STEM | Fine Arts | Leadership

The purpose of the Royal Merit Scholarship (RMS) program is to promote, recognize, celebrate, and encourage students who are on the journey to being the best and doing their best–excellence.

RMS Scholarships are awarded to students involved in Hanalani-sponsored, co-curricular activities who demonstrate commitment and diligence in the pursuit of high-level accomplishment and excellence. 
We believe that these activities provide valuable learning venues for developing 21st-century and leadership skills. Students may reapply each year for the RMS program.

Royal Merit Scholarship Program School Year 2026-2027:
  • The application process opens on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
  • The application deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026.



Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be current Hanalani students in Grades 6-11 for the upcoming school year.    
  • Applicants must participate in Hanalani-sponsored, co-curricular activities, leadership, and/or arts teams.
  • Applicants must submit their application and supporting documents to the Upper School office by Friday, January 9, 2026. 


Details

List of 6 items.

  • Application Submission

    Required Forms and Documents:
    • RMS Application for the specific category: Fine Arts, Leadership, and/or STEM.

    • RMS Portfolio, which includes:
      • Resume or Practice Record*
      • Report Card: A copy of your most recent report card
      • Essay*
        *See the applications for the category-specific requirements

    • RMS Reference Report (RMS-02):
      • RMS applicants must distribute two RMS Reference Report (RMS-02) forms per category to recommenders.
      • Recommenders need to submit the completed RMS Reference Report on behalf of the applicant to the Upper School Office.

    How to Submit Forms and Documents:
    All forms and documents can be submitted in one of two ways:
    • Hand-delivered to the Upper School office
    • Emailed (must be PDF) to RMS@Hanalani.org

      Applicants must submit ALL of their documents (application, resume or practice record, report card, and essay) at ONE TIME or in ONE EMAIL. They should also ensure their recommenders submit the reference report by the deadline.

      If any documents are missing or incomplete, this may delay your application process. 

    RMS Application Forms 
    Rubric/Critique Sheets

  • Interview/Audition

    Following the deadline, respective committee members will schedule interview sessions (STEM and Leadership) or audition sessions (Fine Arts) with the applicants.

    For Fine Arts auditions, applicants must perform for the proficiency selected on form RMS-01. Those auditioning must bring four copies of sheet music for the selected performance piece to the session.  Interviews/Auditions begin at the end of January 2025 - you will be notified following your application submission.

  • Committee Review

    The scholarship committees will meet to review and determine award decisions.

  • Decision Notification

    The committee will notify applicants of committee award decisions.

  • Award Luncheon

    An award luncheon will be hosted for RMS recipients.

  • Questions? Contact Us!

    RMS@hanalani.org
    (808) 625-0737 x452

    Upper School Office
    Monday - Friday 
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Closed on holidays.