Maunalei Hawaiian Ancestry Scholarship

In recognition of their deep appreciation for the essence of the Hawaiian culture, an anonymous Maui family is offering an annual merit-based, four-year full-tuition scholarship to a qualified student of Hawaiian ancestry to attend Seabury Hall, Makawao, Maui, Hawaii. Students of Hawaiian ancestry who are applying for admissions to Seabury Hall are eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to an entering new ninth-grade student who demonstrates a commitment to excellence in their academic and extra-curricular pursuits.

The applicant must also demonstrate outstanding citizenship. Proof of Hawaiian ancestry is required. The Maunalei Hawaiian Ancestry Scholarship committee, consisting of representatives of Seabury Hall, the Hawaiian community, and the donor, will select the recipient. Continuance of the four-year full-tuition merit scholarship is based on an annual review of the student’s merit and continued fulfillment of the required criteria.

To apply for this scholarship, the student must have submitted an application for admissions to Seabury Hall. The student should fill out the scholarship application form and return it along with the narratives, a copy of their birth certificate, and copies of commendation letters and award certificates documenting excellent citizenship, exceptional extra-curricular activities and community service. Other letters of recommendation are welcome and should be sent separately. A personal interview will also be scheduled. Notification to all applicants will be in early April.

For more information about Seabury Hall admissions and this scholarship, interested students should contact Jon Toda, Seabury Hall Director of Admissions, at (808) 572-0807.

Seabury Hall Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

“The Seabury Hall community has helped shape me into the person I am today, whether that be in the arts, academics, or athletics, but all this would have not been possible without the Maunalei Scholarship. Not only has this grant given me the chance to meet new and loving friends, but it has also provided me with a safe space in which I can learn and grow without having to worry about the financial consequences of going to a private school. With this scholarship, I have been able to expand my knowledge, improve athletically, connect socially, and prepare for life after high school, but most importantly, I have been able to help my family. Both myself and my ʻohana are forever indebted to Seabury Hall for the countless opportunities that they have provided us with.”

Kala'i Anderson,
Seabury Hall Class of 2021
Yale University, Class of 2025