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.

2020-2021 School Year
Application Window
August 15, 2019 – September 30, 2019

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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.
  • Enrolled in or plan to enroll at a Kīpona participating private school. Refer to list of participating schools .
  • 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

2020-2021 School Year
Application Window
August 15, 2019 – September 30, 2019

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

Your financial assessment must be completed by September 30, 2019 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:

  • 2018, 1040 federal tax forms and schedules
  • 2018, 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 at (808) 534-8080. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year.

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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.

2020-2021 School Year
Application Window
August 15, 2019 – September 30, 2019

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:

  • 2018, 1040 federal tax forms and schedules
  • 2018, 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 at (808) 534-8080. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year.

Closed

Notification:

  • Award notifications occur in April 2020.
  • Applications received after September 30, 2019 will not be processed.
  • All decisions made by Outreach Support Services (Financial Aid) are final.