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Kamehameha Class of 1978 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978 Scholarship offers one Pauahi Foundation award per cycle for full-time classified students in accredited post-high programs across the United States. Pauahi''s community listing requires full-time enrollment as a classified student at a post-high institution and encourages students who stay active in community service or extracurricular activities. You complete the standard Pauahi essay prompts tied to this fund when you select it in the portal. Third-party listings classify the scholarship as not need-based, so you are not required to upload the Student and Parent Form and federal tax returns for this award alone, though you may add need-based Pauahi funds in the same application if you qualify. Preference goes to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Add the Class of 1978 Scholarship when the 2027-2028 postsecondary application opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
What is the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978 Scholarship?
One award per cycle keeps the Class of 1978 fund narrow and competitive, but the criteria stay straightforward compared with heavier need-based reunion scholarships. Pauahi asks you to be a full-time classified student at a legitimate post-high program and to show up for your community through service or extracurricular work, not just on paper.
Because BigFuture and Pauahi's listing treat this scholarship as separate from the tax-heavy need lane, you can target it even when your family does not want to upload W-2s and federal returns for a single small award. You still write essays in the portal, and you should treat those prompts seriously since reviewers have only one seat to fill.
Amounts track endowed income, so do not expect a published dollar figure every year. Preference for Hawaiian ancestry applies where the law allows. Open the unified Pauahi portal October 1, 2026, add the Class of 1978 Scholarship alongside any other funds you qualify for, and submit by December 1, 2026 for 2027-2028 support.
Eligibility
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✓Full-time classified enrollmentEnroll full time as a classified undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited post-high school institution in the United States.
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✓Accredited postsecondary programStudy toward an associate, bachelor's, graduate degree, or other qualifying credential at a U.S. institution Pauahi recognizes in the live application checklist.
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✓Community service or activitiesParticipate in community service or extracurricular activities and reflect that involvement in your Pauahi profile and essays so reviewers see sustained contribution.
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✓Required Pauahi essaysComplete every essay prompt attached to the Class of 1978 Scholarship in the online portal before you submit the unified postsecondary application.
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✓U.S. residencyBe a resident of the United States. Pauahi postsecondary funds generally serve applicants in Hawaiʻi and on the continental United States.
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✓Preference for Hawaiian ancestryPauahi Foundation policy gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
Benefits
- Number of scholarships 1 recipient per cycle
- Award amount Varies with endowed fund income
- Study levels Undergraduate and graduate
- Full-time postsecondary Classified enrollment required
- Combined Pauahi applications Multiple funds in one submission
- Half-time enrollment Not eligible (full time required)
- Mandatory need-based tax package Not required for this fund alone
Document checklist
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✓Pauahi Foundation online applicationRegister when the 2027-2028 cycle opens October 1, 2026 and select the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978 Scholarship in your fund list.
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✓Scholarship essaysAnswer Pauahi's essay questions for this fund, including any prompts about your activities and goals shown in the live portal.
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✓School transcriptUpload an official or unofficial transcript that confirms full-time classified enrollment and your academic record through the most recent term.
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✓Resume or activity listDocument community service, extracurricular leadership, and campus involvement that supports your application narrative.
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✓Letters of recommendationProvide any recommender requests Pauahi lists for this fund in the current cycle checklist, if required when you apply.
How to apply
Deadline and timeline
FAQ
What is the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978 Scholarship?
It is a Pauahi Foundation postsecondary fund created by the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978. One scholarship supports a full-time classified undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. post-high institution.
How many Class of 1978 scholarships does Pauahi award each year?
Pauahi's community scholarship listing specifies one award per cycle. The dollar amount follows endowed fund income rather than a fixed published stipend.
Is the Class of 1978 scholarship need-based?
BigFuture classifies this fund as not need-based. You are not required to submit the Student and Parent Form and federal tax returns for this scholarship alone, though you may apply to separate need-based Pauahi funds in the same cycle.
Do I need a minimum GPA for the Class of 1978 scholarship?
Pauahi's printed community listing for this fund does not publish a GPA floor. Still upload a transcript that shows you can handle full-time study, and meet any GPA rules attached to other Pauahi funds you select.
Can part-time students apply for the Class of 1978 scholarship?
No. The official listing requires full-time enrollment as a classified student. Half-time or part-time schedules do not meet this fund's enrollment rule.
When is the Class of 1978 scholarship deadline for 2027?
Plan on an October 1, 2026 opening and a December 1, 2026 closing for the 2027-2028 Pauahi postsecondary cycle, matching Pauahi's site-wide postsecondary schedule.
Can mainland students apply for the Class of 1978 scholarship?
Yes. U.S. residents enrolled full time at accredited mainland or Hawaiʻi institutions may apply when they meet Pauahi's postsecondary criteria for this fund.
How is the Class of 1978 scholarship different from the Class of 1983 fund?
The Class of 1983 Scholarship requires a 3.0 GPA, documented financial need, two essays, and tax forms. The Class of 1978 fund focuses on full-time study and service involvement without those need-based document requirements.
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