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Ke Ala ʻAnuʻu

Ke Ala Ê»AnuÊ»u (KAÊ»A), STEM Bridge program is a 5 year grant initiative that serves Native Hawaiian students pursuing degrees in STEM pathways at both Leeward Community College and the University of Hawai'i-West OÊ»ahu. Eligible participants are provided academic support and social-emotional and financial literacy training and Hawaiian culture based education for 4 years.

 

Students receive guidance and support from the KAÊ»A Project Coordinator and support staff of the Native Hawaiian Center at PuÊ»uloa and UH West as well as a KAÊ»A Retention Specialist and 2 peer mentors housed at both campuses. Participants will be surrounded by a supportive environment to build and maintain a well-rounded cultural and academic foundation to stand firmly on to serve their family and community.

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