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Kamehameha Class of 2001 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001 Scholarship targets public high school graduates who enroll full time as classified undergraduate or graduate students and can show financial need or a financially disadvantaged background. Pauahi Foundation lists two awards per cycle for residents in Hawaiʻi and on the continental United States. BigFuture and Pauahi''s guidebook both require an essay describing the financial circumstances or hardships you have faced, plus the Student and Parent Form, applicable W-2s, and the federal income tax return for the tax year the live checklist names. You also submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or community organizations that speak to your character, achievement, and service to the broader community. Preference goes to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. Add this fund when the 2027-2028 postsecondary application opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 1, 2026.
What is the Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001 Scholarship?
The Class of 2001 built this fund for public school graduates who already carry real financial weight into college or graduate school. Two awards per cycle, full-time enrollment, and a paperwork stack that proves need rather than guessing at it: hardship essay, tax returns, Student and Parent Form, plus two voices from teachers or community mentors who know how you show up for others.
BigFuture aligns with Pauahi's listing on the essentials, so treat every upload as mandatory before December 1, 2026. Preference for Hawaiian ancestry still applies where the law allows. If you graduated from a public high school and your story includes service alongside struggle, add the Class of 2001 Scholarship when the 2027-2028 portal opens October 1, 2026.
Eligibility
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✓Public high school graduateGraduate from a public high school. Pauahi's listing ties this fund to public school backgrounds rather than private or Kamehameha campuses.
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✓Full-time classified enrollmentEnroll full time as a classified undergraduate or graduate student seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree at an accredited U.S. post-high institution.
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✓Demonstrated financial needShow financial need or a financially disadvantaged background through Pauahi's hardship essay and the Student and Parent Form with W-2s and federal tax returns.
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✓Community service or activitiesParticipate in community service or extracurricular activities and reflect that work in your application and recommendation letters.
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✓Two recommendation lettersProvide two letters from teachers, counselors, or community organizations that comment on your character, achievement, and contribution to serving the greater community.
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✓U.S. residencyQualify as a resident of the United States under Pauahi's open listing for Hawaiʻi and continental applicants.
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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 2 recipients per cycle
- Need-based support Hardship essay and tax docs required
- Study levels Undergraduate and graduate
- Public school focus Public high school graduates
- Full-time enrollment Required for this fund
- Community letters Two recommendations required
- Half-time enrollment Not eligible (full time required)
- Full tuition guarantee Not covered
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 2001 Scholarship.
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✓Financial hardship essayAnswer Pauahi's prompt asking you to describe the financial circumstances or hardships you have faced, using the wording shown in the live portal.
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✓Student and Parent FormComplete Pauahi's financial worksheet for the cycle year alongside your tax uploads.
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✓Federal tax returns and W-2sProvide applicable Form W-2s and the federal income tax return for the tax year listed in the live application checklist.
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✓Two letters of recommendationUpload two letters from teachers, counselors, or community organizations that address your character, achievement, and community contribution.
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✓School transcriptSubmit an official or unofficial transcript showing full-time classified enrollment and your academic record.
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✓Resume or activity listDocument community service and extracurricular roles that support your recommendation narrative.
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FAQ
What is the Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001 Scholarship?
It is a Pauahi Foundation postsecondary fund created by the Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001. Two need-based scholarships support full-time public high school graduates pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.
Who can apply for the Class of 2001 scholarship?
Public high school graduates who enroll full time as classified undergraduate or graduate students and can document financial need or a disadvantaged background may apply. U.S. residents in Hawaiʻi and on the mainland qualify under Pauahi's listing.
Is the Class of 2001 scholarship need-based?
Yes. Pauahi requires a hardship essay plus the Student and Parent Form, W-2s, and federal tax returns. BigFuture also classifies the fund as need-based.
How many recommendation letters does the Class of 2001 scholarship require?
Pauahi's listing requires two letters from teachers, counselors, or community organizations that speak to your character, achievement, and service to the greater community.
Can private school graduates apply for the Class of 2001 scholarship?
No. Pauahi ties this fund to public high school graduates. If you attended a private or Kamehameha campus, review other Pauahi class scholarships that match your background.
How many Class of 2001 scholarships does Pauahi award each year?
The official listing specifies two awards per cycle. Final amounts depend on endowed fund income and each student's verified need.
When is the Class of 2001 scholarship deadline for 2027?
Pauahi opens the 2027-2028 postsecondary application on October 1, 2026 and closes it on December 1, 2026.
How is the Class of 2001 scholarship different from the Class of 2005 fund?
The Class of 2005 Scholarship targets non-Kamehameha graduates, allows half-time enrollment, and asks a short funding question without listing need-based tax documents. The Class of 2001 fund requires public school graduation, full-time study, financial need paperwork, and two recommendation letters.
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