Apply for HISE 2026

OVERVIEW

Are you a high-achieving high school student who is interested in science and making global connections? Do you thrive in an environment of collaboration, cultural diversity, and applied learning? Join us for the 2026 Hawaiʻi International Science Experience (HISE) for a unique opportunity to interact and foster relationships with international peers while broadening your view of the world.

HISE empowers youth to navigate an interconnected world with curiosity, leadership, and collaboration. Through this program, students will connect with peers from around the globe, expand their international perspectives, and build lifelong relationships grounded in science, innovation, and culture.

During our 5-day program, students will experience engaging workshops, behind-the-scenes industry tours, hands-on projects, cultural learning, and collaborative activities across Hawaiʻi Island.

APPLICATIONS

Applications for the 2026 HISE program are now open! Please apply at the link below. The deadline to apply is March 8.

PROGRAM DETAILS

HISE 2026 will be a multi-day exploration of fun learning activities, behind-the-scenes industry tours, and collaborative projects across Hawaiʻi Island.

• • Program dates: July 19–23, 2026
  • Tuition: Free (Includes housing, meals, and transportation during program)
  • Spaces are limited

ELIGIBILITY

You must be a student at one of the following schools to apply for the 2026 HISE program:

• • Kealakehe High School
  • Waiākea High School
  • Hilo High School
  • Parker School
  • Konawaena High School
  • Keaʻau High School
  • Kohala High School
  • Kaʻū High School
  • Pāhoa High School
  • Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi
  • Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts & Science (HAAS)
  • Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter School
  • Honokaʻa High School
  • Volcano Schools of Arts and Sciences (VSAS)