Kipona Scholarship Program
The Kipona Scholarship provides need-based financial assistance to children attending participating private schools in Hawai’i (other than Kamehameha Schools). Review the information below for eligibility information.
Mahalo for your interest in the Kipona Scholarship program. Follow the steps below to complete your application process successfully.
Step 1: Complete a Kipona application through KS Admissions Office.
2018-2019
Application Window
August 15, 2017 – September 30, 2017
Eligibility Requirements:
All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:
• State of Hawai`i Resident – KS defines Hawai`i residency as having lived continuously in the state of Hawai`i for at least 12 months immediately prior to date of application.
• Applicant must be enrolled in or plan to enroll at a Kipona participating private school. (Participating Schools will be available early September)
• New Applicants must apply through the KS Admissions Office.
• Keiki applying only for Kipona will still need to complete the full KS Admissions process (including testing) and submit all required documentation.
• Meet one of the grade level entry points below:
Your application will be ineligible if any of these conditions are not satisfied.
Step 2: Complete TADS Financial Assessment process
2018-2019
Application Window
October 2, 2017 – February 15, 2018
To complete this step, you must have completed your KS Admissions application.
If you did not opt out of the Kipona Scholarship program, you will receive instructions to complete your required financial assessment from Financial Aid and Scholarship Services by October 9, 2017. Your financial assessment must be completed by February 15, 2018 or you will not be considered for the Kipona Scholarship program. Follow the steps below to complete the financial assessment process.
Step 1 – Birth mother must complete a TADS Financial Assessment.
Birth father must complete a TADS Financial Assessment.
Step 2 – Pay a non-refundable $32 application fee.
(KS offers a limited amount of waivers and are given on a first-come first-serve basis. You will be able to apply for a fee waiver at the end of the online application.)
Step 3 – Upload required documents to your TADS application:
- 2016 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
- 2016 W2 employer issued statement
If applicable:
- Cash/TANF benefits
- Custodial/Court Documents
- Verification of non-filing form (notary not required)
Should you need further assistance review the frequently asked questions or call the Applicant Services Center at 808-534-8080. When ready, select the apply now button below.
Returning Kipona recipients are not required to complete the KS Admissions application process. To apply to this scholarship program an access code is required. Returning and new Kipona applcants are mailed an access code in October 2017.
2018-2019
Application Window
October 2, 2017 – February 15, 2018
Step 1 – Birth mother must complete a TADS Financial Assessment.
Birth father must complete a TADS Financial Assessment.
Step 2 – Pay a non-refundable $32 application fee.
(KS offers a limited amount of waivers and are given on a first-come first-serve basis. You will be able to apply for a fee waiver at the end of the online application.)
Step 3 – Upload required documents to your TADS application:
- 2016 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
- 2016 W2 employer issued statement
If applicable:
- Cash/TANF benefits
- Custodial/Court Documents
- Verification of non-filing form (notary not required)
Should you need further assistance review the frequently asked questions or call the Applicant Services Center at 808-534-8080. When ready, select the apply now button below.
Notification:
- Award notifications occur in March – April 2018.
- Applications received after February 15, 2018 will not be processed.
- All decisions made by financial aid are final.