HāKilo Summer Ecology Experience Application
- View the 2013 HāKilo (ecology) Summer Bridge Programs application.
- If you would prefer to turn in a hardcopy of the application instead of the online application above, please download, print, and fill-out the PDF version of the application, and submit the application along with the other required items to the address found below.
HāKilo 2 Summer Ecology Experience Application (for students going into their second year of college)
- The HāKilo 2 Summer Ecology Experience is designed for students who have recently finished their first year of college. HāKilo 2 builds upon the foundation created by HāKilo 1 and helps students to prepare for more advanced courses, research, and activities.
- Printable/downloadable PDF version of the 2013 HāKilo 2 (ecology) Summer Bridge Programs application.
‘IKE Summer Engineering Experience 1 Application
- ‘IKE Summer Engineering Experience 1 online application.
- Application instructions and more information can be found on the University of Hawaii system ‘IKE website.
Summer Bridge Eligibility Requirements:
- Completed (or will have completed by the Summer of 2013) three or more math courses in high school
- Completed (or will have completed by the Summer of 2013) chemistry and/or physics.
- Planning to attend college in Hawaii and major in a STEM discipline.
Summer Bridge Application Requirements:
- Completed Summer Bridge application (found above)
- One letter of recommendation from a high school science or math teacher, counselor, or administrator
- A copy of your current high school transcript
- Personal Statement: Tell us your story and help us to get to know you in 500 words or less. Please share with us your experiences, career/life goals, and other interests.
Please complete the online application and submit the other required materials to:
Mrs. Keolani Noa, STEM Outreach Coordinator
Kapi’olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road, Kalia 101
Honolulu, HI 96816
Alternatively, the required materials can also be faxed or emailed to:
Attn: Mrs. Keolani Noa, STEM Outreach Coordinator
Fax: (808) 734-9151
Email: kccstem@hawaii.edu
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at:
Phone: (808) 734- 9236
Email: keolani@hawaii.edu
Website: http://stem.kcc.hawaii.edu
What is HāKilo?
HāKilo is a six-week summer experience for Kapi`olaniCC students interested in the life sciences (biology, ecology, chemistry). HāKilo features math-intensive summer courses, hands-on `āina-focused investigations, and educational huaka`i. Native Hawaiian and other students from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Each morning, students engage in an emporium-style math courses taught by college instructors and assisted by student peer mentors. Each afternoon, students participate in faculty-guided research projects involving everything from aquaponics and loko i`a to poi microbiology and watershed mapping. Applicants accepted into HāKilo are awarded a full scholarship that covers lunch, math course tuition, books, materials, and supplies. Students committed to the program gain an edge on math and build their skills through homework and exams. Upon successful completion, students earn valuable math credit and leave with not only a hui of peers in STEM and study skills, but a better understanding of O`ahu’s ecology and various life science career pathways. HāKilo strives to:
- Integrate STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability, and nohona Hawai`i (a vibrant Hawai`i culture and lifestyle)
- Form a hui of highly motivated students in STEM majors
- Provide students with a strong foundation in math and science
How do I apply?
Complete and submit the following:
- HāKilo Application Form
- Personal Statement: tell us about yourself!
- High school transcript
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor
Submit all of the above to:
Mrs. Keolani Noa, STEM Outreach Coordinator
Kapi`olani Community College, Math and Sciences
4303 Diamond Head Road, Koki`o Building
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96816
or FAX to: (808) 734-9151, attn: Mrs. Keolani Noa
I still have questions. Who can I talk to?
KapCC STEM Program Outreach: (808) 734-9236
Mrs. Keolani Noa, keolani@hawaii.edu
KapCC’s HāKilo program is made possible through support from National Science Foundation: Tribal Colleges and Universities Program, grant HRD-1023665.