kahuku Village and Kahuku High & Intermediate School as contributors to the quality of their lives.
The purpose of the Hamashige Endowment Fund is to memorialize his parents and their belief, which they instilled in him, that there was nothing more valuable than EDUCATION. This endowment identifies and rewards the meritorious achievement of students of each graduating class.
The Student Criteria:
This endowment is to identify and reward meritorious achievement by students.
The GPA requirement is 3.8 - 4.0
The essay prompts: The student exemplifies leadership, character, and service. personal hardship and financial need will be considered.
Applicants must be accepted and attend a college or university in the Fall of their graduation year.
Questions .. contact Mrs. Fonoimoana @ [email protected] or call #305-7371.
Updated: 04/15/24
ARCHIVED SCHOLARSHIPS 2023:
Application Due Date: April 15, 2024
For more information .. GO TO: mufihannemann.com (look for Scholarships)
NEW: Gustav Hannemann Leadership Award-males of Samoan Ancestry
Faiaso Soliai Hannemann Leadership Award-females of Samoan Ancestry
Students of Samoan ancestry who demonstrate academic promise and leadership potential.
See criteria on website.
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The Johnson Ohana Foundation is a non-profit public charity founded in 2008 by Jack and Kim Johnson to promote positive and lasting change within communities by supporting organizations that focus on environmental, art, and music education. Every year scholarships are awarded to three graduating seniors who have either demonstrated leadership and stewardship in the area of ART, Music, and Environmental & Sustainability Stewardship.
CRITERIA:
1) Current Kahuku senior graduating in May 2024
2) Minimum of 3.0 GPA--unofficial transcript (Q1)
3) Submit SAT and/or ACT score report (if availableA)
4) Attend a two or four year college in the FALL of 2024 (acceptance letter)
5) Essay specific to prompts, 12 point font, typed, double spaced (Minimum 400-word count) Essay Prompts:
-Describe your efforts/experiences in the area your selected (ART, MUSIC, ENVIRONMENT STEWARDSHIP)
-What your future goals are in this are?
-Why you believe you deserve this scholarship. The essay should be a maximum of two pages, minimum of one page with 400 word count.
6) Two letters of recommendation--one teacher and one community member
Background: Gil Riviere has devoted much of his adult life to community service and he encourages students to think about how they might contribute to their communities in years to come. Senator Riviere represented the North and Windward Shore in the Hawaii State Legislature between 2010 and 2022, is a founding director and the President of Keep the North Shore Country, served as President of Waialua Little League and Let’s Surf Coalition, and remains active in various community service projects today. Senator Gil Riviere represented the North and Windward side of the island.
Criteria:
1) Current Kahuku senior graduating in May 2024
2) Minimum of 3.0 GPA--unofficial transcript (Q1)
3) Submit SAT and/or ACT score report (if availableA)
4) Attend a two or four year college in the FALL of 2024 (acceptance letter)
5) Majoring in a specific area (Political Science, Environmental Stewardship, International Relations, Policy & Planning, Economics, Business Management - even if these are NOT your specific majors apply anyway)
6) Essay specific to prompts, 12 point font, typed, double spaced.
The essay should be a maximum of two pages, minimum of one page with 400 word count. Essay Prompts:
- Why are you pursuing college, business/trade school? - Describe two aspects of life in Kahuku that has shaped your character.. -Write how you intend to use your personal qualities as your compass in attaining your goals.
7) Two letters of recommendation--one teacher and one community member
Background: Eni Hunkin Jr. was a very proud graduate of the Kahuku High School Class of 1962. No matter where he went and who he was with, he always wore Kahuku gear making sure everyone knew .. he was a Red Raider 4 Life. His siblings Tui (class of 63), Salu (class of 64), Sape (class of 66), Tau (class of 68), and Albert (class of 70), were all part of the Red Raider Nation.
He earned an associate degree from Church College of Hawaii, a bachelor's degree from BYU, a juris doctor from the University of Houston Law Center, and a Master of Law from UC Berkeley School of Law. Eni served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve and completed a tour in the Vietnam War.Eni dedicated his life to public service as the longest-serving elected member of the U.S. Congress to represent American Samoa, Lt. Governor of American Samoa, Deputy Attorney General of American Samoa, and staff counsel for the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. As a prominent leader, Eni had special relationships with many leaders, particularly with U.S. President, Barack Obama (Punahou Graduate) .. their inside joke was "Kahuku is better than Punahou!"
