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Charles Cockett Ohana Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Charles Cockett ''Ohana Scholarship is a Pauahi Foundation fund for learners committed to Hawaiian Studies, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, culture, history, or education pathways that serve the lāhui. You may study full time or at least half time as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited post-high institution. Pauahi lists no minimum GPA for this award, though you still complete the standard application, transcript upload, and any essay prompts tied to your scholarship selections. Students who live in Hawaiʻi or on the U.S. continent are eligible, and the foundation may give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry as permitted by law. Select this scholarship inside the 2027-2028 postsecondary application opening October 1, 2026 and closing December 1, 2026.
What is the Charles Cockett ʻOhana Scholarship?
The Charles Cockett ʻOhana Scholarship channels family generosity into one seat each year for a student who is serious about Hawaiian knowledge. Pauahi Foundation administers the fund for majors in Hawaiian Studies, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, culture, or education, whether you are finishing a bachelor's or already in graduate work.
Unlike merit-heavy funds, this listing does not publish a GPA floor. Reviewers still expect a clean transcript and a profile that shows you show up for your community. Service hours, cultural programs, and classroom projects all belong in the application narrative.
You can study in Hawaiʻi or on the mainland as long as your program matches the major gate. Pauahi may weigh Hawaiian ancestry when the law allows, but the residency box is wider than many island-only awards. Plan for the unified postsecondary portal from October 1 through December 1, 2026, add Cockett ʻOhana beside any other Pauahi funds you qualify for, and keep [email protected] on watch for follow-up questions before committees meet in early 2027.
Eligibility
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✓Hawaiian Studies, language, culture, or education majorYour declared major or program focus must align with Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian language, culture, and/or education as Pauahi Foundation lists for this fund.
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✓Undergraduate or graduate standingAssociate, bachelor's, or graduate students may apply if they meet the major requirement and enroll at an accredited post-high institution.
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✓Half-time or full-time enrollmentThe guidebook allows full-time or half-time classified enrollment. Part-time schedules that still meet Pauahi's half-time definition qualify.
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✓Geographic eligibilityApplicants may live and study in the State of Hawaiʻi or anywhere on the U.S. continent. You do not need to attend a Hawaiʻi campus if you meet the major and enrollment rules.
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✓Community contribution interestPauahi and BigFuture listings encourage students with interest in community contribution and Hawaiian language, culture, and history. Document service or activities in your application profile.
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✓Pauahi postsecondary application requirementsComplete the unified Pauahi Foundation Scholarship Application, select the Charles Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship, and upload transcripts plus any supplemental items your dashboard lists.
Benefits
- Number of scholarships One recipient per cycle
- Award use Postsecondary tuition and related costs per Pauahi policy
- Half-time study Allowed for classified students
- Combined Pauahi applications Multiple funds in one portal login
- Published dollar cap Varies with fund income; not a fixed public amount
- Non-Hawaiian Studies majors Not eligible
Document checklist
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✓Pauahi Foundation online applicationCreate or reuse your account when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026. Select the Charles Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship before you submit.
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✓Most recent school transcriptUpload an official or unofficial transcript showing your major, enrollment level, and academic progress. No minimum GPA is published for this fund, but transcripts are still required.
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✓Essay responses if promptedAnswer any scholarship-specific or general Pauahi essay prompts that appear after you add this fund to your application selections.
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✓Activities and service recordUse the application activities section to show community service or extracurricular work connected to Hawaiian culture, education, or leadership.
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✓Financial documents when requiredIf your profile or combined scholarship selections trigger need-based uploads, provide Student and Parent Form data, W-2s, and tax returns Pauahi requests.
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✓Recommender letters when requiredCurrent Kamehameha Schools high school seniors need one recommendation. Other postsecondary applicants follow Pauahi's standard rules for the cycle you apply in.
How to apply
Deadline and timeline
FAQ
What is the Charles Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship?
It is a Pauahi Foundation endowed fund that awards one scholarship annually to a student majoring in Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian language, culture, and/or education. The 'ohana established the fund to support learners who strengthen Hawaiian knowledge and community leadership.
Who can apply for the Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship?
Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at least half time at accredited post-high programs may apply if their major fits Hawaiian Studies, language, culture, or education. Eligible residents include learners in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent.
When is the Charles Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship deadline for 2027?
Pauahi Foundation opens the 2027-2028 postsecondary application on October 1, 2026 and closes it on December 1, 2026. Submit every required upload through the portal by that deadline.
Is there a GPA requirement for the Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship?
Pauahi's community listings mark this fund with no minimum GPA. You still upload transcripts so reviewers can see academic progress, but no published cutoff applies to this award alone.
Can mainland students apply for the Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship?
Yes. The listing is open to students in Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent. You must still major in Hawaiian Studies, language, culture, or education at an accredited institution.
Do I need Hawaiian ancestry for the Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship?
The fund is open to all eligible applicants who meet the major and enrollment rules. Pauahi Foundation policy gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Can I study part time on the Cockett 'Ohana Scholarship?
Yes. Full-time and half-time classified enrollment both qualify. Confirm your credit load meets Pauahi's half-time definition for the cycle you apply in.
Can I apply for other Pauahi scholarships at the same time?
Yes. Pauahi allows you to apply for any scholarships you qualify for within the same postsecondary application. Select Cockett 'Ohana plus other funds, then upload documents that satisfy the strictest requirement among your choices.
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