2025-2026 NHHSP Postponed: The opening of the NHHSP has been postponed, please check back regularly for updates.


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 (Postponed)
    • 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.
    • Scholars are required to attend an in-person orientation immediately after being selected or awarded.
    • 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 (Not accepting applications at this time)
    • 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.
    • We don't have a specific timeline for when we'll be accepting applications, but we recommend checking back periodically for updates.
    • 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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