Scholarships & Financial Aid for Oahu Keiki Activities

Helps with: Pays up to $150 toward a keiki's youth recreational sports registration fee (community leagues, parks & rec, school teams). Season must last at least 4 weeks; elite/travel teams and one-day clinics do not qualify.

Who qualifies: Kids ages 4-18 who are currently on SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC (at least one active). Proof of enrollment showing the child's name, dated within the last 12 months, is required.

How: Apply online at pass.everykidsports.org (5-15 min) during an open round (Fall/Winter/Spring; the 2026 Fall round opened June 23). Upload benefit proof and the sport/league details.

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Helps with: Brand-new sports equipment, apparel, and footwear donated to youth-serving organizations — up to 8 donations over a 2-year period. Does NOT donate to individual families or children.

Who qualifies: Nonprofits, schools, and leagues that directly serve youth ages 3-18 in high-poverty areas and charge a participation fee of $299 or below.

How: The organization (not the parent) applies online; approval within 2-3 weeks. Approved orgs pay a shipping/handling fee equal to 5% of the equipment value.

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Helps with: Free and low-cost youth sports, recreation, and Summer Fun day camps at Oahu parks. Over 81% of Parks & Rec activities are completely free. Summer Fun costs $25 plus up to a $100 activity fee, with need-based scholarships/fee waivers available.

Who qualifies: Oahu keiki and families; scholarships for families who demonstrate financial need. (Replaces Leveling the Playing Field, which only serves the DC/Baltimore/Philadelphia region and does not operate in Hawaii.)

How: Register online at pros.hnl.info; ask your district park office about the scholarship / fee-waiver for Summer Fun and paid programs.

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Helps with: Free, year-round sports training and competition in 10+ sports (aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, powerlifting, soccer, softball, tennis, speed skating). There is never a fee to any athlete or family.

Who qualifies: Athletes age 8+ with an intellectual disability or cognitive delay (identified by an agency or professional). Young Athletes program serves ages 2-7, with or without disabilities.

How: Register at sohawaii.org (Get Involved > Athletes) and complete the athlete registration and medical forms.

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Helps with: Free adaptive ocean programs — surfing, swimming, outrigger canoe, clinics, and the monthly 'Day at the Beach' (first Saturday) — run by trained volunteers with adaptive equipment; free lunch at Day at the Beach.

Who qualifies: Anyone with any type of disability, any age — keiki are welcome (participants may need a caregiver present).

How: Check the event calendar and sign up at accessurf.org/upcoming; call 808-236-4200 or email Info@AccesSurf.org.

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Helps with: Youth golf and life-skills programs (6 progressive levels) plus summer camps. Sessions run about $75-89 and 4-day camps about $180, but the open-door policy means no child is ever turned away for inability to pay; scholarships are available.

Who qualifies: Youth ages 5-18 (some sessions listed 7-17). Open to any family; scholarships for those who cannot afford the fee.

How: Register at firsttee.my.site.com via firstteehawaii.org (Register My Child / Parent Portal) and email or call the office to request a scholarship.

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Helps with: Affordable group youth tennis ('Play to Learn' lessons), Junior Team Tennis, and non-elimination Junior Circuit tournaments. Part of the USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network that provides free/low-cost tennis to under-resourced youth; junior scholarships available.

Who qualifies: Kids as young as age 4 through 18. Junior scholarships for families who need financial help.

How: Find classes and register at ustahawaii.com/junior; ask a local coach or the office about junior scholarships.

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Helps with: Low-cost after-school and summer programs that include sports and recreation, plus meals, tutoring, and leadership. Membership is only $25/year (youth) or $10/year (teen) so a family's ability to pay is never a barrier (actual cost to serve a child is about $2,500).

Who qualifies: School-age keiki roughly ages 7-17; open to all — ability to pay is never a barrier.

How: Join at a local clubhouse — Honolulu (Spalding), Ewa Beach (Hale Pono), Kailua (Windward), Nanakuli, and Waianae. Find a club and enroll at bgch.com.

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Helps with: Sliding-scale financial aid toward YMCA membership and programs, including youth sports, swim lessons, and camps, so cost is not a barrier.

Who qualifies: Households that cannot afford the full cost; a sliding fee scale is based on total household income and household size (geared to households under about $65k individual / $110k family).

How: Apply by calling the Service Center at 808-678-4296 (Mon-Fri 8-5) or online; provide income information. Aid lasts up to 1 year and is renewable.

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Helps with: Waives the $25 per-child registration fee and helps offset the activity fee (up to $100) for the city's Summer Fun day-camp program at neighborhood/district parks (June-July).

Who qualifies: Families receiving Hawaii Dept. of Human Services (DHS) benefits qualify for a registration-fee waiver; kids in Title 1 (low-income) neighborhoods get the activity fee offset by federal recovery funds. Keiki roughly ages 5-13.

How: Bring your DHS waiver document to your local park at least two business days before your registration date, with photo ID. Register online at pros.hnl.info. Questions: call your neighborhood park or DPR at (808) 768-3003.

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Helps with: Waives registration fees for the city's low-cost year-round recreation classes and youth sports/activities held at district parks (fall, winter, spring sessions), not just Summer Fun.

