Proposal Competition
Proposal Competition
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The 5th Annual Honua Scholars Proposal Competition fosters new ideas that could positively impact Hawaiʻi communities through STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine). This year, we invite proposals exploring the theme: “Mālama honua, mālama kaiāulu, mālama kānaka: Caring for earth, community, people in the 21st century”
The 5th Annual Honua Scholars Proposal Competition fosters new ideas that could positively impact Hawaiʻi communities through STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine). This year, we invite proposals exploring the theme: “Mālama honua, mālama kaiāulu, mālama kānaka: Caring for earth, community, people in the 21st century”
Students may explore research questions, engineering and software solutions, and community-level initiatives to address the theme. Reflecting this, we have three main categories of proposals:
Science and Research: These proposals focus on hypothesis-driven experiments to better understand the world and gather data to guide future work as it relates to this year's theme. Previous submissions have investigated topics like the effects of video games on grades, bacterial concentrations at different beaches, ways to support student mental health, the impact of food systems on diabetes, the medicinal properties of native plants, and so much more.
Technology and Invention: These proposals focus on designing new tools that can address real-world challenges related to this year's theme. Previous submissions have designed robots that can monitor and treat impacts from coconut rhinoceros beetle, medical devices for knee injuries, apps to support language learning, apps to support caregiving for elders with dementia, and so much more.
Programming and Policy: These proposals focus on driving community- and society-level change related to this year's theme. Previous submissions have proposed community work days, mandating Hawaiian History education in local public schools, funding for solar-powered crosswalks, introducing peer support to classrooms, creating gardening programs to support mental health, and so much more.
Students in 4th grade through college are eligible to submit a proposal to this competition, regardless of nationality or origin. Prizes will be provided for outstanding submissions.
Students in 4th grade through college are eligible to submit a proposal to this competition, regardless of nationality or origin. Prizes will be provided for outstanding submissions.
Deadline: October 14, 2026, 11:59pm HST
STEP 1 - Review the information packet for details and instructions regarding the proposal competition.
STEP 2 - After writing your proposal, submit it here!
Be sure to upload the appropriate consent form along with your submission!
Do you work at a non-profit or are in education, industry, or graduate school? We are looking for proposal reviewers!
Do you work at a non-profit or are in education, industry, or graduate school? We are looking for proposal reviewers!
Mahalo to our sponsors!
Mahalo to our sponsors!
Disclaimer: The essay competition and prize money offered are subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the organizers. The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time without prior notice. Participation in the competition is voluntary and open to all, subject to eligibility criteria mentioned in the competition guidelines. The organizers shall not be held responsible for any technical glitches, network issues, or any other problems that may affect the submission or evaluation of essays. The decision of the judges will be final and binding. By participating in the competition, the participants agree to comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the organizers. The organizers shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by the participants or any other person as a result of participation in the competition.
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