Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program

The Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP) is a collaboration between ALU LIKE, Inc. & Kamehameha Schools. This competitive program provides summer school funding assistance to qualified students currently in grades K – 12. Scholarships are available for students attending Summer School at both D.O.E. and private* schools statewide excluding all Kamehameha Schools Campuses.

*Members of the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (www.hais.org), excluding Kamehameha Schools & private universities.

Summer School Assistance Program Summer 2023 Click Below to Begin Applications available starting April 1, 2023 Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis | Deadline to apply is June 9, 2023 Apply early to improve your chance of acceptance

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Students MUST be currently in grades K through 12
• Applications must show proof of financial eligibility.
• Awards are made on a first come, first served basis
• Preference is given to students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Only complete applications with all required documents will be considered for funding
• Documentation of student attendance & grades will be required

Required Documents

1. Student’s birth certificate (REQUIRED for every applicant)
   If student’s birth certificate doesn’t indicate Hawaiian ancestry, also provide ONE of the following:
   • Kamehameha Schools Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center Certification or Letter
   • Birth certificate of a parent showing Hawaiian ancestry
   • OHA Registration Card
2. If necessary: Foster, Guardianship, Power of Attorney (POA), or Court Documents (See FAQ #13)
3. Student’s Report Card (2nd or 3rd Quarter) (For grades 6-12 ONLY)
4. Income Verification
   All students need to submit ONE of the following documents to verify household income:
   • Verification of Public Assistance (TANF and SNAP/Food Stamps) WITH Household listing
   • Most recent Federal Tax Return
   • Verification of Foster Care through certificates or letters
   • Verification of Section 8 Housing

Information for Summer School Directors and Personnel ONLY

Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP)
ALU LIKE, Inc., Kā Ipu Kā‘eo Department
Telephone: (808) 535-6700 | Email: NHSSAP@alulike.org