2024 Scholarship recipients
View by first name:Aaliyah NeroScholarship:
Mahalo to my donor, it is a great honor to be a recipient of the Dr. Pauline Frederick Scholarship as I head to college to pursue my healthcare degree. I plan to be an obstetrician and serve my community in Hawai’i in the future. Mahalo for your kokua and for supporting my dreams. Imua. | |
Aaron-Kelly CarvalhoScholarship:
Mahalo nui iā ‘oukou no kou kāko’o. Your finanacial support will help me to learn the skills I need to be a successful automotive technician and help my father with his business that is made up of two kānaka. My hope is to be the third employee to help my dad help more people in our community. Mahalo nunui hou! | |
Abigail BeairScholarship:
Mahalo donors/representatives of the Col. Curtis Kekoa (KS '40) and Nenita Maldonado Kekoa Scholarship, Denis Wong & Associates Scholarship, Edwin Mahiai Copp Beamer Scholarship, and the Waipa Nishimura Memorial Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generosity, which has made it possible for me to pursue my dreams in performing arts. Your gift will allow me to gain skills and experience necessary to create future performance opportunities for marginalized students in underserved populations. I am excited to take the next step to New York City and I’m blessed to do it with your support! | |
Addie FisetteScholarship:
Mahalo donors of Manowai Scholarship for your generosity and support in futhering my education. With your support, I am able to pursue higher education that would not have been made possible without your help. This gift will allow me to focus solely on school, without having to stress about my finances. With your help, I am able to give back to my community that has given me so much. This gift will allow me to get a BSN in an accelerated nursing program. Again, mahalo nui loa for believing in me. I couldnʻt have done it without you. -Addie Fisette | |
Adrian BranScholarship:
Aloha Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association Don Ho Legacy Scholarship, I am blessed and thankful for receiving a scholarship. I know it was sown into good grounds which is me because I am prepared to study and work hard to achieve my academic goals. I am excited to attend the University of Hawaii Manoa and it is one step closer to my dreams, goals, and visions God has for me. Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association Don Ho Legacy Scholarship is a blessing to receive. Again, thank you for your generosity and the blessing of my scholarship. God Bless | |
Aiken NaiheScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Pauahi Scholarship. I am extremely thankful for your kindness and generosity. Because of this award, I will be able to continue to pursue my academic dreams and help educate and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture to younger generations. I hope to successfully continue my academic endeavors over the 2024-2025 school year, and my goal is to maintain a high GPA. I also hope to participate in an internship to gain work experience and volunteer in my community. | |
Akalaniokamahinapoepoe LauScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Teresa Kaleiopu Lau Scholarship for awarding me! This award will help aid my schooling by allowing me to continue my education and will contribute greatly towards my goal of becoming a teacher. Their generosity makes it possible for students, such as myself, to pursue a higher education through this act. This year I hope to continue thriving in the classroom as well as spending more time being hands on with elementary students in my community through volunteer work and tutoring. I am beyond thankful for this scholarship and look forward to putting it towards my degree, mahalo! | |
Akela AloyScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Frank & Ruth Midkiff Scholarship! I am extremely thankful for your generosity. This award means so much to me and my family as it will help us pay for my college tuition. In the next year, I am hoping to learn more about engineering as well as making new friends at the University of Portland. Mahalo again for your generosity! | |
Akiera Aida AipoalaniScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1956 Scholarship. I am beyond grateful for your generosity in assisting my future academic career by providing me necessary funds for my college expenses. This gift will help my ohana and I financially so I can fulfill my academic and athletic career at the University of Kentucky with less stress about the expenses, therefore, I can focus on my studies and athletics—Mahalo for your graciousness. | |
Alana GomesScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KSSPTO scholarship, some wouldn't see the value in smaller amount scholarships ranging from $200 - $500 but for someone like me who has no one to depend on because i am a ward of the state, i greatly appreciate anything anyone is able to give me. This scholarships will help me when it comes to providing for myself up in college because i will be by myself. I hope to get this scholarship again because like i said anything is greatly appreciated with helping paying off the enormous cost of college. Mahalo for helping those in need, we are all very grateful. | |
Alana JonickScholarship:
I am sincerely grateful and honored to be selected for your scholarship fund. Thank you for your generosity which has allowed me to receive a higher level of education, better prepare myself for college, and further my athletic opportunities by playing sports I would never have been able to at any other school. As I move forward to complete my education through Harvey Mudd College, I am very thankful for my time here. Because of your generosity, I will be able to receive the best education and further my education, and be able to afford college. Thank you for helping me along my journey to pursue my dreams. I have every intention of paying this generosity forward when I am in the position to do so. Mahalo again for this generous and thoughtful gift. | |
Alexus PeahuScholarship:
Mahalo donors for my Scholarship! It means so much to me and my mom forthe extra help and support for this upcoming year. With your guys scholarship I plan to use it to take full advantage of my opportunities in furthering my academics, and reaching my end goals of being a Dermatologist. Financially this was a big help to me and my mom, and we appreciate it very much, Thank you again! | |
Alina VickersScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Hisashi and Helen Hasegawa Scholarship. I am so grateful for your generosity to help me in my education pursuits. This means so much to me. This money will go towards my cost of attendance at UH Manoa and lifts a huge burden off of my shoulders. I am truly blessed and honored to have been chosen as your scholarship winner. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Alisiya MedeirosScholarship:
I would like to give a huge mahalo to the donors of the Francelia Stillwell Sportsmanship Scholarship, the Kamehameha Schools Association of Kaua'i Scholarship, and the William and Judith Fernandez Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generosity to my ‘ohana and I. I plan on attending Oregon State University and with these scholarships it will take some of the weight off my parents’ shoulders. This money, that will support my education, will also support my plans to become a civil engineer and help my community of Hawai’i, and I am extremely grateful for what I have received. | |
Aloha KaʻaialiʻiScholarship:
