Our Programs

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The Hualālai ‘Ohana Foundation offers scholarships to support the educational goals of our eligible employee families and provide financial assistance for private school tuition and higher education.

Our mission is to support the educational goals of our eligible employee families and provide financial assistance for private school tuition and higher education. Studies have shown that early childhood education, such as preschool (prekindergarten), can enhance a child’s ability to excel throughout the remainder of their academic years.  We are excited to give our ‘ohana Keiki that additional support to create academic success in their lives.

To support the educational goals of our eligible employee families and provide financial assistance for private school tuition for grades Prekindergarten through 12th grade.  Scholarship awards are paid directly to the schools to assist families in their efforts to afford private school education for their children.

PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. 

DOWNLOAD K-12 APPLICATIONS HERE:

Scholarship award amounts, up to $3,500 per school year, are based on Financial Need (tuition costs, income, the size of household, individual circumstances); and Academic Merit (GPA, and after grade 5, outstanding achievement and community service).  Award payments are made in full prior to the start of the academic year. The awards are paid for tuition costs, official student fees, and textbooks.  The award does not cover after-school care, day care, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, supplies or transportation costs.  Parents/guardians must submit a personal letter outlining the student’s educational goals and/or special needs and a description of financial need.  Applicants will be responsible for any tuition expenses not covered by this award.

Hualālai community employees* who have worked on property for at least one year or have worked 1040 hours (part time) as of the application deadline.  Families earning a combined annual gross income of $195,000.00 or more are not eligible.

Eligible recipients are Hualālai Community employees* children, ages 3-18, legal dependents only.  Enrolling preschool students must turn 3 years old by the date of the application in order to qualify.  Employees who are not parents of children they are applying for must provide documentation of legal guardianship.  If the child does not reside with the employee, financial information for the custodial parent will be required.

Students must be enrolled or applied for enrollment in an accredited educational institution or program; see the list of approved preschools.  Proof of enrollment will be required.  Students must meet a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 (C+) at the time of application.  Current report cards or transcripts will be required only for grades 1-12.

Higher education, in the form of traditional 2-year and 4-year colleges, online degrees and trade schools, is essential to the advancement of our ‘ohana youth and adults.  However, sometimes the financial burden can keep even the brightest student from pursuing their goals.  The foundation is proud to help support the academic dreams of our new high school graduates and continuing adult learners.  

To support the educational goals of our eligible employee families and to provide financial assistance for higher education.  HED scholarship awards are available for eligible recipients enrolled in a degree-earning program (Associates or equivalent, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate).

DOWNLOAD HIGHER EDUCATION APPLICATIONS HERE:

Scholarship award amounts are based on Financial Need (tuition costs, income, the size of household, individual circumstances); and Academic Merit (GPA, outstanding achievement and community service).   Award payments are made twice per academic year,  for the first semester, then for the second semester.  The awards are paid only for tuition costs, official student fees, and textbooks.  The award does not cover extracurricular activities, housing, supplies or transportation costs.  Students must submit a personal letter outlining his or her educational goals and/or special consideration and a description of financial need.  Applicants will be responsible for any tuition expenses not covered by this award.

Hualālai community employees* who have worked on property for at least one year or have worked 1040 hours (part time) as of the application deadline.  Families earning a combined annual gross income of $195,000.00 or more are not eligible.

Eligible recipients are Hualālai Community employees*, their spouses and their legal dependent children up to age 24.  Employees who are not parents of children they are applying for must provide documentation of legal guardianship.  If the child does not reside with the employee, financial information for the custodial parent will be required.

Students must be enrolled or applied for enrollment in an accredited educational institution or program.  Proof of acceptance will be required.  Students must meet minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 (C+) at the time of application and maintain GPA to receive the second semester scholarship payment.  Official report cards or transcripts will be required for all applications.  Oneline grades or copies of transcripts will only be accepted for mid-year GPA check.

Hualālai Community Employee includes employees of Hualālai Investors, LLC or Four Seasons Resort Hualālai; and any Hualālai Resort contractor, which means an employee or independent contractor of another company who provides services to the resort, hotel or resident homeowner for a minimum of 20 hours per week for over one year.

Annual gross income is a total of all forms of gross income, prior to deductions, including pre-tax adjustments or deductions, contributions to retirement accounts or cafeteria plans, i.e., Social Security wages per W-2 form, and also includes any self-employment or rental property income.

