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Welcome to Project Hōkūlani
The overarching goal of Project Hōkūlani is to support Native Hawaiian high school students to enter into postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through a culturally responsive, strength- and work-based enrichment program.
What We Do
Serve Native Hawaiian youth and their families throughout Hawaiʻi, including the islands of Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu.
- High School Students: Throughout the academic year, we provide bi-monthly student sessions focused on science exploration within Native Hawaiian culture and hands-on activities; college preparation and dual credit opportunities; paid internships; and mentoring.
- ʻOhana: Throughout the academic year, we provide monthly ‘ohana gatherings that prepare high school parents and families with college tips and resources; strategies to help children learn science at home; and other culture-based science activities.
Interested in joining the 2022-2023 internship program? Complete applications [HERE] and ask an adult to submit a reference [HERE]. The submission deadline for the islands of Molokaʻi, Lanaʻi and Oʻahu is closed. For the islands of Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi, the deadline is February 10, 2023.
About Us
Project Hōkūlani is an educational research project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Native Hawaiian Education Program Grant (Award #S362A200035 and #S362A210073). The Project Hōkūlani research team is housed at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Learn more about our Program Model and Team.
For more information, please email us at projecth@hawaii.edu
Key Dates
February 10, 2023:
Internship Track Applications due for Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi
February 25, 2023:
Internship Track orientation for Kauaʻi interns