I would like to send a huge Mahalo to the donors of the Virginia Aulani Rowan Scholarship for helping me get a step closer to my journey. I am very thankful for your generosity because it will allow me to of course further my education but more importantly, it will allow me to help my lahui. Me and my 'Ohana are beyond thankful for everything that helps toward my education. Your gift that you've given me gives me inspiration to do what I aspire to do. Mahalo once more! | |
Alohilani MacariolaScholarship:
Mahalo Denis Wong & Associates Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generosity. This support means a lot to me and my family, easing our financial burden and allowing me to focus on my studies. This scholarship will provide the resources I need and enable me to participate in enriching extracurricular activities. My goal this year is to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to my field of study. Your belief in my potential inspires me to work harder and aim higher. Mahalo once again for this incredible opportunity. Sincerely, Alohilani Macariola | |
Alyssa FaulknerScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship! As I embark on my post-secondary journey, I would like to express my unending gratitude for allowing me to reach my fullest potential in not only my academics, but my character and citizenship. With the help of this scholarship, I am fortunate enough to pursue a degree in psychology and eventually return back home to advance the mental health of our lāhui and ensure the prosperity of future generations of Hawaiians. I am honored to continue Mrs. Richard's legacy, mahalo again for this opportunity! | |
Alyssa LeeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Hawaii Island New Knowledge Fund THINK for selecting me as a recipient of the award. I’d like to extend my utmost gratitude for being given this award as it will tremendously help lessen the burden of my institutional financial need. This will help me complete my final year of schooling, and catapult me into my intended career. Furthermore, this gift will support my efforts in providing for my family. I am so thankful for this blessing. | |
Alyssa MagalianesScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the “Mahalo Ke Akua” and “Desha-Mulholland” scholarship! My heart is so beyond thankful for your generosity of these awards and it is a great help to me and my ‘ohana in affording quality education for the next academic school year. I will take advantage of all educational opportunities within my college and community to continue in making a difference for our lāhui! This year is just the start of pursuing my career in education and I’m so beyond blessed with your support in these first steps. Mahalo mahalo mahalo! I hope to make you proud! | |
Alyssia Fernandez RuizScholarship:
Thank you donors of the Gladys Kamakakuokalani 'Ainoa Brandt Scholarship, the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1978 Scholarship and donors of the Kekuna'ai'ali'i scholarship. Receiving these scholarship awards takes away the financial stress my family and I have in funding for my college expenses. In my future, I plan on returning to Maui to become a teacher at Kamehameha Schools where I will be guiding the future leaders of Hawai'i on making critical decisions, which may impact not only them, but the communities they live in. With your scholarship award, you are not only contributing to my future, but the future of Hawai'i as well. Mahalo! | |
Amanda JardinScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Kauaʻi Scholarship. My family and I are forever grateful for your support in the furthering of my education. I plan to use the awarded money for my tuition at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where I will be majoring in Civil Engineering. Again, mahalo nui! | |
Amy McKeeScholarship:
Aloha mai e Hartwell Hewahewaokalani Lee Loy, Sr. Scholarship Selection Committee, I am deeply honored and humbled to be selected for the Hartwell Hewahewaokalani Lee Loy, Sr. Scholarship. As a Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) and a product of Hawaiʻi's public school system, I have dedicated my life to uplifting kanaka and kamaʻāina students. This scholarship is not only an immense personal honor but also a powerful affirmation of the potential for education to create lasting, positive change in Hawaiʻi. My PhD research focuses on developing economic sovereignty and resilience through education. I envision a future in Hawaiʻi where our keiki are able to afford the ability to live and thrive in Hawaiʻi, and do not have to leave the islands in order to get a good job or buy a house. I see public school education as the catalyst for this positive change and transformation. Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity and belief in my work. I am deeply honored, and I appreciate all that you do. | |
Andrew LovellScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the 'Alihi Scholarship. I am so thankful for your generosity in helping my family and I pay for my college education. Attending college is a big step in my life where I hope to learn many life lessons and develop myself personally. I plan to use my college education to start up my own business back here in Hawaii to battle climate change and protect the environment here. Mahalo nui again for granting me this scholarship and making it possible for me to attend college! | |
Anuhea KeliʻiwaiwaiʻoleScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Wallace and Barbara Ka'awaloa Scholarship! I’m truly grateful for your support through this scholarship as it means a lot to me and my ʻohana. Knowing I have your assistance financially allows me to focus fully on my first year of nursing in HPU's direct-entry program! I’ll devote myself to the nursing curriculum, gaining clinical experience, and embodying the nurse I aspire to be. I appreciate your investment in my future, and am committed to making the most of this opportunity to achieve my goal of completing my first year of nursing successfully. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Apoleihikiula CarvalhoScholarship:
Mahalo Donors of the Oswald "Oz" K. Stender Scholarship, I am beyond grateful for the generosity and opportunity. I am one of 5 children and with the help of this scholarship I will be able to continue school and relieve my family of the extra burden. I hope to secure more internship opportunities while I am in school so that I can get closer to my goals of giving back to my hometown of Hilo, and the island. | |
Ariana BlasScholarship:
I want to Mahalo the donors of the many scholarships of Pauahi foundation for giving me and my classmates the oppurtunity to pay for our post-high education, but more specifically I am grateful for the Mary Artherton donors for your generous donation. This means a lot for me and my family because this is one step forward to achieving my goals. Mahalo again! | |
Ariana Ferreira-TorralbaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the John A. and Georgia J. Meyer Scholarship! My family and I are extremely grateful for your generous contribution towards funding my future endeavors. This scholarship will allow me to follow my dream of playing basketball at a collegiate level while pursuing a college degree in Chicago, Illinois. I plan to pursue my passion in the STEM fields and inspire other young Native Hawaiians. Thank you for investing in my future; it is an absolute honor to receive this scholarship and I will do my best to represent Kamehameha Schools and Pauahi. | |
Arianna RadonaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Gladys Kamakakuokalani Ainoa Brant Scholarship for your generosity. I want to thank you for helping me pursue my goal of becoming a teacher. Your contribution will allow me to continue to focus on my education and reach my goals.I hope to become a teacher who inspires students and fosters creativity and inclusivity. With your assistance, I am closer to achieving my aspirations and making a positive impact on future generations.Your generosity has made a significant difference in my life, and I am profoundly thankful for your investment in my future. Thank you again for your support. | |
