Niuhelewai Scholars Application
APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2025 HAVE ALREADY BEEN REVIEWED. 
We may be able to offer scholarships in Spring 2026. Please fill out this application to be considered. Spots are limited. 

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR NEW INCOMING STUDENTS ONLY.
If you enrolled in college less than five years ago or you are currently enrolled, you are not eligible for this opportunity. Please do not submit an application. 

The Niuhelewai Scholars Project is part of the UHCC system-wide 13th Year Initiative and is modeled after Kauaʻi Community College's Waiʻaleʻale Project. Each campus' program is funded by a generous donor and Honolulu Community College is grateful to receive support from a Kamehameha School Kaiāulu Grant. 

Niuhelewai Scholars provides Hawaiʻi residents with an opportunity to try college for free. Niuhelewai is the name of the ʻili upon which Honolulu Community College sits and was also the name of a stream that once flowed through the campus area. The name literally translated means "coconut moving waters" and refers to the coconuts that would all from trees that used to line Niuhelewai Stream and travel downstream. We believe this name provides an apt metaphor for the journey that participating students will embark upon while attending school. The program provides scholarships and academic support to participants to attain certificates and associates degrees at Honolulu Community College or just to try taking a few college courses!

If you have questions or you need more information please contact Kaleialoha Lum-Ho at lumho@hawaii.edu or 808-845-9176.

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ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for the program is limited to Honolulu residents who:
* Have not attended a college or university previously or who withdrew from college at least five years prior to applying.
* Have demonstrated financial need that creates a barrier to entering college.
* Will not be able to attend college without the Niuhelewai Scholars scholarship.
* Preference is given to applicants of Native Hawaiian ancestry.

In addition, please note that:
* Students accepted into the program must be a state resident as determined by the UH common application.
* Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may not be eligible for services.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR NEW INCOMING STUDENTS ONLY.
If you enrolled in college less than five years ago or you are currently enrolled, you are not eligible for this opportunity. Please do not submit an application. 

What is your First Name? *
What is your Last Name? *
What name do you prefer to be called (i.e. a nickname)?
Date of Birth *
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Mailing Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Phone Number *
Email *
Are you Native Hawaiian? Please note preference is given to applicants of Native Hawaiian ancestry. *
What is the name of the last high school you attended? *
Please indicate which you completed: *
What year did you receive your diploma/GED/other? *
Do you have any previous college experience (including early college or Running Start during high school)? *
What is the name of the last college you attended?
If you attended college at a UH campus, what is your UH ID number?
Were you enrolled at a UH campus for Early College?
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Did you complete a college certificate or degree? 
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What dates did you attend college?
How many credits did you earn?
If you previously attended college and did not complete a certificate or degree, please explain why you stopped attending.
Do you currently receive any of the following public benefits? Check all that apply. *
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Did you apply for enrollment at Honolulu Community College? *
Have you been accepted to Honolulu Community College? *
If you have been accepted to Honolulu Community College, what is your UH ID number?
How did you hear about this scholarship? *
Essay Questions
Applications will be selected based on responses to the following short essay questions. Please make sure you take the time to respond thoughtfully. 
Please explain why you want to attend college. *
What barriers prevent you from attending college? *
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