Learning Enrichment Awards & Programs (LEAP)

The Hualalai 'Ohana Foundation is committed to providing support for family economic stability. From keiki to kupuna, our lifelong learning & enrichment programs (LEAP) are here to inspire hope, encourage people to dream and help our local families thrive. Our LEAP programs include 3 different types of awards - the Lifelong Learning Award, the Technology for Education Award, and Keiki Literacy & Learning Subscriptions.

Awards are provided to assist full-time and part-time (more than 20 hours per week) employees and their immediate family (spouse, dependents) after six months of employment. Students must be children of Hualalai Resort employees, contractors, vendors, service providers or hotel employees. Dependent age cap is 24 years old. Applicants are required to complete an EE verification form and submit with all applications. Household income cap is $195,000 per year combined. The Lifelong Learning award is open January through November. The Technology Award and Keiki Literacy & Learning Award are open year-round.

All applications are processed via 'OHANA ONLINE, our scholarship administration platform. To apply, please visit the links below.

LEAP Award Types

Technology for Education

Keiki Literacy & Learning Award

Technology for Education

The Technology for Education Award provides support in the form of computers, routers, printers and accessories to support remote learning at home. Award amounts range from $500 for a family with 2 keiki to $800 for a family with 5 keiki. Proof of enrollment and report card is required.

Applications are now closed. Please apply beginning January 2025.

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Lifelong Learning Award

Keiki Literacy & Learning Award

Technology for Education

The Lifelong Learning Award provides financial support for skills development in the form of coursework, tutoring and off-island learning.

Awards range from up to $1,000 to up to $3,000.

Applications are now open.

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Keiki Literacy & Learning Award

The Keiki Literacy & Learning Award is designed to provide flexible support in the form of learning subscriptions on an annual basis. Choose a subscription program that works best for your family in the form of child literacy subscriptions for books, travel and science kit subscription boxes, hands-on learning and discovery play kits to inspire and engage.

Applications Closed for 2024.

Please apply again in 2025.

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