Arllie BlancoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kunuiakea Scholarship. I am so thankful for your generosity and this means a lot to me and my ‘ohana. I have big goals that I want to fulfill and with this scholarships financial help, I can get a head start. As a local family struggling financially we appreciate all the help we can get. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Asaeli HikilaScholarship:
Aloha mai, I'd like to thank you all for the incredible support you've offered me. Because of you all I've been given the ability to go to my dream school and pursue my passion for storytelling. Our people are the original storytellers, and thanks to you I can work to become like them. | |
Aubree PanuiScholarship:
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the donors who have made it possible for me to attend college. Your generosity means the world to me and my ‘ohana. This gift is a critical step toward achieving my dream of becoming a sonographer and giving back to my community in Hawaii. It provides me with the opportunity to focus on my studies and excel this academic year. I hope to make you proud through my hard work and dedication. Mahalo for your kindness and support in helping me reach my educational goals.Mahalo nui loa! 🌺 | |
Aubrey BlanchetteScholarship:
I am so grateful for the support of my academic journey from the generosity of the donors of the Pauahi Scholars scholarship. This gift will be used towards helping me to further my education in my study of aviation. My family and I are forever grateful for the opportunities that Pauahi has continued to grace us with. The goal for my first year of college is to find my passions and myself and work hard towards my academic goals. Mahalo again to the generous donors of the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship. | |
Ava NikoraScholarship:
This donation means so much to me and my family. Before these scholarships, I did not know if many of my educational aspirations would be a feasible option for me. However with these generous donations, my chances of achieving them have increased immensely. I can promise you that I will utilize this scholarship to the best of my ability and hopefully create something from it that will make you proud. In the coming years, I plan on furthering my education at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where I can begin to expand my abilities to make a difference for my community back here in Hawai'i. Once again, I appreciate all that you have done for me and for your generous support in my future endeavors. Mahalo! | |
Avani NāleimaileScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Desha-Mulholland Scholarship, Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship (KSHPTO), and Tauati 'Ohana Scholarship. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support through the scholarship. Your contribution towards my education not only alleviates the financial challenges, but also provides me with the best opportunities to achieve my future aspirations. Your investment in my future means the world to me, as I can now pursue my dream of attending Seattle University as a freshmen and eventually become a Native Hawaiian physician's assistant. This year, I hope to accomplish my first year in college as a nursing student. Mahalo nui for believing in my potential and providing me with the means to achieve my goals. | |
Aysha-Lynn EstrellaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the George Hiʻilani Mills Scholarship. Thanks to your kindness, I will be able to cover the supplies cost of my tuition which includes the use of therapeutic modalities, taping materials, and diagnostic tools that are crucial for my hands-on learning. This year I look forward to learning all of the skills that I will be needing for my clinical immersion next year and hope to help with the community education activities that the University of Utah hosts. Mahalo nui loa, your generosity inspires me to make the most of every opportunity and to one day pay forward the kindness you've shown me. | |
Brady AkauScholarship:
To the donors of the Pauahi Scholars and the DeWitt Wallace Scholarships, thank you so much for the generous donations in order to help fund my future academic career; my family and I are not only excited, but truly are indebted to you all. With this money, I can pursue my interest in Mathematics and utilize my career to help future mathematicians in my shoes. I will be learning at CalTech, one of the most prestigious schools in America, and all because I was able to find funding thanks to generous people like you all. Again, mahalo for your generosity, I promise to make good on your donation! | |
Brayden MalaniScholarship:
Mahalo nui for your generosity and supporting my post-high endeavors. With your gift, I will be able to attend college in pursuit of an education degree, where I will contribute back to the lāhui of Hawaiʻi as an educator. Mahalo nui for your investment in my future, and this will greatly assist me in pursuing my dreams and passions. | |
Brennagen BotelhoScholarship:
I’m honored and pleased that you have accepted me to be a recipient of your donation to my education. I know that it’s your care in uplifting the community of future Hawaiian leaders, by solidifying and ensuring our post-high plans, that drives you to make such charitable contributions. I also aim to be a positive representative for Hawaii and an even greater representation for all the potential I have yet to achieve. I will honor our shared goals and make great achievements. Thank you. | |
Brooklyn KeliʻikuliScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Foundation Scholarships! Your generosity means the world to me and my ‘ohana. This scholarship will help alleviate the financial burden of my education and allow me to focus on my studies. I am determined to excel this academic year and pursue my dreams of becoming a special education teacher. Your support is truly a blessing, and I am grateful for the opportunity to further my education. Mahalo for investing in my future! | |
Caleb CorreaScholarship:
I am extremely thankful and grateful for receiving the Darlene Kanoho MacAuley (KSK '89) Ohana Manaleo Scholarship for this upcoming school year. The University of Oregon has been a dream school of mine and the main obstacle that was holding me back from achieving this goal was my financial struggle. With your help, I will use this gift to cultivate my passion into my identity and give back to my alma mater. | |
Camden FongScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors for the support and generosity! It is hard to express how grateful I am for the financial support going into college. These awards have relieved me of some of the financial burdens college holds. I hope that once I graduate from college, I can return home to give back to the community. | |
Carlos MasukoScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK scholarship. This scholarship will significantly help me and my ʻohana afford to send me to college for my final year. I look forward to graduating this upcoming spring of 2025 from Pacific University Oregon with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a Chemistry Minor, and you have contributed to that. Mahalo Piha, Carlos Masuko | |
Carly CruzScholarship:
Mahalo nui donors of the Manowai Scholarship! I am very grateful for this aid and will be using it to purchase things needed for the upcoming school year. I hope to have a very academically and personally successful first year on this new journey. I appreciate your support very much 😊 Again, mahalo! | |
