Hana Lima Scholarship Program

The Hana Lima Scholarship Program (HLSP) provides financial assistance to students participating in a vocational or technical education program for occupations that can provide a “living wage.” This need-based scholarship is available to students in vocational programs that lead to a specific segment of employment. This scholarship gives financial assistance toward tuition and fees, books and other required tools or uniforms. Students pursuing a major in Liberal Arts or are taking only pre-requisite courses are strongly encouraged to select a major of study in order to qualify for services.

Eligibility

As an applicant, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be of Native Hawaiian Ancestry
• Resident of the State of Hawai‘i
• Received a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Not currently receiving any Kamehameha Schools financial aid for post-secondary education
• Maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average (GPA)
• Enrolled full-time in a 2-year vocational degree or vocational certification program at approved educational institutions in Hawai‘i listed on the application
• The Hana Lima Scholarship DOES NOT assist with Baccalaureate, Graduate, or Professional Degrees

Terms and Conditions

• The Hana Lima Scholarship is a $1,500 award to be used toward tuition, fees, books and other required tools or uniforms for a vocational program. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the school or program.
• This application is now open to ALL Previously Awarded Hana Lima Scholarship recipients.

2022-2023 Academic Year Click Below to Begin Notice August 15, 2023: The Hana Lima Scholarship Program accepts applications from students statewide with a priority this year for Native Hawaiian students from Maui County, Hawai‘i Island, and Kaua‘i. Awarding will follow the priority process as stated. ~Hana Lima Scholarship Program Applications accepted ongoing throughout the academic year and based on available funding

Hana Lima Scholarship Program (HLSP)
ALU LIKE, Inc., Kā Ipu Kā‘eo Department
Telephone: (808) 535-6700 | Email: HanaLima@alulike.org