‘Ike Akamai Scholarship Application‍ ‍

The ‘Ike Akamai Scholarship supports Native Hawaiian and Hawaiian at heart youth in participating in KAHĀ’s Conference and other KAHĀ programs.

This opportunity uplifts ʻike, identity, and leadership rooted in aloha and kuleana.

UPDATE: Mahalo nui for your interest. Our applications are now CLOSED.

The ʻIke Akamai Scholarship is rooted in a commitment to uplift and invest in the next generation of leaders.

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25.

  • Recipients are expected to fully engage in the experience by attending all three days of the conference, honoring both the opportunity and the ʻike shared.

This scholarship is not only a pathway to learning, but a kuleana, requiring active participation, meaningful connection, and a willingness to carry knowledge forward by sharing it within one’s ʻohana and broader community.

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A group of women standing in a line, participating in a cultural or ceremonial event. They are dressed in traditional and modern attire, with some wearing floral patterns and sashes, and appear to be engaged in a moment of focus or prayer.