School collaborators
Welcome to our school collaborators site. Here you will find links to various resources to assist your working with us.
Eligibility requirements
PKS Scholarship
- Preschool located in Hawai‘i
- Currently licensed by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) or the United States Department of Defense (DOD).
- Confirmed members in good standing and accredited by a recognized accreditation system.
Kipona Scholarship
- Private school located in Hawai‘i and
- Licensed under the Hawai‘i Council of Private Schools (HCPS) or accredited by a recognized accreditation system
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming a PKS or Kipona Scholarship participating school, please contact us at scholarships@pauahi.org.
Application calendar
The application period for SY2026-2027 has now closed. Please continue to check this website for updated information on application periods.
FAQ
The reconsideration form and information is posted at the PF website. PF accepts reconsideration using the form, an email, or a written letter. The reconsideration needs to be received by PF within 30 days after the notification.
No. An application must be submitted for the Kipona scholarship program.
The review process is based on income, assets, expenses, equity, etc.
Yes. The families may complete the 20 hours. However, when submitting the hours, the hours must be submitted by quarters (5 hours each quarter).
Yes. PF conducts an audit on 5% of the submission. Schools may request PF to conduct a random audit of the school’s families.
Yes. The school collaborator may advertise they are a PF school collaborator participant, but cannot use the PF logo.
No. However, please submit the updated licenses and accreditation to PF.
Yes. Award is based from August to July.
Yes. PF will confirm with the school the school’s tuition rate.
No. The PKS award will not cover for kindergarten summer school and the PKS award will be terminated. Keiki must be enrolled in preschool summer school to receive assistance.
No. If the class is for 4-year-old kindergarteners, the keiki is not eligible for PKS or summer school.
Yes. PF will adjust the award amount and family will be notified of via FACTS.
No. Changes to the award amount occurs constantly (changes in subsidy amounts, change of keiki’s school, etc.)
Students must adhere to the attendance requirement for the 2025-2026 school year and families must submit quarterly reports through the FACTS portal (opening in November 2025) to receive a disbursement for all quarters of the 2025-2026 school year.
PKS Scholarship community service hours are being recommended for the 2025-2026 school year.
We are always exploring ways to improve how we support our communities. One of the lessons we have learned is that there are many quality opportunities that already exist available for kindergarten families where keiki can develop a strong foundation as they grow older. The decision to discontinue kindergarten applications allows us to think differently and creatively about where our focus is needed and how else we can serve our lāhui.
No, PKS is a separate scholarship program for preschool only and award will not follow keiki into Grade 6.
The maximum award amounts are:
- Grade 5: $8,000
- Grades 6-12: $10,000
Kipona Scholarship community service is highly encouraged but not required. ‘Ohana can report hours in the FACTS portal between July 2025 and June 2026.
