The Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to graduating seniors of the Class of 2023.
Kekaulike High School Foundation Scholarships are made possible by the generous support of community philanthropists and fundraising efforts of the Foundation. Scholarships are non-transferrable and need not be repaid. These are one-year grants sent directly to the post-secondary institution in two-installments.
Selection Process: The Foundation has its own selection committee and through a rigorous review process, the committee determines the recipients.
2023 Scholarship Application Information
Next Application Deadline: TBD
Susan Scofield Scholarship
2022 marked the inaugural year of the $1000 Susan Scofield Scholarship. Susan Scofield was the first principal of the "new" Upcountry school that opened in September 1995 and was the only principal for the school's first 21 years. Even before any buildings on the campus were ever completed, she worked closely with the first incoming class of 8th graders at Kalama Intermediate school, their parents, and the Upcountry community to establish a clear vision and mission that created Na Ali'i pride, traditions, and academic achievements. Under her leadership, King Kekaulike High School was recognized as one of the best high schools in the state by US News and World Report (2013), as well as one of the nation's most challenging schools by The Washington Post (2012, 2013).
Sue and Aki Nakashima Memorial Scholarships
2022 marked the inaugural $2000 perpetual donation for the Sue and Aki Nakashima Memorial Scholarships. Sue and Aki Nakashima of Pukalani Superette both strongly believed that learning was the way to a better life. In honor of their lifetime of sacrifice and hard work, this scholarship was created to help KKHS students who are pursuing a higher education. Scholarships will be awarded in various amounts each year as determined by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Kukui Malamalama Scholarships
2022 marked the inaugural year of the Kukui Malamalama Scholarships for KKHS students which are funded by local residents who are interested in seeing more of our students continue their education after high school. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of approximately $2000 each as determined by the total donations received by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Debbie Hisashima Memorial Scholarship
The Hisashima Family, Pukalani Elementary, & other generous donors have established a scholarship fund in memory of Debbie Hisashima, Pukalani Elementary Academic Coach and STEMworks Afterschool Coordinator to support seniors pursuing studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of approximately $500 each as determined by the total donations received by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Kekaulike High School Foundation Scholarship
2023 marks the inaugural scholarship from the Kekaulike High School Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2020 to support the keiki and teachers in all Kekaulike Complex schools. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of approximately $500 as determined by funds raised and the total donations received by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Selection Process: The Foundation has its own selection committee and through a rigorous review process, the committee determines the recipients.
2023 Scholarship Application Information
Next Application Deadline: TBD
Susan Scofield Scholarship
2022 marked the inaugural year of the $1000 Susan Scofield Scholarship. Susan Scofield was the first principal of the "new" Upcountry school that opened in September 1995 and was the only principal for the school's first 21 years. Even before any buildings on the campus were ever completed, she worked closely with the first incoming class of 8th graders at Kalama Intermediate school, their parents, and the Upcountry community to establish a clear vision and mission that created Na Ali'i pride, traditions, and academic achievements. Under her leadership, King Kekaulike High School was recognized as one of the best high schools in the state by US News and World Report (2013), as well as one of the nation's most challenging schools by The Washington Post (2012, 2013).
Sue and Aki Nakashima Memorial Scholarships
2022 marked the inaugural $2000 perpetual donation for the Sue and Aki Nakashima Memorial Scholarships. Sue and Aki Nakashima of Pukalani Superette both strongly believed that learning was the way to a better life. In honor of their lifetime of sacrifice and hard work, this scholarship was created to help KKHS students who are pursuing a higher education. Scholarships will be awarded in various amounts each year as determined by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Kukui Malamalama Scholarships
2022 marked the inaugural year of the Kukui Malamalama Scholarships for KKHS students which are funded by local residents who are interested in seeing more of our students continue their education after high school. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of approximately $2000 each as determined by the total donations received by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Debbie Hisashima Memorial Scholarship
The Hisashima Family, Pukalani Elementary, & other generous donors have established a scholarship fund in memory of Debbie Hisashima, Pukalani Elementary Academic Coach and STEMworks Afterschool Coordinator to support seniors pursuing studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of approximately $500 each as determined by the total donations received by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
Kekaulike High School Foundation Scholarship
2023 marks the inaugural scholarship from the Kekaulike High School Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2020 to support the keiki and teachers in all Kekaulike Complex schools. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of approximately $500 as determined by funds raised and the total donations received by the KHSF Scholarship Committee.
To make a donation to start or contribute to a scholarship please email kekaulikefoundation@gmail.com or visit our donation page.
The Kekaulike High School Foundation awarded eight scholarships in its 2023 scholarship program season to students planning to continue their post-secondary education at two- or four-year institutions or vocational-technical schools. Seniors were selected based on their academic achievement, community service, character, and financial need and scholarships were made possible by the generous support of community philanthropists and fundraising efforts of the Foundation.
