Undergraduate STEM Scholars Application

Last updated August 2025

~ 2025-2026 NHSEMP Undergraduate STEM Scholars Application ~

If you are interested in learning more about NHSEMP, please email nhsemp@hawaii.edu. 

Student Eligibility

• Full-time undergraduate status (minimum 12 credits);

• Designated major is in the STEM fields;

• Designated home campus is the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (as indicated on your MyUH profile).

The following are encouraged to apply:

• Students with a strong interest in / connection to Hawaiian culture, values, and relationship to STEM

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:

A complete NHSEMP Application package includes the following documents submitted by the stated deadline:

1. 2025-26 AY NHSEMP Undergraduate Scholars Application (submitted via Google Form)

2. Personal Statement (embedded into the Application form above)

3. Cover Letter (uploaded into the Application form above)

   1. • Document Format: PDF

      • File Name Format: CoverLetter_NHSEMP25-26_LastName_FirstName

4. Current Resume / CV (uploaded into the Application form above)

   1. • Document Format: PDF

      • File Name Format: Resume_NHSEMP25-26_LastName_FirstName

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Please answer the following prompt below.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Each prompt has a minimum character count of 1000 (1000 characters = around 150 words, which = around 1/2 page double-spaced). You can use the "Word Count" tool found under "Review" tab in MS Word for PCs or under "Tools" tab in MS Word for Macs.

* If you choose to write your statements in a Word document first, you can copy and paste it into the spaces below.

PROMPT:

1. In your own words, please describe the relationship between Native Hawaiian culture and STEM.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 5, 2025 by 11:59pm HST

• Electronic Application submission = via Google Form 

• Personal Statement (1) = embedded into the Application Form

• Cover Letter = uploaded into the Application Form

• Current Resume / CV = uploaded into the Application Form

For questions, please contact: nhsemp@hawaii.edu