Proposal Competition
Proposal Competition
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***Early Bird Raffle! - Students who submit by September 30 (11:59 pm) will be entered into a raffle. The winning student and their teacher will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card!
***Early Bird Raffle! - Students who submit by September 30 (11:59 pm) will be entered into a raffle. The winning student and their teacher will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card!
The 4th Annual Honua Scholars Proposal Competition fosters new ideas that could positively impact the Hawaiian community through STEM. This year, we will invite proposals exploring “Ke Ola Pono: The Science of Wellbeing,” integrating Pacific Island wisdom with STEMM to advance health, sustainability, and innovation in areas like farming, healthcare, and education.
The 4th Annual Honua Scholars Proposal Competition fosters new ideas that could positively impact the Hawaiian community through STEM. This year, we will invite proposals exploring “Ke Ola Pono: The Science of Wellbeing,” integrating Pacific Island wisdom with STEMM to advance health, sustainability, and innovation in areas like farming, healthcare, and education.
Students in 6th grade through college are eligible to submit a proposal to this competition, regardless of nationality or origin. Prizes and substantial funding opportunities will be provided for outstanding submissions. Please contact us at info@honuascholars.org if you have any questions!
Students in 6th grade through college are eligible to submit a proposal to this competition, regardless of nationality or origin. Prizes and substantial funding opportunities will be provided for outstanding submissions. Please contact us at info@honuascholars.org if you have any questions!
Deadline: October 15, 2025, 11:59pm HST
Why participate?
Why participate?
A chance to win one of 25+ awards!
A chance to win part of $2,000+ worth of prizes!
Personalized feedback from REAL doctors, engineers, and scientists on every submission!
Opportunities for mentorship or internships with non-profits and research labs for top proposals, with potential access to funding support (supplies and/or stipends) to help bring projects to life
Top proposals will also have the chance to pitch their ideas at the Laulima Symposium on November 15, in front of real doctors, scientists, and engineers, for additional prizes. Registration for this FREE STEMM & Community conference today: https://www.honuascholars.org/programs/laulima-symposium
Get started on your submission
Get started on your submission
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 submittion!
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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