USA Scholarships
Partial Funding Scholarship Guides
Partial Funding Scholarships
Not every scholarship covers 100% of your costs, but partial funding can still make a huge difference. The scholarships listed here cover a significant share of tuition or living expenses, reducing what you need to pay out of pocket.
Keaholoa Investment & Finance Scholarship 2027
The Keaholoa Investment and Finance Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation supports U.S. residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in finance or economics at accredited postsecondary schools. Full-time and half-time classified students may apply through the unified Pauahi portal when the 2027-28 cycle opens October 1, 2026, with materials due around mid-December 2026. Community service and extracurricular involvement strengthen your file, and Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows.
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys Scholarship 2027
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys awards one $2,500 Collegiate Scholarship to a US citizen or permanent resident college student with a 3.0+ GPA and community involvement. Email a 600–800 word essay on overcoming a life challenge, a community service summary, and unofficial transcripts to [email protected] by 31 December 2026. Funds apply to college tuition only. The winner is announced on the firm website and social channels.
Kamehameha Class of 1965 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1965 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one need-based grant per cycle to full-time undergraduates in an accredited two- or four-year vocational, trade, technical, or bachelor''s program who maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. You submit a financial hardship essay, the Student & Parent Form, W-2s, federal tax returns, and two recommendation letters on character from teachers, counselors, coaches, clergy, employers, or community leaders. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 Pauahi portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1970 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1970 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards four postsecondary grants to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA and deep community service beyond school requirements. You write an essay on organizations served, volunteer hours, and how you will keep serving the Hawaiian community, plus two letters: one from a faculty member on scholarly merit and one from a community leader on your service record. Pauahi gives preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Ka Poli O Kaiona Scholarship 2027 - Class of 1968
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1968 "Ka Poli O Kaiona" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two postsecondary awards for full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 2.80 cumulative GPA. You submit an essay on how the award would support and extend the legacy of Ke Aliʻi Bernice Pauahi Bishop plus two recommendation letters from a school, employer, or community organization. BigFuture classifies the fund as need-based, and Pauahi gives preference to Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1963 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1963 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants per cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees tied to the Hawaiian language, charter school support, land stewardship, or early childhood education and literacy. You submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or community member who can speak to your character, achievement, and service. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 Pauahi portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1972 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two need-based postsecondary awards for full-time undergraduate or graduate students whose lives were shaped by challenging or traumatic circumstances yet show motivation to succeed in school. Applicants need at least a 2.8 GPA, financial need documentation, obstacle and hardship essays, and two recommendation letters including one from a counselor or social service agency. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1974 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1974 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards three need-based grants each cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students with at least a 2.8 GPA at accredited two- or four-year colleges in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. You submit a financial hardship essay, two recommendation letters (teacher and community organization), plus Pauahi''s Student and Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Ka Lei O Kaiona Scholarship 2027 - Class of 1967
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1967 "Ka Lei O Kaiona" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants to full-time undergraduate students in certificate, vocational, trade, technical, associate, or bachelor''s programs at accredited two- or four-year U.S. institutions. Pauahi lists no minimum GPA for this fund, asks for essays through the unified portal, and gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Kamehameha Class of 1962 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1962 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards one postsecondary grant per cycle to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who show community service, good character, and academic promise. You write an essay about an activity that sparked personal growth or clarified your career goals. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents of Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Class of 1971 Get Chance Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1971 "Get Chance" Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation offers two need-based awards for graduating high school seniors who plan full-time study at an accredited two- or four-year college in Hawaiʻi or on the U.S. mainland. You need a minimum GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, a hardship essay, and tax documents including the Student & Parent Form, W-2s, and federal returns. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where law allows. Residents in Hawaiʻi and the continental United States apply through the unified portal when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
Class of 1973 Proud to be 73 Scholarship 2027
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1973 Proud to be 73 Scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation awards two postsecondary grants each cycle to graduates of a Hawaiian-focused charter school in Hawaiʻi who enroll at least half time at an accredited two- or four-year college in Hawaiʻi or the continental United States. Applicants show community service or extracurricular involvement and interest in Hawaiian language, culture, or history. Pauahi gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Apply when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.