Application period for the
2020 Wahi Kūpuna Internship Program is now CLOSED 

Important dates and deadlines for internship applicants

1. Internship Dates: June 29 - July 31, 2020 (work days are from Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week)​
2. Application Deadline: Applications must be received by March 13, 2020
3. Interviews: March 23-27, 2020
4. Notification Letters: Sent out by March 31, 2020

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Goals

The primary goal of the Wahi Kūpuna Internship Program is to increase the number of Hawaiians and Kama‘āina in the field of cultural resource management through scientific and Hawaiian cultural mentoring, professional development, education, and applied field experiences. The program also focuses on conducting community based research both on and off Kamehameha Schools legacy lands.

Eligibility & Application
​Process

​Undergraduate students currently enrolled in any of the Community Colleges or University's in Hawai'i are eligible to apply. Preference will be gives to students in the fields of Hawaiian Studies, Anthropology/Archaeology, Geography, or related resource management fields. Preference will also be given to students with ties and commitments to live and work in Hawai'i.
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The application process is used to inform the WKIP Selection Committee about your background, interest and skills. Upon review of your completed application and supplemental materials, you will be notified of your application status. If you are selected as a semi-finalist, a personal interview will be conducted by the WKIP Selection Committee.

What to
​Submit

Step 1: Download and complete the 2020 Application Form

Step 2: Answer the following essay questions:

1. What are your academic and career interest/goals and how will participation in this program help you achieve those goals?
2. What motivates you to work on cultural resource efforts in Hawai‘i?
3. What do you feel is the biggest threat to Hawai‘i's cultural resources and how would you try to solve this problem?
4. Explain why you feel you are particularly qualified for this program?

     *Notes: Please limit your essay to two pages double spaced.

Step 3: Turn in required supplemental materials

1. Resume
2. Submit latest college transcript (Official and unofficial transcripts are accepted)
3. Two letters of recommendation (1 academic and 1 professional). Please use the Recommendation Form template.

Step 4: Submit all documents electronically to:
               momi@huliauapaa.org