The 2013-2014 Indian Health Services Scholarship is Available!

| March 28, 2013

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP Documentation of American Indian/Alaska Native Membership or Descendent Status is required to apply! Eligible professions (click here for a list of eligible professions – PDF) Deadline: April 14, 2013 Click here to visit the IHS Scholarship website.

National Health Service Corps 2013 Application Information

| March 22, 2013

The 2013 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship application cycle is now open! The deadline to apply is May 14, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. EST. To learn more about program eligibility and requirements, visit: http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/downloads/spapplicationguide.pdf. Join the NHSC for an audio conference call on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. EST (7:00-8:30 [...]

New Resources Available for NHSC Loan Repayment Applicants

| March 22, 2013

Do you have questions about the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program 2013 Application? Additional resources are now available to help you navigate the process. NHSC Loan Repayment Application and Program Guidelines (Recorded Webinar) – The 30 minute webinar reviews eligibility requirements, the online application process, and helpful reminders and resources. We strongly [...]

The NHSC and NCSP Scholarships are now accepting applications.

| March 21, 2013

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (NCSP) are both accepting applications for the 2013-2014 year.   National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students pursuing the following degrees are encouraged to apply: Physicians (MD, DO) Dentists (DMD, DDS) Physicians Assistants Family Nurse Practitioners Click here to learn more about the NHSC. [...]

Community Services from Ke Ola Mamo

| February 6, 2013

Aloha!  Ke Ola Mamo will be offering free screening and education beginning next week (Feb 11-15), and ending in June.  They will be available at several locations on Oahu (see flyer for dates and times).  We encourage all to attend, and to take advantage of Ke Ola Mamo’s free health screening and educational programs. You [...]

Papa Ola Lōkahi mourns the loss of Senator Inouye

| December 18, 2012

(Kaka‘ako, O‘ahu) Halalū ka Na‘au. There is an emptiness deep within.  For the many decades, Senator Daniel K. Inouye has been the pouhana, main post, for those of us who have partnered with the federal government’s contributions to improving the health and wellbeing of nā kānaka maoli. Senator Inouye worked tirelessly with fellow Congressional members [...]

George Washington U.’s Native American Political Leadership Program

| October 5, 2012

As per the NAPLP web page: The NAPLP is a FULL SCHOLARSHIP program designed to give Native American undergraduates an incredible educational opportunity in the nation’s capital. Partnering with Semester In Washington Politics, NAPLP students take classes at GW, participate in hands-on internships and interact with political leaders and policymakers. NAPLP includes a series of [...]

Congratulations, Dr. Kealoha-Beaudet!

| August 28, 2012

The staff at the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program would like to extend their aloha and congratulations to Dr. Claren Kealoha-Beaudet.  Dr. Kealoha-Beaudet is a Clinical Psychologist and an alumni of the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program, and she currently works at the North Hawai`i Community Hospital in Kamuela.  She is the Director of Behavioral [...]

Congratulations, Hardy Spoehr!

| June 12, 2012

The staff of the Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program would like to extend our warmest congratulations and aloha to Hardy Spoehr, the CEO of our parent agency Papa Ola Lokahi.  Hardy was recently awarded the 2012 Samuel Chapman Armstrong Humanitarian Award by the Punahou Alumni Association in recognition of a lifetime of service to the Native Hawaiian/Pacific [...]

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Internship/Fellowship Opportunities!

| April 27, 2012

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) is currently seeking young Native Hawaiian graduate and undergraduate students interested in summer internships and/or fellowship opportunities! Internships The Committee on Indian Affairs offers internships to qualified undergraduate/graduate students, and law students. We are currently accepting applications for internships.  Please fax your cover letter, resume and references to [...]