Caroline SloperScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Warren Nakupuna Ah Loo Memorial Scholarship and to the donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship and teh donors of the William S. Richardson Commemorative Scholarship. I am so honored to be considered for these awards. Your contributions will allow me to further my academic goals. Next year, I will be in New Haven, CT studying Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology on the pre-med track at Yale University. I am super excited to begin my undergraduate education! Mahalo nui loa for all your support! | |
Casey DusenberryScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Kauaʻi Association Scholarship. My ʻohana and I are extremely grateful for your generosity in gifting me with this scholarship. Because of this gift, my ʻohana will not need to worry about the financial burden brought forth by college. This gift will help me this academic year in my educational journey in covering for my tuition expenses. I hope to be able to establish many connections this year and make the most of my education during my first year. My ʻohana and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity, mahalo! | |
Catalina Naki-AlforteScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1961 Scholarship and the I Mua Malama JROTC Takemoto Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and support. Your gift means the world to me and my 'ohana, as it will help me pursue my academic goals without financial burden. This scholarship will enable me to focus on my studies and extracurricular activities, allowing me to reach my full potential.This academic year, I hope to achieve academic excellence, build meaningful relationships with my peers and mentors, and develop valuable skills that will prepare me for my future career. Your gift has instilled in me a sense of purpose and motivation to make a positive impact in my community. Once again, mahalo piha to the donors of these scholarships. Your kindness and investment in my education will have a lasting impact on my life and the lives of those around me. I am honored to be a recipient of your generosity." | |
Ceanne BaliarisScholarship:
Thank you so much for all your generosity during the scholarship season. I am forever thankful for the opportunities these scholarships have opened for me. All the help I received is truly appreciated and helpful for me to continue my education at Seattle University. I am studying to graduate with my bachelors of science in diagnostic ultrasound. Then, I will return to Hawaii to start a career. | |
Chaylea TomeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1968 "Ka Poli O Kaiona" scholarship for your generous donation towards my educational journey. This gift will allow me to further pursue my degree in physical therapy, a profession that I am passionate about and will have the ability to help those in need. My family and I are so grateful for your generosity towards helping the Hawaiian community further their education. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Chevy BushScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1956 Scholarship. I am really thankful for this opportunity because coming from a financial hardship household, this means a lot. On my academic career to become an mechanical engineer is not cheap. This scholarship will help me by affording books, housing, etc. Mahalo! | |
Cheydon Kaluahine-SalmoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Mr. John Riggle Scholarship, I am so grateful for this opportunity that you have blessed me with, I will be able to continue sharing my love and passion for music to others and inspire them to chase their dreams as well. This will help me pursue music as a career and experience the music industry as a whole, for that I am so gratefully. From the bottom of my heart mahalo nui loa. | |
Chezlin GrilhoScholarship:
Mahalo Donors of the Yin ʻOhana Scholarship. The opportunity to continue my education with the generous support your family has provided me is a blessing. My ʻohana and I are very grateful and blessed to have this financial support. With this scholarship I will be able to pursue an education without providing my family a financial burden that they face putting my older brother through college with disability accommodations. Mahalo me ke aloha for the support and opportunity of a lifetime. | |
Chloe ShimScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association – Maui Region Scholarship. Thank you for your kindness in choosing me and my fellow classmates to receive this scholarship. I sincerely thank you. This money will go towards my tuition for this coming school year. I hope to learn new skills and make new connections that will better my future. Mahalo for your kindness! | |
Christian AuldScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the John A. and Georgia J. Meyer Scholorship. Not only will this generous scholarship lessen the financial burden placed on my family, but it will allow me to invest more of my own money into giving back to my community. More specifically, the houseless population. I am forever grateful for being one step closer to opening up my own institution to help end houselessness in Hawaii. | |
Christian RossScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Benedict Kalamaku Lee Loy KS 1905 Endowed Scholarship,I am deeply grateful for your generous support. Your belief in my potential means a lot to me and my 'ohana. This scholarship will significantly ease my financial burden and allow me to fully focus on my studies. It provides me with the opportunity to pursue my educational goals and engage in valuable experiences like internships and community service. This year, I am committed to excelling academically and preparing myself to make a difference as a future pharmacist, particularly in underserved communities. Thank you for investing in my future and empowering me to pursue my dreams.Warmest aloha and mahalo, Christian Ross | |
Christian RoyScholarship:
Mahalo donors for your generosity. These scholarships will help me to continue my post-secondary education at Stanford University, which has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I plan to explore my interests in the sciences, eventually dedicating myself to a career in which I will give back to my community. My family and I will forever be grateful for the opportunities these scholarships will allow me to pursue. | |
Christina BusbyScholarship:
Mahalo nui for awarding me this scholarship! This helps me tremendously to be able to complete my PhD. This year, I will be focused on writing my proposal for my dissertation and beginning my research. This award helps me pay for my tuition and reduces the burden of student loans. I'm so thankful for this opportunity. I plan to use my education to improve the quality of public education for Native Hawaiians and all learners. Mahalo | |
Christina KaleiwaheaScholarship:
Mahalo e ka ʻohana of the Yasuko Mitsuyasu Master of Accounting Scholarship and the Goldman Sachs/Matsuo Takabuki Commemorative Scholarship,I believe in futures where all Native Hawaiian keiki receive high quality and culturally significant education because I have experienced, first hand, generosity such as yours which has changed my life. Because of your makana, I was able to become a first generation college student though I was raised by my incredible single mother whose highest level of formal education was eighth grade. I am committed to a lifetime of serving our existing charitable endowments focused on kānaka or education as a finance professional and expanding them through an eventual doctoral program focusing on kanaka economies. Every keiki deserves the opportunity I was given to step into the highest expression of their kuleana. Aloha ʻāina, | |
