Summer Institute 2008

Nä Pua No'eau, the Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, is presenting "Summer Institute 2008", a 2-week residential, educational, enrichment program held on the University of Hawai'i at Hilo campus and University of Hawai'i at Mänoa campus. A variety of classes are being offered to students of Hawaiian ancestry currently in grades 8 - 12.

A native Hawaiian component will be integrated in all of the classes to provide students with Hawaiian role models, culture, values, history, protocol, and language. In addition to enrichment in academic areas, students will participate in field experiences, cultural activities, and personal development. A Hö'ike at the end of the two-week session will allow students to share their learning with families and the community.

Programs are funded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the U.S. Department of Education and in partnership with Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program (NHSEMP)

WHAT MAKES ME ELIGIBLE? I must:

• be of Hawaiian ancestry.
• be currently in grades 8-12.
• have a high interest, potential, or ability towards the class I am applying for.

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Obtain an Application Request Form of classes being offered. Decide which is the best for you and submit the application request form by fax (808) 974-7681 or mail the request form to:

  Nä Pua No‘eau

  University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

  200 West Käwili St.

  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4075

• Download the application from this website of the class you wish to attend and print it. (requires .pdf reader)
• Complete all sections in the application and return originals or mail by April 30, 2008 to:

• • Nä Pua No'eau

    University of Hawai'i at Hilo

    200 West Käwili St.

    Hilo, Hawai'i 96720-4075

• You will be notified of your status by May 12, 2008.

COST / TRAVEL

• There is no tuition. FREE
• Lodging and meals for students residing in dorms included. FREE
• Interisland transportation will be provided to neighbor island participants.
• A T-Shirt and activity fee of $15.00 will be assessed upon acceptance.
• A refundable security deposit for residential costs and travel is required upon acceptance.

LOCATION AND DATE OF PROGRAMS

Students will attend classes and reside in dormitories on the:

• University of Hawai'i at Hilo campus on July 6 - 19, 2008
• University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa campus June 15 - 28, 2008 or July 6 - 19, 2008