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OHA: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
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Educational Pathways

Job Opportunities (HFCS & Nā Kula Kaiapuni)

Take a look at our new resource to view Job Opportunities at a Hawaiian-Focused Charter School (HFCS) or Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Language Immersion School) near you! 

 

Scholarships Still Accepting Applications

The scholarship information provided on our site is for informational purposes only. Criteria and requirements may vary, including factors such as residency, preferential consideration, and membership. We encourage you to contact each organization directly for specific details and explore other scholarship opportunities. Verify the reputation of scholarship providers, and report any case of scholarship fraud by contacting the  Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-382-4357 For corrections on this site, email education@oha.org

Educational Opportunities


Hoapili Teacher Pathways Program – Tuition-Free Courses  

Summer Session 1: May 27 – July 3, 2025 Application Deadline: May 16th 
Fall 2025 Application Deadline:   August 15th 

Teacher Pathway Program at UH Maui College 

  • Tuition-free courses in general education, Hawaiian Language, and College of Education prerequisites. 
  • Free online substitute teacher certification course and academic advising
  • Sheltered coursework over Summer 2025 for teacher certification programs (open to program participants only). 

Please visit the website to view a full list of Program Requirements, Registration, and Deadlines. 

 

Ea Hawaii Field School 2025: Maui & Lānaʻi  July 20th – 25th; apply by May 16th (Click here to Apply!) 

  • This field school includes tuition-free 3-credit course (ES 496: Special Topics in Ethnic Studies), roundtrip airfare to Maui, ferry to Lānaʻi, as well as 3-night lodging at camp site on Maui and 2 nights on Lānaʻi, five guest instructors over five days, huakaʻi to different locations, Meals included! (Total cost out-of-pocket by student for this field school would be $240 (course fee).
  • Students from UH Maui College & UH Mānoa are encouraged to apply

NHSS Summer Institute 2025: application 

  • NHSS Summer Institute program is intended for incoming, transfer, continuing and prospective Hawaiian students from all UH campuses, with a priority for UH Mānoa students. The program offers sheltered coursework over the summer, taught primarily by Hawaiian professors and instructors in a range of disciplines. Tuition-free courses, requiring students to only pay for the course & term fees (approx. $150 – $250 per class).
  • Visit here for Program Requirements, Class list & submit your application today!
    • Questions? email: nhsshelp@hawaii.edu 
    • Courses are closed, only for NHSS Summer Institue students
      • Summer Session 1: May 27 – July 3
        • Courses 
      • Intercession: June 16 – July 25
      • Summer Session 2: July 7 – August 15 

UHM BEd COE Common Scholarship Extended to June 1st, 2025 

  • In partnership with Hoapili Teacher Ppathways. 
  • Application – COE Common Scholarship Application, Instructions – COE Common Scholarship
    • Requirements: Junior Standing + COE Prerequisites 
    • For more info email mblow@hawaii.edu

Papa Kahu Aʻoākumu KED 651A (2 Credit) Na Kumu Noelani Iokepa-Guerrero 

  • *Meets HIDOE Mentor Teacher Course Requirements 
  • Hui Zoom June 3 – 4, 9am – 11am  / Hui kino ma Hilo June 17 – 18, 9:00am – 5:00pm 
  • Hybrid (Online & In-Person Learning (20 hola aʻo ʻīwā / 10 hou aku hola aʻo ʻīwā ʻole) 
  • E kele i ʻaneʻi e hōʻike mai ai i kou hoihoi.

    Hoʻolauna Hakalama KED 312 (1 Credit) Na Kumu Noelani Iokepa-Guerrero 

    • May 26 – June 23, Pōʻakahi (Mon) 4pm – 5:30pm 
    • Online Synchronous & Asynchronous 
    • Tuition Assistance Available 
    • E kele i ʻaneʻi a e hōʻike mai ai i kou hoihoi. 

Papa Uapo HWST 111: Papa ʻOhana (3 Credit) Na Kumu Pōmaikaʻi Iaea   

    • July 7 – 25, 2025 
    • Hybrid Online & In-Person (2 Weeks ZOOM &1 Week in Hilo)
    • Financial Assistance to cover: Tuition, Student Fees, Airfare, Accommodations, Meals
    • Interested? please email Pōmaikaʻi: piaea@hawaii.edu 

Training & Education Opportunities with The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Community Services 

Level Up with WorkHawai’i! Access free support to advance your life and career. WorkHawai’i offers career development, housing assistance, training and education, and veteran services. Get help with internships, job training, rental support and more. Open enrollment available now! SCAN QR code below or click here to fill out the Program Interest Form. For more info you can contact the Enrollment Team: (808) 768-5703 email: EnrollWorkHawaii@honolulu.gov
 
 

FREE Online Course for Hawai’i Teachers! Enrollment Deadline: May 18th, 2025 

Hawai”i Pacific University, in partnership with the Hawai’i Council on Economic Education, offers a free online course for all Hawai’i educators – public, private, PreK-12, adult education, and part-time. Earn 3 graduate-level reclassification credits while gaining practical tools to teach economic concepts tied to real local issues like inflation and housing. No prior economics experience needed. View online flier with clickable links here. Course questions? Email: gdericks@hpu.edu
 
Course Dates: June 3 – July 27, 2025 (Tuesdays, 5:15p – 8:10PM via Zoom or recorded) 
Enroll Here –  enrollment questions? email registrar@hpu.edu 
 
 

Ka Lama Education Academy – INPEACE 

INPEACE has been servicing the Waiʻanae Coast for 30 years and since 2024, they have expanded to Kapolei, Ewa, East Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi (entire island), and Molokaʻi (entire island). The Ka Lama Education Academy (KLEA) supports community members in pursuit to become high-quality teachers in their home communities through college support, mentorship, and professional training. For more info please visit their website.

