Kīpona Scholarship Program

Hookena PondThe Kīpona 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.

Are you a NEW Kīpona Applicant?

Mahalo for your interest in the Kīpona Scholarship program. Follow the steps below to complete your application process successfully.

Step 1: Complete a Kīpona application through the KS Admissions Office.

2019-2020
Application Window
August 15, 2018 – September 30, 2018

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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.
  • Entering grade K, 6, or 9 (statewide)
  • Entering grade 7 (only for Kapālama campus)
  • Enrolled in or plan to enroll at a Kīpona participating  private school. (List of participating schools will be available early September.)
  • Have completed the admissions process through the KS Admissions office. (Keiki entering grade K and applying for Kīpona-only are not required to take the KS Admissions test.)

Your application will be ineligible if any of these conditions are not satisfied.

Step 2: Complete TADS Financial Assessment process

2019-2020
Application Window
August 15, 2018 – December 31, 2018

To complete this step, you must have completed your KS Admissions application.

Your financial assessment must be completed by December 31, 2018 or you will not be considered for the Kīpona Scholarship program. Follow the steps below to complete the financial assessment process.

TO COMPLETE THE FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT:

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.

Step 3 – Upload required documents to your TADS application:

  • 2017 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
  • 2017 W2 employer issued statement

If applicable:

  • SNAP/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 O‘ahu Resource Center – One Stop Shop at 808-534-8080. When ready, select the apply now button below.

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Are you a CURRENT recipient of the Kīpona Scholarship?

Returning Kīpona recipients are not required to complete the KS Admissions application process. To apply, follow the steps below.

2019-2020
Application Window
August 15, 2018 – December 31, 2018

GET STARTED ON YOUR APPLICATION:

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.

Step 3 – Upload required documents to your TADS application:

  • 2017 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ
  • 2017 W2 employer issued statement

If applicable:

  • SNAP/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 O’ahu Resource Center – One Stop Shop at 808-534-8080. When ready, select the apply now button below.

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Notification:

  • Award notifications occur in April 30, 2019.
  • Applications received after December 31, 2018 will not be processed.
  • All decisions made by financial aid are final.