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Kamehameha Class of 2005 Scholarship 2027 - Pauahi
The Kamehameha Schools Class of 2005 Scholarship offers one Pauahi Foundation award per cycle for students who graduated from a high school other than Kamehameha Schools. Pauahi''s listing welcomes graduates of public, charter, or private schools (excluding Kamehameha) who enroll at least half-time as classified undergraduate or graduate students at accredited U.S. institutions. You answer a short essay asking how you are funding college aside from financial aid and scholarships. BigFuture classifies the fund as not need-based, so you are not required to upload the Student and Parent Form and federal tax returns for this scholarship alone. Community service or extracurricular involvement still strengthens your file. Preference goes to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry where the law allows. 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 2005 Scholarship?
One award and flexible enrollment make the Class of 2005 fund a fit for learners who did not earn a Kamehameha diploma yet still want Pauahi support on their path. Half-time credits count, which matters when work or family already claims part of your week.
The short funding essay is the signature piece: explain how you cover costs beyond financial aid and other scholarships without treating the prompt like a generic personal statement. Tax forms stay optional for this fund alone, though you can stack need-based Pauahi awards in the same application if you qualify. Open the portal October 1, 2026, add the Class of 2005 Scholarship, and submit by December 1, 2026.
Eligibility
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✓Non-Kamehameha high school graduateGraduate from a public, charter, or private high school other than Kamehameha Schools. Pauahi's listing excludes Kamehameha campus diplomas for this fund.
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✓Half-time or full-time classified enrollmentEnroll at least half-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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✓Degree-seeking postsecondary studentPursue a credential Pauahi recognizes for postsecondary applicants in the live portal checklist.
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✓Funding short-answer essaySubmit Pauahi's short response explaining how you are funding college aside from financial aid and scholarships.
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✓Community service or activitiesParticipate in community service or extracurricular activities and describe that involvement in your Pauahi profile and essay.
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✓U.S. residencyBe a resident of the United States eligible 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 1 recipient per cycle
- Award amount Varies with endowed fund income
- Enrollment flexibility Half-time or full-time classified
- Non-KS graduates Public, charter, or private (non-KS)
- Study levels Undergraduate and graduate
- Funding essay Short answer required
- Mandatory need-based tax package Not required for this fund alone
- Kamehameha Schools graduates Not eligible for this fund
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 2005 Scholarship.
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✓Funding short-answer essayAnswer Pauahi's question on how you fund college aside from financial aid and scholarships before you submit.
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✓School transcriptUpload an official or unofficial transcript showing half-time or full-time classified enrollment for your program.
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✓Resume or activity listDocument community service, extracurricular work, and employment that supports your funding narrative.
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✓Optional financial forms for other fundsTax documents are not required for this scholarship alone, but upload them if you also apply to need-based Pauahi awards in the same cycle.
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FAQ
What is the Kamehameha Schools Class of 2005 Scholarship?
It is a Pauahi Foundation postsecondary fund created by the Kamehameha Schools Class of 2005. One scholarship supports half-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students who did not graduate from Kamehameha Schools.
Can Kamehameha Schools graduates apply for the Class of 2005 scholarship?
No. Pauahi's listing requires graduation from a high school other than Kamehameha Schools. Public, charter, and private non-KS graduates may qualify.
Can part-time students apply for the Class of 2005 scholarship?
Yes. Pauahi allows at least half-time classified enrollment, which helps working students who cannot always take a full course load.
Is the Class of 2005 scholarship need-based?
BigFuture classifies this fund as not need-based. Pauahi asks a short funding essay but does not list the tax package required for need-driven awards.
What essay does the Class of 2005 scholarship require?
You submit a short answer to Pauahi's question on how you are funding college aside from financial aid and scholarships.
How many Class of 2005 scholarships does Pauahi award each year?
The official listing specifies one award per cycle. The final amount depends on endowed fund income.
When is the Class of 2005 scholarship deadline for 2027?
Plan on an October 1, 2026 opening and a December 1, 2026 closing for the 2027-2028 Pauahi postsecondary cycle.
How is the Class of 2005 scholarship different from the Class of 2001 fund?
The Class of 2001 Scholarship requires public high school graduation, full-time study, financial need paperwork, and two recommendation letters. The Class of 2005 fund excludes Kamehameha graduates, allows half-time study, and uses a funding short answer without mandatory tax uploads.
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