Ciana-Lei BenceScholarship:
Dear donors of the Denis Wong & Associates and Hoku Welowelo Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Scholarships, I am so grateful for the kind gift you have provided me and my ‘ohana. It will provide a big relief to my 'ohana this coming year and will allow me the time to spend learning as much as I can without the stress of finances. I am greatly looking forward to another year of expanding my knowledge and learning how to better provide for the lāhui. Mahalo again for your support! | |
Ciarra ParesaScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa for your makana that offers me the assistance to be able to continue my schooling so that I can reach my goals of being in education where I know I can make a difference in children's lives. | |
Cienna KalehuaweheScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship. I am so thankful for your generosity and want you to know how blessed and grateful receiving this scholarship means to me and my ʻohana. Mahalo for your kindness as college has always been my goal! Thank you so much! | |
Cody MartinsonScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the selection committee of the Goldman Sachs/Matsuo Takabuki Commemorative Scholarship. After spending five years gaining work experience, the scholarship grants me significant financial relief as I continue pursuing my professional goals through the UCLA MBA program. During the upcoming year I aim to refine my knowledge, expand my network, and land an internship with one of the large multi-national consulting firms. All of which I hope to leverage for my long-term goal of creating my own firm focused on bringing benefit to the people of Hawaii. Mahalo again for this prestigious and generous award. | |
Connor GonzalezScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the PTO and Liko lehua scholarships, I am incredibly thankful for your generosity because this gift will help me cover tuition for my first year in college. | |
Daisy FigueiraScholarship:
It is truly an honor to be chosen for the Bruce T. and Mahi Erickson Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. When I first clicked the link to Pauahi Foundation and read “Congratulations!”, I immediately ran and hugged my family tight, excited to read the good news as an ‘ohana. It is because of your generosity that I am not only able to continue my education at Pratt Institute, but to share a very special moment with the ones I love. Thank you for supporting my education, helping me to bring Hawaiian values such as hō’ihi and aloha ‘āina to the fashion industry. This scholarship means so much to me and my ‘ohana. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Damien HanakeaweScholarship:
I would like to extend my most deepest mahalo to all of you for providing me financial support as I deepen my knowledge on the continent to better our Lahui. I consider it a very important kuleana to continue this work serving my community to increase the health and wellbeing of our people, and I'm excited by the prospect of gaining this graduate degree from this prestigious university while building a broad network to best support my work. 'O au no me ka ha'aha'a. | |
Daniel Ah HeeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1970 and Jalene Kanani Bell 'Ohana Scholarships. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and support. This scholarship means a lot to me and my ‘ohana, as it alleviates financial burdens and allows me to focus entirely on my academic pursuits. The gift will help me this academic year by covering essential expenses, enabling me to fully engage in my studies and extracurricular activities. Your support brings me one step closer to my academic and professional dreams. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Danielle AkionaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the David and Julia Desha Scholarship. I am beyond thankful and blessed for your generosity in considering me for your scholarship. This scholarship will help me to continue on my journey towards achieving my Bachelors degree in Community Public Health. I hope to use my degree and the skills I have acquired throughout this journey to give back to my Native Hawaiian community, and serve underprivileged communities here in Hawaiʻi. Just as many have sown into me throughout my life I hope to be able to sow into others. From the bottom of my heart I greatly appreciate this blessing. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Dannika PilaScholarship:
Mahalo nui for your generous donation that will allow me to attend my dream school, the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo to major in Environmental Studies and Hawaiian Studies. My mom is a single mother, so without this scholarship we would not be able to afford the cost of tuition. I am excited to begin my journey which I hope will allow me to return to Oahu to continue my decade long work at Loko Ea Fishpond in the restoration efforts. Ultimately I would like to go to Law School to become an Environmental Lawyer. I truly appreciate your support, Dannika Pila | |
Darielle MedeirosScholarship:
Mahalo to the Kamehameha Schools "Na Hoaloha" '86 Scholarship for choosing me as a recipient. I am filled with gratitude for this opportunity that has been given to me and thankful for your generosity. This gift means so much to me and my ohana because it will help me pay for my schooling to attend UH West Oahu in '24-'25. This gives me a little relief to breath and not have to worry as much because, without this scholarship, it would be very difficult to attend school this next year. I am eager for the fall semester to start and I am ready to be focused on my upcoming courses. I am dedicated to passing all my courses with straight A's. Mahalo again for giving me a chance and believing in me. | |
Daytona AweauScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of Irmgard Farden Aliuli Scholarship. I am thankful for this scholarship because of the high cost of living here on ʻOahu. I was always terrified of the cost of going to school and this scholarship helps me very much. I will use this generous gift to pursue my academics at UH Mānoa. Mahalo again. | |
Deacon LajalaScholarship:Mahalo donors of the Class of 1970 Scholarship. Your generous contribution has innumerably eased the burden of college tuition, which for me is elevated as I am already going to attend an accredited veterinary school as an 18 year old. My family has already sacrificed a great deal for me to receive a Punahou education, which opened the door for me to become a veterinarian. College is the final step for me to become independent and equipped to serve my community back home, so I am grateful to receive this scholarship and honored to uphold its values. Thank you very much. | |
Denver BrancoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Amona and Suzel Ho STEM Leaders Scholarship, Dr. Lori Ann Kim Scholarship, and Nanea Scholarship. This gift means a lot to me as it will free me of financial worry and will help me greatly to pursue my studies and goals. I hope to maintain my 4.0 GPA and be accepted into the nursing program this year. Mahalo! | |
Destiny LumScholarship:
