pauahi keiki scholarship parent portal

What is Pauahi Keiki scholars (PKS)?

Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great. Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) is a need-based scholarship. The application process for the 2022-2023 school year is open to eligible preschool-aged students planning to attend a participating PKS preschool in Hawai‘i.

How can the Pauahi foundation Help You?

Take that next step with a scholarship from the Pauahi Foundation. The Pauahi Foundation administers scholarships that have been created by our generous donors. The Foundation awards scholarships supporting undergraduate and graduate level areas of study, as well as trade and vocational courses.

Can my Keiki receive another subsidy for preschool summer school?

Keiki must be enrolled in preschool summer school to receive assistance. Can my keiki receive another subsidy (e.g. Preschool Open Doors (POD) or Childcare Connections (CCC)) and PKS? Yes. KS will adjust the award and will notify parents of award amount change via FACTS.

Does PKS cover summer school?

No. The PKS award will not cover for kindergarten summer school and the PKS award will be terminated. Keiki must be enrolled in preschool summer school to receive assistance.

How much is the K-5 award?

Awards will remain the same as prior year: Grade K-5: $7,000; Grade 6-12: $9,000.

Is PKS waived for 2021-2022?

We have waived PKS parent quarterly requirements (PQRs) for all quarters of the 2021-2022 school year. Families do not need to complete or submit service hours or attendance requirements in the Ho‘oulu Kaiāulu Parent Portal (HKPP) in order to maintain their keiki’s PKS scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.

Who founded Kamehameha schools?

Kamehameha Schools was founded by the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great.

Can a school collaborator advertise as a participant in KS?

Yes. The school collaborator may advertise they are a KS school collaborator participant, but cannot use the KS logo.

Does FASS conduct an audit?

Yes. KS FASS conducts an audit on 5% of the submission. Schools may request KS to conduct a random audit of the school’s families.

Can you complete 20 hours in a quarter?

Yes. The families may complete the 20 hours. However, when submitting the hours, the hours must be submitted by quarters (5 hours each quarter).