Approved preschools are Kamehameha Preschool; Montessori Preschool; University of Nations; Small World Preschool; Creative Day Preschool, Alakai Academy, and Waikoloa Baptist Keikiland.

Request to consider a New Preschool:  If you wish to see additional Preschools included on the approved list, please complete and submit the Request Form attached below to the foundation office.

This program supports the educational goals of our eligible employee families and provides financial assistance with tutoring of a child or adult, and/or provides financial support.  To support the educational goals of our eligible employee families and to provide financial assistance with tutoring of a child or adult, and/or to provide financial support for eligible recipients who wish to take strides toward their educational or career advancement; or deepening their cultural studies through coursework.

Focus is on core skills, including, but not limited to leadership, life management, personal and inter-personal development, foreign languages, intern or specialty classes on college campuses, Curriculum based club programs, pre-college programs and credited study abroad programs and software education are eligible to all employees and family members, regardless of job position.

Educational Opportunities Award amounts are equal to 50% – 90% of the eligible program applied for; not to exceed $1,000 per recipient per the calendar year.  The Educational Opportunity Award is not necessarily aimed toward an academic degree, but should be relevant to the applicant’s chosen (or aspiring) career path; or toward gaining a greater understanding of Hawaiian culture.

Off-Island Educational Opportunities Award amounts are equal to 50% of the eligible costs applied for; not to exceed $3,000 per recipient per the calendar year.  The Off-Island Learning Award is similar to the Educational Opportunities Award and uses the same criteria for the eligible program, but is designed for programs off-island to support with the added expense of travel related costs.   Limited to three awards per family, per the calendar year.

Tutoring Award amounts are equal to 50% – 90% of the eligible tutoring program applied for; not to exceed $2,000 per recipient per the calendar year.

Hualālai community employees* who have worked on property for at least one year or have worked 1040 hours (part time) as of the date application is received.  Families earning a combined annual gross income* of $195,000.00 or more are not eligible.

Eligible recipients are Hualālai community employees*, their spouses and legally dependent children up to age 21.  Employees who are not parents of children they are applying for must provide documentation of legal guardianship.  If the child does not reside with the employee, financial information for the custodial parent will be required. 

The following types of programs/training are not eligible: athletic, religious or spiritual training, or more than one career change per recipient.  The foundation reserves the right to determine the eligibility of all programs.  If you are not sure if your program will qualify, please contact the foundation and an individual review can be done to determine eligibility.  Eligible recipients may apply multiple times throughout the year, but total award amounts are not to exceed the specific program limits within the calendar year.

Hualālai Community Employee includes employees of Hualālai Investors, LLC or Four Seasons Resort Hualālai; and any Hualālai Resort contractor, which means an employee or independent contractor of another company who provides servcies to the resort, hotel or resident homeowner for a minimum of 20 hours per week for over one year.  

Annual gross income is a total of all forms of gross income, prior to deductions, including pre-tax adjustments or deductions, contributions to retirement accounts or cafeteria plans, i.e., Social Security wages per W-2 form, and also includes any self-employment or rental property income.

This program was developed by educators and is age specific.  Designed to encourage interest in geography, science, world discoveries and a life-long love of learning.  A kit is mailed monthly to each qualified child.

World Edition: Ages 6-8

• Discover a new country each month, with souvenirs and hands-on activities.
• Everything you need to get started: Our signature blue suitcase, your very own passport, wall-sized world map, a welcome letter from new pen pals Sam & Sofia, stickers, photo and activity sheet.
• Access to online games in the Boarding Zone.
• A new country is featured each month with letters from Sam & Sofia, fun souvenirs, activity sheets, stickers for your suitcase, passport & map, and photo.

USA Edition: Ages 9-11

• Learn about two new states each month, with activity-packed state journals.
• Everything you need to get started: USA field guide, USA scratch book, wall-sized USA map, a welome letter from new pen pals Sam & Sofia, disposable camera and photo scavenger hunt project.
• Two new states are featured each month with 32-page activity-packed state journal, stickers, postcards, pop-out models, access to more information and activities online.

Each kit is a 12 month subscription.  Only 1 World and 1 USA subscription will be awarded per child.