Kamehameha Schools Is Fair
Kamehameha Schools Is Fair
Honoring Pauahi's legacy, uplifting Hawaiians
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Preserving Pauahi’s Vision
Preserving Pauahi’s Vision
Kamehameha Schools was founded in 1887 through the will of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop to provide education for Native Hawaiians. Its admissions policy honors that legacy by supporting students from Hawai‘i’s Native community and helping preserve Hawaiian culture. As a private trust that does not receive federal funding, Kamehameha Schools operates independently to fulfill Pauahi’s vision of educational opportunity and community uplift.
Why Kamehameha Schools Is Different
Why Kamehameha Schools Is Different
Kamehameha Schools is not about excluding students arbitrarily. It was established to remedy historic inequities and provide educational opportunities to Native Hawaiians, who historically faced systemic denial of access to education and cultural resources. Unlike schools that discriminate to maintain privilege or segregation, Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is mission-driven: it preserves Hawaiian culture, strengthens the community, and honors Pauahi’s vision — not to unfairly exclude others.
Support the Vision
Support the Vision
Sign the petition and share your mana‘o to show your support for Kamehameha Schools and the future of Hawaiian students. Tell your story, experiences, or thoughts here to help celebrate and preserve this legacy.
It is incumbent upon all who believe in justice, equity, and self-determination to defend Princess Pauahi’s legacy and condemn efforts to erase the progress Native Hawaiians have fought for over generations. We call upon our community, allies, and all who stand for indigenous rights to reject this harmful narrative and to speak clearly and boldly.
Princess Pauahi’s will must be protected. Our trusts must be respected. Our futures must be self-determined.
-Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees
Other Ways to Support
Other Ways to Support
Spread Awareness & Educate Others – Share facts, articles, and posts about Kamehameha Schools and how they support our lāhui on social media. Teach friends, family, and community members about Pauahi’s vision and Kamehameha Schools’ history. Use the hashtags #ProtectPauahi and #KamehamehaIsFair to flood social media with our movement. Add @kamehamehaisfair and @protectpauahi as collaborators on your Instagram posts!
Donate to Programs – Support scholarships, cultural preservation programs, the Pauahi Foundation, and/or your Kamehameha Alumni class fund.
About Us
About Us
KamehamehaIsFair.org celebrates the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop by supporting Kamehameha Schools’ mission to provide educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian children. We are a community of Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians committed to preserving this cultural and educational heritage for the future of Hawai‘i. Our goal is to ensure Kamehameha Schools continues to empower and uplift Native Hawaiian students alongside Hawai‘i's communities while staying true to its founding principles.
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