what was the program about?
It was a government -funded educational program in which Hawaiian students were selected for enrollment in a university or apprenticeship to a trade, outside the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Kalākaua
Between 1880 and 1887, Kalākaua selected 18 students for enrollment in a university or apprenticeship to a trade, outside the Kingdom of Hawaii. These students furthered their education in Italy, England, Scotland, China, Japan and California. During the life of the program, the legislature appropriated $100,000 to support it. 
who is elias abraham rosenberg? An adviser and friend of King Kalākaua. which kingdom did the latter reign? The Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. was he into politics? Yes, before coronation he was a member of the Privy Council of State and a member of the House of Nobles. what was his role in promoting education? He started the Education of Hawaiian Youths Abroad  program.
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Kalākaua [SEP] Education of Hawaiian Youths Abroad
The Education of Hawaiian Youths Abroad was a government-funded educational program during Kalākaua's reign to help students further their education beyond the institutions available in Hawaii at that time. Between 1880 and 1887, Kalākaua selected 18 students for enrollment in a university or apprenticeship to a trade, outside the Kingdom of Hawaii. These students furthered their education in Italy, England, Scotland, China, Japan and California. During the life of the program, the legislature appropriated $100,000 to support it. When the Bayonet Constitution went into effect, the students were recalled to Hawaii.