Applicants must be:

1.    A Hawaii resident.

2.    A U.S. Citizen.

3.    Participating in one or more of "Duke's Sports" with a record of accomplishments and an intent to compete in college. Duke's Sports include canoe paddling, swimming, diving, surfing, water polo, sailing, kayaking, and volleyball.

4.    In need of financial assistance.

5.    Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA.

6.    Actively demonstrating the aloha spirt through leadership and community involvement.

7.    Intending to enroll full-time in an accredited college.

8.    Willing to stay connected to the foundation by volunteering, attending events, and giving back when able. 

9.    Willing to be interviewed on film for publicity of Duke's Night (awards ceremony) or scholarships.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

*It is highly recommended to prepare these digital documents before proceeding with this online form as they will help you to answer questions. You will be directed to upload your documents to your online account at the end of the form. Please name each file in this format: LASTNAME.FIRSTNAME DOCMENTNAME*

1.    The complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from the current year FAFSA. (PDF Version)

2.    Personal essay answering this prompt in 500 words or less: The signature tenet behind ODKF's mission statement is perpetuating the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku. What does this mean to you in your life? How do you perpetuate Duke's legacy and aloha spirit, such as through community service, leadership, or athletics?

3.    An official transcript of grades for all high school (and college if applicable) work completed. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. Schools may alternately send transcripts directly to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation at info@dukefoundation.org or P.O. Box 160924, Honolulu, HI 96816.

4.    Two letters of personal reference. Comments on your character, activities, achievements, or potential should be included. Recommenders should sign the letter and include their contact information. You may upload these letters as a PDF or recommenders may alternately send the letters directly to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation at info@dukefoundation.org or P.O. Box 160924, Honolulu, HI 96816

5.    Applicant's athletic resume for at least the last four years. Include the following: List of events competed in as an individual or with a team, results of all special competitions, time, and place of finish. List any records, achievements or special awards received. (PDF version)

6.    A recent digital color headshot photo of you individually for publicity purposes. Photo should be head and shoulders only, in the highest resolution available. (JPEG or PNG preferred) *

7.    A recent digital action shot photo of you competing on one of Duke's Sports, or a photo in your team uniform. This photo is requested but not required. (JPEG or PNG preferred) *

*Photos will not be shared with the scholarship committee during the selection process, to help prevent any possible unconscious bias. 

You will also be asked in the online form to complete these longer answers:

1.    Submit a brief bio about yourself written in the third person, to be used in media materials by the foundation. Include your full name, Duke's Sport(s), high school, college if known. It should sum up your major accomplishments and aspirations. (100 words or less)

2.    List your extracurricular activities outside of sports with years participated and any leadership positions or awards received. (1200-character limit)

 High school students may skip this section.