Criteria:
KHIS senior, scheduled to graduate in May 2024
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Attend a 4-yr college, 2-yr college or business/trade school in Fall 2024
Majoring in a specific area (Political Science, Environmental Stewardship, International Relations, Policy & Planning, Economics, Business Management - even if these are NOT your specific majors apply anyway)
Essay specific to scholarship prompts, 12-point font, typed, double spaced (Minimum 400-word count)
- What are your specific education plans, career goals, and why?
-Explain how you have helped your family sand/or made your community a better place to live.
-Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it.
Transcript (Current Unofficial )
Two Letters of Recommendation (one teacher/admin., one community member)
Jessie Agustin Memorial Scholarship Application Open: Application Link
Application Closes: March 1, 2024
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TURTLE BAY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
ONLINE APPLICATION: https://www.turtlebayfoundation.org/apply/
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 16, 2024
The Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship is designed to award one-year educational scholarships. The amount and number of the scholarships will be determined by the availability of funds. Determination of award winners will be made by the Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship Committee in its sole discretion. Scholarship funds will be released once confirmation of registration into an educational program has been received by the Foundation.
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The Bright Beginning Learning Center offers a nationally accredited academic based curriculum. Their mission is to create a stimulating and positive environment that will initiate a love for learning in each keiki’s learning journey. Each year they provide scholarships to their former students to support higher education..
The Bright Beginning Learning Center is providing scholarships to Kahuku seniors for Post-High education.
If you attended the Bright Beginning Learning Center during your preschool years. Then this is for you..
Bright Beginning Learning Center APPLY HERE! - Felix Duhaylongsod was born and raised in Kahuku Village in 1925. He was the son of a sugar plantation worker. Kahuku School provided Felix with a safe, fun, and nurturing life, a sound education, and the curiosity to travel beyond the shores of Kahuku and serve his country. After graduation, Felix joined the U.S. Army Air Corp. (later called U.S. Air Force) and flew over hundreds of hours supporting the war efforts during the WWII, Korean, and Vietnam conflicts. After twenty-one years of dedicated and awarded service, he returned to Hawaii and obtained a Masters's Degree in Educational Administration. Felix embraced what Kahuku offered him and made it a point to show his appreciation by sharing the beauty of Kahuku with those he would meet across the world. Felix Duhaylongsod, Class of 1943 Memorial Scholarship APPLY HERE!
- The Ho'okele Scholarship is sponsored by a prominent family who wants to support a senior in pursuing a Post-High Education. Special consideration to a senior pursuing a degree in Hawaiian Studies or Native Hawaiian Culture. Scholarship APPLY HERE!
- The Siaosi & Salote Lautaha Family recently revived a scholarship in the academic school year 2015-2016 that was previously established for many years, from 2000 through 2010 through the Kahuku Tongan Society of America Association. Siaosi and Salote Lautaha arrived in the 1970s from the islands of Tonga to pursue higher education in Hawaii. Siaosi Lautaha is the first in his immediate family to graduate from college at Brigham Young University – Hawaii and the first to continue with graduate studies in the form of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hawaii Pacific University. Salote Lautaha also received her college degree from Brigham Young University – Hawaii. Growing up in a home that made education a priority, their five children are Kahuku alumni who all graduated from college. The scholarship is held in their honor and serves to recognize academic achievement and encourage the pursuit of higher education. The children of Siaosi and Salote Lautaha hope to give back to their alma mater and community and seek to continue supporting and encouraging students at Kahuku. "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." - Goethe Siaosi & Salote Lautaha Family Scholarship APPLY HERE!
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Rainbow School began in Kahuku as a one-classroom non-profit educational and childcare service in 1972. With Kahuku as the main office. Rainbow School Kahuku was the first nationally accredited preschool in the State of Hawaii. Rainbow Schools individualizes instruction so that the child may develop at his own rate. Children are expected to experience the consequences of positive decisions. All of this is achieved in an atmosphere of positive support where each child’s strengths and abilities are emphasized and tasks are broken into steps that are developmentally appropriate.
Rainbow Pre-School Kahuku is providing scholarships to Kahuku seniors for Post-High education. If you attended the Rainbow Pre-School in Kahuku during your preschool years.
Rainbow Pre-School Scholarship APPLY HERE!
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FIRST ROUND:
APPLICATIONS OPEN: NOVEMBER 20, 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: DECEMBER 09, 2023 EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 21, 2023
Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
The Defend O’ahu Coalition is a diverse group of community residents, working toward protecting communities on O’ahu from the dangerous effects of large-scale development. We are committed to ensuring the unique global treasures and resources. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in the area of Conservation or Environmental Stewardship.
-Raynae Fonoimoana
(Post 11/20- 12/10) (B/12THGC)
or call #305-7371.
Updated: 11/17/23
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