Who qualifies: Families receiving DHS assistance qualify for the registration-fee waiver; residents in Title 1 areas may get activity-fee help. Keiki and teens.

How: Submit your DHS fee-waiver document to the park at least two business days before registration and show photo ID; enroll via the Parks & Recreation Online System at pros.hnl.info. Info: DPR (808) 768-3003.

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Helps with: Membership and program scholarships for the Kapolei/Ewa Beach community center: gym/aquatics access plus athletic programs, arts classes, day camp and life-enrichment classes.

Who qualifies: Households needing financial help; must submit income-verification documents (pay stubs, unemployment, Social Security, disability income, benefit award letters). Awards pending available funds; recipients must use the center ~4x/month and attend life-enrichment classes.

How: Download the scholarship and membership applications from the Kroc website, attach household income documents, and submit to the Member Services Desk or by email. Apply anytime. Center: 91-3257 Kualakai Pkwy, Ewa Beach 96706, (808) 682-5505.

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Helps with: Free, confidential statewide referral helpline connecting families to youth-development programs, activity/fee assistance, childcare, food, and financial help. Searchable database of 4,000+ programs and 1,400+ agencies.

Who qualifies: Any Hawaii resident; no income requirement to use the referral service. Specialists can point low-income families to specific fee-assistance and scholarship resources.

How: Dial 211 (or 1-877-275-6569), text your ZIP to 877-275-6569, chat 7am-10pm daily, email info211@auw.org, or search online at search.auw211.org.

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Helps with: Help with membership dues, uniforms/vests, program activities, and camp so any girl can participate. Also runs a free After School Leadership Program (ASLP) in Title 1 schools.

Who qualifies: Low-income families; assistance is need-based. Big Brothers Big Sisters Littles automatically qualify for a no-cost membership scholarship.

How: Renewing scouts should check with their troop leader first; if troop funds are unavailable, submit the Girl Scouts of Hawaii Financial Assistance Application (online) or contact the council.

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Helps with: Up to 50% campership funding for Cub Scout and Scouts BSA resident (overnight) summer camp fees. Council also offers travel assistance for youth from underserved communities.

Who qualifies: Registered Scouts with demonstrated financial need (need-based). Serves youth across Hawaii and the Pacific.

How: Submit a campership application through your unit leader or the Aloha Council office; contact the Honolulu council office for the current form and deadline.

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Helps with: Need-based aid toward music program tuition/registration, plus merit scholarships and neighbor-island airfare so young musicians can participate regardless of income. Programs are already heavily subsidized (true cost ~$4,000/student).

Who qualifies: Hawaii residents with demonstrated financial need; any family needing help is encouraged to apply. Serves school-age youth musicians.

How: Submit the HYS Financial Aid application online or schedule an appointment; call the HYS office at (808) 941-9706.

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Helps with: Free after-school academic enrichment plus sports, arts, STEM, and other activities during out-of-school hours; also offers family literacy/education services.

Who qualifies: Students at participating high-poverty / Title I public schools; no fee to attend. Oahu sites include Jarrett Middle, Kahuku, Kailua-Kalaheo, and Castle complex schools.

How: Enroll through your child's participating public school (ask the school office or check the Hawaii DOE after-school programs page for current sites).

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Helps with: Free/low-cost aina-based experiential youth learning during school breaks (spring, summer, fall) for grades 6-8, plus community programs, kupuna activities, and an emergency food pantry.

Who qualifies: Windward Oahu youth and families, generally Kaneohe to Kahuku (Koolaupoko to Koolauloa); open community enrollment. Nonprofit serving low-income coastal communities since 1968.

How: Register or ask about current youth sessions by contacting KEY Project at (808) 239-5777 or via keyproject.org; located at 47-200 Waihee Rd, Kaneohe.

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Helps with: Free after-school youth development including STEM projects, sports and recreation, community service, skill building, and support services.

Who qualifies: Youth ages 5-18 who live in and around the Kuhio Park Terrace (Kalihi) and Puuwai Momi (Aiea) public-housing communities; serves low-income families.

How: Contact PACT or the local TRY Center to enroll; see PACT Hawaii's community programs page or call the main office.

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Helps with: Registration scholarship that discounts 50% or 100% of player registration for recreational youth soccer (uniform and socks included). Does not cover the small national AYSO fee.

Who qualifies: Families with financial need. Documentation accepted includes SNAP, free/reduced-price school lunch, or other current government aid. Serves keiki in the standard AYSO age range.

How: At sign-up, request a scholarship/Playership code from your local Oahu AYSO region (Section 7 Hawaii). Ask the regional registrar; some regions have a light volunteer requirement.

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Helps with: 300+ scholarship funds (mostly college/post-secondary) plus some K-12 educational-enrichment scholarships (e.g., Keiki & Opio enrichment funds); HCF also grants to youth-serving nonprofits. Best for tuition/enrichment rather than direct sports-league fees.

Who qualifies: Hawaii students; eligibility varies by fund and many are need-based. Statewide including Oahu.

How: Apply through the HCF Common Scholarship Application (typically opens early December, due late February) at the HCF website; one application matches you to many funds.

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