Honolulu (HI) Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Application Criteria
Application Criteria
The Honolulu (HI) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
is proud to announce that the 2026 Scholarship Application is now open!
This scholarship opportunity is available to high school seniors currently attending school within the Oahu, Hawaiʻi school district. All applicants must be planning to enroll in an institution offering a bachelor’s degree program or higher in the Fall of 2026.
Eligibility
- Graduating as part of the High School Class of 2026
- Resident of Oahu, HI
- 2.5 Minimum GPA (4.0 scale)
- Enrolled in a College, University or Trade School
The application deadline is midnight April 2nd, 2026.
How To Apply
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the 2026 Honolulu (HI) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Application either by using the online version or by downloading the PDF version for submission.
In addition to the application, an essay, completed checklist, and signature page are required. These documents must be submitted along with the application.
Application Package Requirements
A complete application package must include the following:
- Completed application with all sections filled out.
- Unofficial or official high school transcript
- Copies of SAT and/or ACT scores (if applicable)
- Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, civic leader, or someone who can speak to your leadership, character, and potential for success.
- Publishable photo of the applicant (may be used for official notifications or internal media purposes)
- Double-spaced essay (500–1,000 words) on what “Achievement” means to you and your plans for realizing success in school and beyond.
Submission Instructions
Mail or Email Submission:
If using the PDF version, send the completed application, checklist, and signature page to:
Postal Mail
Honolulu Alumni Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
4725 Bougainville Rd., Unit #233
Honolulu, HI 96818
*All mail in submissions must be post marked no later than April 2nd, 2026
OR
Email
Send your completed application package to: honolulukappas@gmail.com
Scholarship Awards
James Howell Achievement Scholarship
“…He served as a teacher for several years before moving up the ladder into educational administration, reaching as high as an elementary school principal.”
In 1945, his father, who had been working for a few years in Philadelphia, moved his family from Soperton to Philadelphia. They were part of the Great Migration.
Jim graduated from Frankfort High School in Philadelphia, and he was awarded a scholarship to Temple University. While at Temple, he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1956. He went on to graduate with a B.S. in education in 1959.
Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. army as a second lieutenant.
His first duty station was in Germany. Later he was transferred to Ft. Lee, Virginia. From there, he traveled to Thailand. On returning to the states, he spent time in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He subsequently moved to Hawaii as part of the 25th Infantry. From Schofield, he was deployed to Vietnam. After finishing his tour in Vietnam, he went to Ft. Sheridan, Illinois. He was discharged from the army in 1969.
In 1970, he returned to Hawaii, and he started a second career in a marketing support position with IBM. He worked for IBM for 22 years, and in 1992, he took early retirement from the company.
In 1993, he started working for the State of Hawaii Judiciary department, first as a fiscal officer and later as a court bailiff.
In 1994 he retired from the state.
In 2011, he was honored by the City and County of Honolulu as being the senior male volunteer of the year.
He continues to volunteer for Hawaii SHIP which provides Medicare assistance for seniors. In addition, he is an active member of Church of the Crossroads where he sings weekly in the choir.
John Hawkins Brighter Futures Scholarship
“…A prime example of a high achiever is our very own late revered Brother, Hiliary H. Holloway, Esquire.”
John was born in 1938 and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL with a Bachelor's in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics. Upon graduation John commissioned as a 2nd LT in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Officer. He served in multiple positions and assignments globally to include Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Nigeria, to name a few. He discharged as a Captain after four years to pursue his passion in the sciences. He pursued and completed his Master's Degree in Marine Biology and Science Education at the University of Hawai'i. John completed a 30 year career as as a Science Teacher at the Kaimuki Intermediate and McKinley High School and later retiring as Personnel Specialist for the Hawai'i State Department of Education in 2007. In retirement he continues to serve as adjunct faculty to the Hawai'i Pacific University's Master's Program for science teachers.
Application Review Process
- Review
All applications are carefully reviewed and evaluated by the Scholarship Committee using a scoring rubric. Applicants are assessed based on the following criteria:
- High School GPA
- College Board Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
- Essay Submission
- A holistic “whole-person” evaluation based on responses throughout the application
- Notification
Selected awardees will be contacted by a member of the Scholarship Committee via email and/or phone to be congratulated on their selection. At that time, arrangements will be made to schedule the official award presentation. - Presentation
Scholarship awards will be presented to recipients either at their high school or during a signature event hosted by the Honolulu Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. This event will serve as both the official presentation and a photo opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the awardees.