Brief Overview of services & support through Ka Lama Education Academy: 
 
Hua Kaiāulu – College Attainment Kumu Kaiāulu – Educator Development 

INPEACE provides support for those interested and/or earning certificates/degrees in teaching and education.

  1. Educational Coaching
  2. Financial Assistance (internal & external) for tuition and/or textbooks.
  3. Workshops

INPEACE provides support to in-service teachers, who are seeking professional development training and career advancement. 

  1. Career Coaching
  2. Financial Assistance (internal & external) for PD, PDE3, NBCT, etc…
  3. Professional Development workshops that provide culturally relevant and STEM focused curriculum. 
 
Eligibility Requirements Participation Requirements 
  1. Native Hawaiian preference, but not limited to
  2. Teach and/or live in Waiʻanae, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Molokaʻi, Kauaʻi and East Hawaiʻi Island.
    • Teach and/or live in the areas listed above (for a minimum of 3 years)
  3. Interested in the field of Education or Currently in the field of Education 
  1. Attend mandatory orientation (dates TBD):

    • At the time of enrollment for Fall/Spring/Summer
    • 1x per academic year for all returnees

    Attend at minimum 2 KLEA – hosted workshops per semester:

    • 1 of the 2 workshops will be a Hoʻoulu Waiwai hosted workshop.

    Meet at minimum 2x (fall and spring semester) with your assigned Educational Pathway Coach and/or Educational Development Specialist (via Virtual Meeting or In-Person). 


 

ʻOluʻolu i ke pā a ke Kaiāulu

Aloha ʻĀina Leader Awards 2025 

The Aloha ʻĀina Leader Award (AALA) was established by Kanaeokana, a unique award which honors graduating seniors from Hawaiian-focused charter schools, DOE kula kaiapuni, and Kamehameha Schools’ three campuses. Awardees are selected by their school’s principals, teachers, and staff, recognizing students who embody aloha ʻāina and community-centered values as defined by their school and community. Each year, this award celebrates their commitment to mālama ʻāina and their communities.

Hoʻomaikaʻi to the Aloha ʻĀina Leader Awards Class of 2025! These emerging leaders have embraced the kuleana to nurture and protect our communities through their commitment to aloha ʻāina. Their dedication continues the legacy of cultural values passed down through generations. Click on the picture below to visit Kanaeokana’s website to see quotes from the current and previous Aloha ʻĀina Leader Awardees.

Aloha ʻĀina Leaders Awards Class of 2025!


Ola ka ʻī 2025

It was such a joyful and beautiful experience immersing in community and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through conversation, song and dance. Our team is proud to have participated in this year’s events, where we shared our bilingual coloring activity book that tells the story of OHA’s journey, alongside a fun trivia game. Let’s continue to work together and support the daily use of our ʻōlelo makuahine. E ola nō ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

Download a free version of OHA’s Bilingual Coloring Activity Book: ʻO Wai ʻo OHA? HERE


Lā Heluhelu ma Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue

Mahalo nui to all the kumu and haumāna from Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Ānuenue for inviting the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to participate in their Lā Heluhelu on March 12th.  Two members of our Strategy and Implementation team had the pleasure of joining representatives from other organizations as hoa heluhelu, engaging with haumāna in grades papa Mālaaʻo to papa ʻelima (K-5) promoting literacy ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. It was truly a special time, reminiscent of the beloved show, Reading Rainbow. Students showcased their creativity when asked to moemoeā (imagine) the different sights and sounds being read about, bringing the stories to life. Our team is deeply grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and share moʻolelo, both familiar and new, in this vibrant learning experience. 

Representatives from OHA & other organizations became Hoa Heluhelu to promote literacy ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Resources

Are you interested in learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi? Explore a variety of resources to help you on your language journey! Click on the icons below to visit the many different waihona, online databases, collections of recorded interviews, videos, lessons, plays, and more. If there’s a resource you’d like to see added to our site, please reach out to our Education Team.

Papakilo Database Kīpuka Database Native Hawaiian Data Book
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ʻŌiwiTV
 

Hawaiian to English dictionaryWehewehe.org
 
Need kōkua with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi translations?

Visit Ka Papa Kuhikuhi Poʻe Unuhi, a go-to directory for skilled ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi translators. Whether you need assistance with creative writing, historical texts, PK-12 educational resources signage, or technical documents, you’ll find professional translators who can assist with your specific needs.

This project is a collaboration between the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement CNHA) and Kanaeokana, co-managed as a service to the lāhui. Government entities can use this directory to quickly identify businesses offering translation services for technical and vital documents, including documents subject to translation under language access laws such as Chapter 321C, Hawaiʻi Revised Statues.


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