For questions, please email
alaHawaiiGirlsState@gmail.comThe American Legion Auxiliary Hawai'i Girls State (ALAHGS) is honored to offer this premier leadership program to the youth of Hawai'i. We are so excited that you have decided to apply. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are ALA Hawaii Girls State- but, over the summer 17,000 girls will be participating in their own state's program across the United States of America.
To be eligible to participate in the ALA Girls State/Girls Nation programs, you:
1. Must be in your Junior Year of High School when you apply.
2. Please see final note to send a link for 2 recommendations.
3. Must be a United States citizen or legal inhabitant of the United States.
4. Must attend all sessions (Final dates to post by May 1)
June 13
Monday
4-8p Virtual
June 15
Wednesday 4-8p Virtual
JUN 17 or 18 Check in and stay through June 20 In Person- Resident Hall provided
(Most Likely at Aloha Tower HPU dorms)
If you are one of the two girls chosen to attend ALA Girls Nation in July, you must be able to clear a background check by the United States government, the White House and the U.S. Secret Service.
If invited and accepted into the prestigious ALA Hawai'i Girls State program, delegates provide a $100 donation to ALAHGS to offset a small portion of program expenses including lodging and meals in order to attend ALAHGS. Donations are made once you receive acceptance into program.
Scholarships are available based on need.
To apply for scholarship, please email the Director at:
alaHawaiiGirlsState@gmail.comALAHGS is completely operated by volunteers (no paid staff).
Cancellation Policy: 30 Days prior 100% Refund; Cancellation 15-29 Days prior to start date 50% Refund; Cancellation less than 15 Days to start date will result in forfeiture of donation.
ALL Delegates must arrange travel to and from the program at Hawaii Pacific University Aloha Tower Dorms.