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 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 for a vocational program. Students pursuing a major in Liberal Arts or are taking only pre-requisite courses are encouraged to select a major of study in order to qualify for additional services.
Eligibility
As an applicant, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be of Native Hawaiian Ancestry
- Be a 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)
- Be enrolled at least half time in a vocational degree (AA or AS – Associates Degree) or certification program in one of the approved educational institutions in Hawai‘i listed on the application.
- [NEW FOR 2018-2019] Be a non-traditional student: Single parent, sole-income provider, previously incarcerated, ward of the court, houseless/homeless, or someone with a disability (meets ADA definition).
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Be a dependent of a parent who is a part of a non-traditional household: parent is a single parent, sole-income provider, previously incarcerated, houseless/homeless or someone with a disability. - Students with special circumstances, such as extended separation from school or unpaid probationary apprenticeship training, should also inquire with the program.
- We DO NOT assist with Baccalaureate, Graduate, or Professional Degrees
Priority of student selection
- Non-traditional students in vocational programs and majors in fields with anticipated high growth
- Traditional students in vocational programs and majors in fields with anticipated high growth
- Please Note: The maximum times an applicant may receive the Hana Lima Scholarship is twice during the course of their lifetime
2018-2019 Academic YearClick Below to Begin   
Completed applications should be mailed or hand delivered to the following address: ALU LIKE, Inc. Hand delivered applications must be submitted during normal business hours Applications accepted ongoing throughout the academic year and based on available funding |
List of Approved Educational InstitutionsAloha School of Massage Therapy |
Vocational and Technical Programs*Administration of Justice *Include but are not limited to the programs listed above |
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Hana Lima Scholarship Program (HLSP)
ALU LIKE, Inc., Kā Ipu Kā‘eo Department
Telephone: (808) 535-6700 | Email: HanaLima@alulike.org