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Ka Lei O Kaiona Scholarship 2027 - Class of 1967
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1967 "Ka Lei O Kaiona" Scholarship honors Princess Pauahi through two full-time undergraduate awards for learners in certificate, vocational, trade, technical, associate, or bachelor''s paths at accredited two- or four-year post-high schools in the United States. Pauahi''s guidebook sets enrollment rules but no published GPA minimum for this fund, and BigFuture classifies it as not need-based, so reviewers weigh your program fit, activities, and portal essays rather than tax forms alone. Applicants in the State of Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent may apply, with preference for Hawaiian ancestry as permitted by law. Select this scholarship when the 2027-2028 postsecondary application opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
What is the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1967 "Ka Lei O Kaiona" Scholarship?
Ka Lei O Kaiona is the Class of 1967's way of naming a fund after Princess Pauahi's legacy while keeping the door open to students who might not fit a narrow merit profile. Pauahi Foundation administers two awards each cycle for full-time undergraduates working toward certificates, vocational credentials, associate degrees, or bachelor's degrees at accredited post-high schools across the country.
Because the guidebook does not publish a GPA floor, this scholarship can feel more approachable than class funds that start at 2.8 or 2.5. That does not mean grades disappear. Transcripts and recommenders still tell reviewers whether you can finish the program you chose, whether that is diesel mechanics at a community college or marine transportation at a mainland academy.
You can live in Hilo or Houston and still qualify, as long as you meet Pauahi's residency questions and full-time enrollment rules. Mark October 1 through December 1, 2026 for the 2027-28 window, stack this fund with others in the same portal if you match their criteria, and use Pauahi postsecondary scholarships for the live checklist.
Eligibility
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✓Full-time undergraduate enrollmentEnroll full time as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S. post-high institution. Eligible paths include professional certificates, one-year certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's programs.
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✓Two- or four-year post-high programStudy at a two- or four-year post-high school, including technical or trade schools, vocational programs, and certificate tracks Pauahi recognizes in its listing.
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✓US residency in Hawaiʻi or continental USPauahi opens this fund to qualifying residents in the State of Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent. Answer residency questions accurately on the live application.
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✓Community service or activitiesParticipate in community service or meaningful extracurricular activities. Document hours and roles in your Pauahi profile or résumé uploads.
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✓Portal essaysComplete required Pauahi essays for the cycle. BigFuture flags an essay requirement for this scholarship, so draft responses before the December 1, 2026 cutoff.
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✓Preference for Hawaiian ancestryPauahi Foundation policy gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. Students without Hawaiian ancestry remain eligible when they meet program rules.
Benefits
- Number of scholarships 2 recipients per cycle
- Award amount Varies with endowed fund income
- Program types Certificate, voc-tech, associate, bachelor's
- Combined Pauahi applications Multiple funds in one submission
- Graduate study Not covered
- Full tuition guarantee Not covered
Document checklist
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✓Pauahi Foundation online applicationRegister on the Pauahi postsecondary portal when the 2027-28 cycle opens and select the Class of 1967 \"Ka Lei O Kaiona\" Scholarship.
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✓Most recent transcriptUpload official or unofficial transcripts showing full-time enrollment in your certificate, vocational, associate, or bachelor's program.
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✓Resume or activity listList community service, extracurricular leadership, and work history that supports your application narrative.
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✓Scholarship essaysAnswer every essay prompt tied to this fund in the Pauahi portal, including any supplemental questions BigFuture lists for the Ka Lei O Kaiona award.
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✓Letters of recommendationProvide the number of recommender letters Pauahi requires for your applicant type in the 2027-28 checklist, typically two for postsecondary students.
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✓Financial documents if paired with need fundsThis fund is not need-based on its own, but selecting other Pauahi need scholarships in the same cycle may require W-2s, tax returns, and the Student & Parent Form.
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FAQ
What is the Ka Lei O Kaiona Scholarship from the Class of 1967?
It is a Pauahi Foundation postsecondary fund created by the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1967. The name Ka Lei O Kaiona refers to a lei for Kaiona, and the endowment supports two full-time undergraduates in certificate, vocational, associate, or bachelor's programs.
How many Ka Lei O Kaiona scholarships does Pauahi award each year?
Pauahi's official listing specifies two awards per cycle. Amounts follow endowed fund income rather than one fixed public dollar figure for every recipient.
Is the Class of 1967 Ka Lei O Kaiona scholarship need-based?
BigFuture and Pauahi data classify this fund as not need-based. You may still upload financial documents if you apply to need-based Pauahi awards in the same portal cycle.
What GPA do I need for the Ka Lei O Kaiona scholarship?
Pauahi's guidebook lists no minimum GPA for this fund. Selection still considers your academic record through transcripts and recommenders even without a published cutoff.
Can vocational or trade students apply for Ka Lei O Kaiona?
Yes. The criteria explicitly include technical or trade schools, vocational programs, and certificate paths at accredited two- or four-year post-high institutions.
When is the Ka Lei O Kaiona scholarship deadline for 2027?
Plan on an October 1, 2026 opening and a December 1, 2026 close for the 2027-2028 Pauahi postsecondary cycle. Confirm timestamps on the live portal before you submit.
Do I need to attend a Hawaiʻi college for Ka Lei O Kaiona?
No. The fund welcomes residents in the State of Hawaiʻi and on the U.S. continent who attend accredited mainland or Hawaiʻi institutions, including eligible vocational schools.
Can I combine Ka Lei O Kaiona with other Pauahi class scholarships?
You may select multiple Pauahi funds in one application when you meet each rule set. Many students pair this award with achievement or need-based class funds such as the Class of 1960 or Class of 1958 scholarships.
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