I would like to extend a huge mahalo to the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1950 and Puʻuwai Hau Kila Scholarships!! Your kindness, unselfishness, and choice to give back is so inspiring and impactful to me. With this opportunity, Iʻll be able to enjoy my final years of college without financial worry. Your investment in my future will never be forgotten. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Destiny Paris-PerrellsScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Puuwai Hau Kila Scholarship for your incredible generosity. Your support means the world to me and my 'ohana, lifting a financial burden and allowing me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies in Clinical Psychology. This scholarship will directly help me pursue my educational goals this year, bringing me closer to becoming a therapist dedicated to improving mental health in my community. I am eager to apply my learning to make a positive impact, thanks to your belief in my potential. Mahalo for making my aspirations a reality. | |
Devin JonesScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Allen A. Bailey Scholarship, Myron & Laura Thompson Scholarship, and the Gladys Kamakakuokalani 'Ainoa Brandt Scholarship! As an expecting, new mother and graduate student, my cost of living will increase with baby needs and student debt. Receiving this scholarship fills my heart with gratitude and relief! Your generosity motivates me to complete my program so I can provide a more stable life for my growing ʻohana. This upcoming year, I hope to walk the commencement stage as a certified Kumu with my baby at my side. This goal would be harder to achieve if it wasnʻt for your gift, mahalo piha. | |
Dezaree AkinaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Elizabeth “Nani” Ling Reinhardt Scholarship Fund. This scholarship means so much to me and my ʻohana. I am blessed to receive this as I continue my journey as a first-generation student. Your generous support has not only eased the financial burden of my education but has also motivated me to strive for excellence in my studies and beyond. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my academics and personal growth, bringing me closer to my plans of helping the people of Hawaiʻi in the future. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity. Mahalo nui loa for your kindness and support. | |
Dustin KealohaScholarship:
I am beyond grateful to the donors of the Richard and Myrtle Kim Scholarship and the Trudi and Hiram de Fries Educational Scholarship! Although pursuing an elite college education has always been my dream, the financial burden of college threatened to impede my ambitions. However, owing to your generosity, my ʻohana and I find relief, enabling me to actualize my dreams. As I begin college this Fall, I am confident that your gift of aloha will help me gain valuable insights and opportunities to uphold my dedication to serving Hawaiʻi. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you – Mahalo nui loa! | |
Dylan PanuiScholarship:
I am passionate about both the ocean and the mountains, and I plan to pursue a degree in Marine Biology with a double major in Natural Resources ManagementYour support means the world to me, and I am forever grateful for your belief in my potential. Thank you again for helping me achieve my dreams. These fields align with my deep love for nature and will equip me with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a Department of Land and Resources officer. My ultimate goal is to work for NOAA, where I hope to contribute to marine animal conservation and learn from leading experts in the field. In the future, I aspire to return to Nanakuli and educate the children about environmental stewardship and the importance of restoring and protecting our 'aina. By sharing what I have learned, I aim to inspire the next generation to take an active role in preserving our natural resources. | |
Dylyn JarneskiScholarship:
Mahalo donors for your support and generosity in helping me to continue my academic journey. I am very appreciative to be a recipient of this scholarship and want to express my sincere gratitude. Mahalo again for all of your support! | |
Eastlynn LaneScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Makaloa Scholarship, I appreciate this gift aiding me in attending college. I will remain grateful always and remember your kind donation so that I can attain my future plans. | |
Eli NagaishiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Henry Lee Scholarship. I am very thankful for the scholarship money as now I can use this money to take my education to the next level. This money will be used to help me pay for college. Once again a big mahalo to the donors of the Henry Lee Scholarship. | |
Elijah AunaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund i am very grateful for this opportunity and your generosity by allowing me to receive this it will relieve the financial burned on not only myself but my parents this opportunity will definitely allow me to focus more on my studies and will help me preform to the best of my abilities which will help me pass my classes and really gain an understanding on my major and field of study | |
Elijah CarvalhoScholarship:
Aloha a me mahalo donors of the Charles Chuck Makanui Jr. Scholarship. I am truly grateful for receiving this award it will help my family a lot because I am the second son in the family that is currently attending college. With this award almost all of my tuition will be covered in this upcoming year I will be a junior and am hoping to get more known as a photographer. | |
Elliott MarkellScholarship:
I am extremely humbled and grateful for the generous financial assistance offer which will help me fulfill my dream of becoming a practicing physician here at home in Hawai’i. I intend to not only give back to my beloved Hawaiian people, who suffer from the highest rates of chronic disease, but to help all who love and call these islands home. Aloha and Mahalo to the kind and generous donors of the George Hi'ilani Mills Scholarship and the Dr. Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, Native Hawaiian Health Kauka 'Ōiwi Scholarship. Dr. Kekuni Blaisdell is a hero of mine, and it is an honor to be a benefactor of his legacy and continue his inspiring good work here in Hawai’i. Thank you again for your generosity. | |
Elyse EverestScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Pauahi Scholarship and the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1996 scholarships. Your gift means so much to me as I will continue to pursue a life of service at Boston College next year. I plan on majoring in Transformative Education which will equip me with the tools to better our educational systems at home and abroad. Without your generosity it would be much harder for my family and I to take on this transition and to attend a college so far away. Mahalo nui loa, Elyse. | |
Emi ShigekaneScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the McClellan Family Scholarship for your generosity! I am honored and grateful to receive your award. These funds mean so much to me and my family, as attending an education institution like Yale University has been an amazing, but financially taxing opportunity. Your gift is crucial to the continuation of my studies in political science at Yale, and will propel me forward into a potential career in law, government, public policy, or human rights. I am eternally grateful for your gift, and I hope to do great things in my time on campus next year. | |
Emily HoraScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the KSH PTO, Mary Atherton Richards, and Pauahi Scholars - Liko Lehua Scholarships. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in helping me pursue a degree in Business/Finance. I am looking forward to attending the University of Northern Colorado this fall to further my education and be able to return home to serve our community. Mahalo nui again for your support! | |
