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Advancing cultural learning and youth leadership

Scholarships

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Hoʻomau:
To carry on, persevere.

Our Cultural Scholarship supports individuals dedicated to celebrating and honoring Hawaiian heritage by providing financial assistance. By reducing financial barriers and uplifting learners of all ages, we help keep Hawaiian cultural knowledge accessible, shared across generations, and grounded in community care.

Mahalo to our donors, supporters and partners who make these opportunities possible. Your generosity helps empower the next generation of cultural practitioners and leaders.

$1.6k

Scholarship funds awarded

9

Scholarship recipients

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Scholarship Goals

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Cultural Preservation

Our scholarship offers a chance to reconnect with ancestral traditions, language, and practices, contributing to the ongoing preservation of Native Native Hawaiian culture. Through participation in cultural programs and activities, recipients will have the chance to learn from kūpuna (elders) and cultural practitioners, ensuring the transmission of ancestral knowledge and traditions to future generations.

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Sense of Identity

By engaging in cultural learning supported by the scholarship, recipients will strengthen connections to Hawaiʻi as a land-base and cultural community, fostering a deeper sense of identity and belonging within the Native Hawaiian community. Providing opportunities for cross-cultural understanding fosters harmony and unity among people from various backgrounds.

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Community Building

Through shared experiences and education, scholarship recipients form bonds and connections that strengthen the pilina (relationships) of their community. By investing in cultural education and experiences, the scholarship empowers individuals to become leaders and advocates for Hawaiian environmental and cultural preservation.

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Voices of Impact

Hoʻomaikaʻi!

We’re proud to recognize these recipients for their dedication to preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture through education, creativity, and community service. Each awardee carries forward the knowledge and traditions that keep Hawaiian culture thriving.

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Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications are accepted on a rolling basis, offering opportunities throughout the year to secure support for your educational and cultural endeavors.

Frequently asked questions

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