Chaminade University of Honolulu

HOME RUN Initiative Education Award

Chaminade University is a proud participant in the statewide HOME RUN (Hawaiʻi Outreach for Medical Education in Rural Under-resourced Neighborhoods) initiative, a transformative effort designed to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s healthcare workforce in rural and underserved communities.

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Your Future in Healthcare Starts Here

Now more than ever, Hawai‘i needs compassionate healthcare professionals to serve communities across the islands. The HOME RUN Initiative Education Award provides free tuition and fees for students pursuing health or health IT careers who commit to working for five (5) years in rural Hawai‘i communities after graduation. Through this initiative, Chaminade University is helping prepare the next generation of healthcare leaders dedicated to caring for Hawai‘i.

HOME RUN Initiative Education Award Eligible Programs

Chaminade received approximately $5 million over five years, beginning in 2026, to support students pursuing degrees in healthcare and behavioral health fields. Below are the programs that qualify for the HOME RUN Initiative.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

  • B.S. Nursing

Master’s & Doctoral Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your educational journey, advance your training and career, and join a community of professionals dedicated to building a healthier, stronger Hawai‘i, there are just a few steps to complete to apply to the HOME RUN Initiative Education Award.

Please remember that if you receive the HOME RUN Initiative Education Award to fund for your education, you will need to commit to working for five (5) years in a rural* community in Hawai‘i after graduation.

Rural communities include all neighbor islands and only the following O‘ahu zip codes: 96792 (Wai‘anae), 96786 (Wahiawā), 96795 (Waimānalo), 96717 (Hau‘ula), 96762 (Lā‘ie), 96731 (Kahuku), 96712 (Hale‘iwa), and 96791 (Waialua).

Resources

Chaminade University

HOME RUN Initiative

Questions

If you have any questions, we’re happy to help you. Please contact Dr. Chrystie Naeole at [email protected].