Emma AttwoodScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the doners of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship. I am so honored to have recieved this scholarship, the generosity you have displayed will be forever memorialized. My ‘Ohana and I are truly grateful for the privilege of being a recipient of this scholarship. This gift will help me achieve my goal of becoming a physicians assistant and for that I am eternally thankful. This year I plan to start my journey in college while simultaneously assisting the lahui in any way possible. I will be forever indebted, you donors have truly helped me reach my goals. Mahalo. | |
Emmi-Lin FeltenScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Foundation Scholarships. I greatly appreciate these scholarships and the purposes the aim to fulfill as they have allowed me the opportunity to further my education at the collegiate level where I will accomplish my aspirations. These scholarships have joined me on my future journey of becoming not only a student but also an athlete’s and I am thankful to use these scholarships towards making my dreams come true. Mahalo, Emmi Felten. | |
Enoch KumpelScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK scholarship. I am grateful for the Pauahi Foundation's generosity in awarding this scholarship to me as it will ease the financial burden of university for my 'Ohana. This scholarship will allow me to save money to pay for the next few years of college. During this year of college, I hope to achieve academic and personal growth, and gain new experiences in a different state. | |
Ethan AbrahamScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa iā ʻoukou, thank you to the family of Tennyson Keolalani Tom for selected me as the recipient of this scholarship. I am extremely thankful for your generosity, as it has made my journey into further education an easier load on my family, as well as inspiring me to keep going forward as a scientist. In this next year, I hope to be able to work alongside mentors at JABSOM to further my own scientific research and expand my knowledge as a whole. Mahalo for your gracious generosity! | |
Ethan D'AmbrosioScholarship:
Mahalo nui donors of the KSH PTO scholarship and Tauati 'Ohana. This will help me to afford to attend Dartmouth College. While will travel far away for university, I hope to take what I've learned at college back home to improve Hawaiʻi. Specifically, I want to major in mechanical engineering with a specialization in renewable energy because Hawaiʻi's dependence on fossil fuels hurts both our economy (importing foreign fuels) and our environment (increasing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere). Mahalo for helping me on my journey! | |
Ezion Cui-YockemanScholarship:
He leo mahalo kēia iā ʻoukou! I would like to thank the donors, the Charles Cockett ʻOhana for the generous award and support allowing me to enter this next academic year, my junior year in undergrad, to continue my academic endevours. As a Native Hawaiian, I realize how much of a privilege education is and that not many folks receive the funding to enter the college setting. Although I am in my junior year, I have actually been in school for roughly five years, out of these five years, I have had to pay my way through college for at least two years. It has been a heavy challenge to put myself through school on the financial side, however, I recognize and am filled with gratitude for the support that I have received from my family and friends. Education is my top priority and am forever indebted to those who have supported and continue to support my academic endevours. | |
Faith BrooksScholarship:
Mahalo nui to my scholarship donors for your kindness and generosity! I am deeply grateful for your benevolent and unwavering support. Your help not only alleviates my family’s financial burdens, but motivates me to strive for excellence in my studies. As I move on to attend Loyola Marymount University in the fall, this scholarship brings me one step closer to achieving my academic and career goals in the STEM field. Thank you for believing in my potential and investing in the future of young Hawaiian scholars like myself. Your kindness and support mean more to me than words can express. I hope to share my aloha with others the same way you have with me. Much mahalo again!! | |
Faith Ribao-CravalhoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Foundation scholarships. Having the opportunity to go and seek a higher education not only helps me take the steps to achieve my dreams it also helps my family not have to stress about finance's and how they will help me do the things I dream of. Through your generosity I am able to attend UHMC for a year without having to pay a cent from my own pocket or my parents pockets and it has taken a huge burden off of my parents. With this opportunity I hope to get a higher GPA so I can transfer to a more advanced institute that will allow me to get a degree in forensic science, I am hoping with this I can make not only my family and community proud but also Pauahi and you, the donors who helped make everything possible. Mahalo nui loa for everything! | |
Faith Kahiau BonacorsiScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the George Hi'ilani Mills Scholarship. I am extremely thankful for your generosity. This scholarships brings me one step closer to coming back to Hawai'i to serve my community. I intend to make the most out of my educational journey and always blend Hawai'i into my learning, making constant connections to how this will help me treat others. Mahalo.Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the KSM Parent Teacher Student Organization 'A'apueo Scholarship. I am extremely thankful for your generosity. This scholarships brings me one step closer to coming back to Hawai'i to serve my community. I intend to make the most out of my educational journey and always blend Hawai'i into my learning, making constant connections to how this will help me treat others. Mahalo. | |
Faith Marie "Kiʻinani" RosarioScholarship:
Aloha a e mahalo nui no kou makana manawaleʻa! Words cannot express the depth of my gratitude to the donors of the Dan and Rachel Mahi Educational Scholarship. Since beginning my higher education as a Hawaiian, Iʻve realized there are many weltering waters to whether as a student independently responsible for financing their educational journey. There have been times where I nearly abandoned all hopes of continuing classes due to monetary limitations. I am immensely thankful for your generous gift because it will allow me to keep chasing my passions in the university setting. Mahalo nui loa. Mahalo for giving me a fighting chance at higher education. | |
Gabriella PinheiroScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Maui Scholarship. Your generosity has not only alleviated the financial burden of pursuing higher education but also inspired me to strive for excellence. With this support, I can focus on my studies and extracurricular activities, knowing that I have the backing of the community behind me. This scholarship empowers me to continue my journey of learning and growth. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and am committed to paying it forward. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Gael Chun-RivasScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the John A. and Georgia J. Meyer Scholarship! I am very thankful for you gratitude in providing me the opportunity to pursue my dream in engineering at the University of Washington. Going to this university will allow me to study the positive environmental impacts of engineering in a top engineering college. In this next academic year, I hope to research in the environmental science program that University of Washington provides, and learn about sustainability through an engineering perspective. Again, mahalo for your generosity. | |
