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Paubox Kahikina Scholarship

 

The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in STEM or Tech in general.

The scholarship is recurring in nature. In other words, recipients receive $1,000 per year until they graduate.

Apply now  (Application period ends 31 May 2025)

See related: The big ideas behind the Paubox Kahikina Scholarship

2024 Paubox Kahikina Scholarship networking event

 

Scholarship requirements

  • Native Hawaiian
  • Pursuing a STEM or technology related major
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Annually publish content on your college journey

Event calendar

27 December 2024: Guided tour of ʻIolani Palace

27 December 2024: 5th annual winter networking event - The Pacific Club

1 January 2025: Application period opens (Apply)

4 February 2025: Zoom social mixer

31 May 2025: Application deadline (Apply)

26 August 2025: Zoom social mixer

30 December 2025: 6th annual winter networking event - The Pacific Club

 

Cashel Akana-1

Cashel Akana

  • University Laboratory School
  •  Oregon State University, Mechanical Engineering
Emele Blackmon

Emele Blackmon

  • Moanalua High School
  • Seattle University, Biology

2024 recipient statement

Gabbie Nakamatsu

Gabbie Nakamatsu

  • Punahou School
  • Santa Clara University, Biology
Makamaenani Kaili-Kramer

Makamaenani Kaili-Kramer

  • Kamehameha Schools Maui
  • Pacific University, Kinesiology
Noah Kalehuawehe

Noah Kalehuawehe

  • Kamehameha Schools Maui
  • Santa Clara University, Engineering

2024 recipient statement

Noah Kanahele

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
  • Dartmouth College, Computer Science
Dustin Kealoha

Dustin Kealoha

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
  • Dartmouth College, Economics and Environmental Studies
Colton Mills

Colton Mills

  •  Kauaʻi High School
  •  University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aeronautics

2024 recipient statement

Brayden Morioka

Brayden Morioka

  • ʻIolani School
  • University of Michigan, Civil Engineering
Bronson Morioka

Bronson Morioka

  • ʻIolani School
  • University of Michigan, Civil Engineering
Kawika Naweli-1

Kawika Naweli

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
  • University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Computer Science

2024 recipient statement

Katelyn Onzuka

Katelyn Onzuka

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
  • Hawaii Pacific University, Doctor of Physical Therapy 
Alika Rigaud

Alika Rigaud

  • Kealakehe High School
  • University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Exploratory Health Sciences (Pre-Nursing)
Luana Sproat-1

Luana Sproat

  • Grand Oaks High School
  •  University of Texas at Austin, Psychology

2024 recipient statement

Chloe Sylva

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
  • UCLA (waitlisted), Cognitive Science
2024 recipient statement
KoaChang

Koa Chang

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Stanford University, Computer Science
Landon_Choy

Landon Choy

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Stanford University, Computer Science

2024 recipient statement

2023 recipient statement

Hottendorf_Kainoa

Kainoa Hottendorf

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • UC Berkeley, Pre-Med

BrysonKau

Kaimana Kau

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Stanford University, Bioengineering/Computer Science
Dane Keahi

Dane Keahi

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Yale University, Computer Science
Erika Kwee

Erika Kwee

  • Punahou School
  • MIT, Mechanical Engineering
Logan Lau

Logan Lau

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Stanford University, Computer Engineering/AI
Jada Lee

Jada Lee

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • UC Berkeley, Environmental Engineering
MatthewLiu

Matthew Liu

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Johns Hopkins University, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Paul_Keahi_Selhorst

Paul Keahi Selhorst

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • University of Oregon, Computer Science and Math
Kapaeloa Aki

Kapaeloa Aki

  • Kamehameha Schools Hawaii
  • BYU-Hawaii, Computer Science
Dylan Dinio

Dylan Dinio

  • Iolani School
  • Northeastern University, Computer Science and Game Design
Montana Lagat

Montana Lagat

  • Kamehameha Schools Hawaii
  • Stanford University, Materials Science and Engineering
Taylor Moniz

Taylor Moniz

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Columbia University, Neuroscience
Bryan-Pontanilla

Bryan Pontanilla

  • Maui High School
  • Portland State University, Architecture
Allena-Villanueva

Allena Villanueva

  • Punahou School
  • University of Southern California, Computer Science
Harlee-Wong

Harlee Wong

  • Kapolei High School
  • Chaminade University, Forensic Science
Shaley-Yoshizu

Shaley Yoshizu

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Penn State Harrisburg, Immunology & Infections Disease
Kyrie_Bartolome

Kyrie Bartolome

  • Waiakea High School
  • Oregon Institute of Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kawehi_Cabuzel

Kawehi Cabuzel

  • Hawaii Preparatory Academy
  • University of Southern California, Environmental Science
Hailey_Grace_Michimoto_Fevella

Hailey Grace Michimoto Fevella

  • Mililani High School
  • Kapiolani Community College, Biology
Gabriella_Kanoa-

Gabriella Kanoa

  • Seabury Hall
  • University of Hawaii, Civil Engineering
Owali Moeai

Owali Moeai

  • Hana High & Elementary School
  • BYU-Hawaii, Computer Science

Taysia_Morioka

Taysia Morioka

  • Iolani High School
  • University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering
Joshua_Parker

Joshua Parker

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Harvard University, Economics, Statistics
Anna_Marie_Puaala

Anna Marie Dumlao Puaala

  • Farrington High School
  • Bates College, Biochemistry

Ariell_Siliado

Ariell Siliado

  • Waimea High School
  • University of Hawaii-Hilo, Biology
Alyssa_Lyman

Alyssa Lyman

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • Purdue University, Computer Science

Kobe_Lilio

Kobe Lilio

  • Kamehameha Schools Maui
  • George Fox University, Business Administration

Lauren_Kwee

Lauren Kwee

  • Punahou School
  • Harvard University, Physics, Computer Science

Nick-Wong

Nick Wong

  • Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
  • UC Berkeley, Computer Science & Data Science