Native Hawaiian Health Care Workforce of Professionals committed to serve the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities.

Support Programs that Mauli Ola Mālamalama offers:

  1. Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship (Annually - Opens February 1 and Closes March 15)
    • The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program addresses access to health care by developing a Native Hawaiian health care workforce of professionals committed to serve the unique health needs of Hawaiian communities.
    • The program recruits and nurtures professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties most needed to deliver quality, culturally competent health services to Native Hawaiians throughout the State of Hawai‘i.
    • In addition to requiring admittance to accredited schools and programs, this merit-based program awards generous scholarships to eligible individuals that appear to be dedicated to providing primary health services to Native Hawaiians and their families in Hawai‘i.
    • Recipients are obligated to serve full-time in medically under-served areas in Hawai‘i for two (minimum) to four (maximum) years, depending upon the length of time of scholarship support.
    • Scholars will receive funding for tuition, books, other related educational costs, and a monthly stipend while enrolled “full-time” in an accredited university/college program. A coordinated service plan (licensure, service site) will be designed specifically for each graduate.
    • 2024 Eligible Health Professions (May change every year): 
      • Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
      • Dentistry (DDS or DMD)
      • Dental Hygiene (BSDH or ASDH)
      • Dietetics/Nutrition (MSDD)
      • Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioners (DNP, MSN, NM or NP, BSN, ADN)
      • Physician (MD or DO)
      • Physician Assistant (MSPA)
      • Social Work (MSW)
    • Should you have any questions and/or comments please feel free to email the NHHSP program at nhhsp@papaolalokahi.org.
  2. Kako'o Ulu 'Oihana Program (2 Cycles Annually: January – March and September – October  )
    • The Kako'o Ulu 'Oihana program provides one time support for members of the health care workforce that are committed to serving Native Hawaiian communities.
    • Awardees will receive funding for support that may include, but is not limited to, books, supplies, prep course, certifications, or licensure.
    • Eligibility (meet one of the following):
      • Student
        • In a health-related program
        • Undergraduate minimum of 2.0 GPA
        • Graduate minimum of 3.0 GPA
        • In good standing with program
      • Early/Mid-Career
      • Native Hawaiian Ancestry
      • Individuals serving Native Hawaiians and work for a Native Hawaiian Organization
    • Should you have any questions and/or comments please feel free to email the KUO program at kuo@papaolalokahi.org.

Mauli Ola Mālamalama
677 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 720
Honolulu, HI 96813
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