Lower-division Undergraduate Students

freshman & sophomore level students (0-59.99 credits) enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

What we can provide:

• promotion of TEACH-related* experiences throughout the UH System

• tutoring and academic support

• professional and interpersonal development workshops and experiences

• community-based aloha ‘āina and culturally-grounded workshops

• one-on-one academic and career advising and guidance

• one-time pathway stipend for incoming freshmen who have recently graduated from one of our target high schools:

  • Hilo, Kaimukı, Ka‘ū, Kea‘au, Leilehua, Nānākuli, Wai‘anae

Participant Kuleana & Expectations:

over the span of a single academic year (August to July), lower-division undergraduate participants are encouraged to:

• attend three or more Kawehena spotlights/ meet-and-greets

• participate in one or more TEACH-related* UH opportunities

• utilize tutoring and learning assistance supports at UH

• engage in two or more aloha ‘āina experiences

• meet at least twice with a Kawehena mentor

Fill out our Participant Interest Form to get started!