ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Youth Hula Scholarship Program was created to expand access to hula and Hawaiian cultural learning for youth and families experiencing financial barriers to participation, with a particular focus on increasing cultural access for Native Hawaiian youth and families with generational ties to Hawaiʻi.
We believe cost should not prevent Native Hawaiian youth from having meaningful opportunities to learn, experience, and remain connected to their culture through hula.
A limited number of scholarships are available to help make a full 12-week introductory hula experience accessible to those who may otherwise be unable to participate due to cost.
Through this partnership, Hālau Kaleinani O Ke Kukui is providing the instructional scholarship by waiving the full introductory tuition.
Scholarship Value: $225
Program Length: 12 weeks
Session Begins: Second week of September
Registration Fee: $25
The scholarship covers the full $225 introductory tuition. A $25 registration fee, paid directly to Hālau Kaleinani O Ke Kukui, and will include a uniform t-shirt. Any additional supplies will not be covered.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Meet the age requirements of the introductory program.
- Be a new student entering Hālau Kaleinani O Ke Kukui's 12-week introductory hula program.
- Be experiencing a financial barrier that makes participation difficult or otherwise inaccessible.
- Be available for the upcoming 12-week session.
Commit to regular attendance and completion of the program.
The program is intended to expand access to Hawaiian cultural learning, with a particular focus on serving Native Hawaiian youth and families with generational ties to Hawaiʻi.
Scholarships are limited. Submission of an application does not guarantee an award.
Scholarship Includes
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition for one 12-week introductory hula session.
- A scholarship value of $225.
The scholarship does not cover:
- $25 registration fee.
- Additional supplies needed for class: 1 inch white binder, sheet protectors, and pen/pencil to be brought to each class.
- Tuition beyond the 12-week introductory session.
Attendance & Commitment
Because scholarship spaces are limited, recipients are expected to attend regularly and commit to completing the full 12-week program.
Repeated unexcused absences or discontinuation without communication may result in withdrawal of the scholarship.
We understand that illness, emergencies, and unexpected circumstances happen. Families should communicate with Hālau Kaleinani O Ke Kukui when circumstances affect attendance.
Continuing Your Hula Journey
The scholarship is designed to provide an entry point into sustained hula and Hawaiian cultural learning.
While continued enrollment is not required, participants who complete the introductory session will be invited to continue their hula journey with Hālau Kaleinani O Ke Kukui.
After the 12-week scholarship period, standard monthly tuition will apply.
Limited ongoing tuition assistance may be available through a separate application for students who wish to continue but experience financial barriers to doing so.
Receiving this scholarship does not guarantee future tuition assistance.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Complete this application.
Please answer all required questions. Short, honest responses are welcome; lengthy essays are not necessary.
2. Submit by:
September 1, 2027
3. Scholarship notifications:
Applicants will be notified by September 8, 2027.
4. If selected:
Families must confirm acceptance and complete the $25 registration with Hālau Kaleinani O Ke Kukui by the stated deadline to reserve their scholarship space.
Questions?
info@kekukuifoundation.com
Scholarship Selection
Scholarships are administered by Ke Kukui Foundation and are subject to program eligibility, available scholarship spaces, and the Foundation's established selection guidelines.
Ke Kukui Foundation is committed to administering the program consistently with its charitable mission and the cultural-access purpose of the scholarship.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a scholarship.