Gage BassettScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Richard Lyman Jr. Memorial grant for your generous contribution in allowing me to attend college and pursue my future aspirations. With this contribution, I plan to continue my work with government agencies to improve the state of society in Hawaiʻi for Native Hawaiians. I am extremely grateful for this and the opportunities it lays out for me. | |
Gail Abrena-AgasScholarship:
Generous donors of the William S. Richardson Commemorative Scholarship, mahalo nui for giving this 41-year-old mother and full-time working professional a chance. You could have easily awarded this scholarship to traditional applicants that may have 20 years of possibility and opportunity over me. What the award letter validated for me specifically: That you are never too old to pursue a dream, a version of yourself that your na‘au took a little longer to grasp as irrevocably possible. With a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, I hope to navigate institutional systems plagued with bias (eg: real estate and housing, criminal justice, healthcare, etc) and help create solutions for a better Hawai’i. I am incredibly motivated to start this journey and show my keiki that it is never too late to go back to school. Mahalo | |
Gideon AiwohiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Manowai scholarship and the Paul Robert Gouin MD Memorial Scholarship Fund! I am deeply grateful for your generosity and kindness towards my education. It sincerely means a lot; medical programs cost a lot of money and it seems nearly impossible to pay off. Every little bit helps, so thank you for being so selfless to support me and my 'ohana. I promise to work hard and make good use of these funds! Mahalo nui loa! | |
Grace MartinezScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Winona Beamer Scolarship. I am deeply greatful for this opportunity and scholarship. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and means so much to me and my ‘ohana. This gift will go towards paying for my tuition for the upcoming school year. I hope to achieve many great things this upcoming school year with the help of this scholarship. | |
Grace-Makena KipiliʻiScholarship:
Aloha e donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship and the KSHPTO Scholarship, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest aloha and gratitude for your generosity and support. Receiving this scholarhsip has made a tremendous impact on my life, allowing me to pursue my dreams and further my education at Grand Canyon University! Your belife in me and your investment in my future mean the world to me. With your help, I am able to focus on my studies and strive for success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and for making a difference in my life. | |
Hailey Fualaau-LunaScholarship:
A big mahalo to the Villa 'Ohana Ho'iho'i Scholarship committee. Your assistance for my financial support will allow me to achieve my goals of being a first generation college student and shine in the eyes of my community and other students of Nanakuli High and Intermediate School. My ‘Ohana appreciates your help just as much as I do and I will continue to push myself to create a better opportunity for my self, my family, and the many generations in my community. Thank you again for all your support and encouragement. | |
Haley MahoeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association – Maui Region Scholarship! I am extremely thankful for your continued support along my academic journey. I am currently working towards a degree in Political Science and Communications, and your support is empowering me to make a meaningful impact in these fields. I am deeply grateful for the opportunities you've made possible. | |
Hampton DavisScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Paul Pua’a ‘Ohana, Paul Moses Murray & Malia Murray Grant. The appreciation I am filled with for being offered this award supports my very career. Pushing to become a vital support system for the Molokaʻi community comes with great financial burden. Purchasing tools and equipment takes a toll and can decide whether or not this career path can be pursued. Semesterly, it is expected to spend nearly $2,500 on the needed equipment, this generosity will assist in picking at those expenses. I intend to gain the necessary hours and build my journeyman hours to become a licensed electrician in the next few years. I want to send out another BIG mahalo to you for your aloha and support. | |
Hawk NaeaScholarship:
I would like to extend a sincere mahalo to the donors of The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK Scholarship. This is a crucial semester for me, as the funds that Financial Aid is allowed to give me has run out, but it is my last semester. So, I am truly, truly grateful for the assistance in my time of need. I am excited to finish out my final semester, and I promise to use my education to contribute to the betterment of people's lives. It is one of my lifetime goals. Thank you so much again. | |
Haylee PruseScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship for your generosity in funding this scholarship to kōkua me and my ʻohana with the expenses of the next steps of my educational career. As a first generation college student, this means so much to me as my dream is to one day come home and serve my lāhui in working in conservation and natural resource management. My future degree you are helping me to obtain, will give me the knowledge and credentials accomplish my goals while living in my home, Hawaiʻi. This upcoming year, I hope to make lots of new friends, learn as much as I can, but most of all grow as a leader in this world. Mahalo piha iā ʻoukou.Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship for your generosity in funding this scholarship to kōkua me and my ʻohana with the expenses of the next steps of my educational career. As a first generation college student, this means so much to me as my dream is to one day come home and serve my lāhui in working in conservation and natural resource management. My future degree you are helping me to obtain, will give me the knowledge and credentials accomplish my goals while living in my home, Hawaiʻi. This upcoming year, I hope to make lots of new friends, learn as much as I can, but most of all grow as a leader in this world. Mahalo piha iā ʻoukou. | |
Hereiti CaseyScholarship:
With sincere gratitude to the donors of the John A. and Georgia J. Meyer Scholarship, I thank you for investing in my future! I am so excited about the prospect of moving to Utah to begin my Freshman year at BYU at the end of the summer. I studied hard and was able to earn my Associate’s degree from Hawai’i Pacific University through Kamehameha’s Dual Credit Program. I will be able to use my John A. and Georgia J. Meyer Scholarship wisely, helping me to obtain my Bachelor’s degree hopefully in the next two years! Your generous donation will go far toward helping me make great strides in my future. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Hezekiah KapuaalaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Ula Baker Sheecha Scholarship. Your generosity means so much to me and my ʻohana, allowing me to focus more on my education and less on financial stress. I am currently bearing a lot of responsibilities being of them is supporting my family financially. I can only contribute so much to my family and school and the stress can feel overwhelming. This scholarship eases the workload on myself and to be able to commit and contribute to my studies, jobs, and other kuleana. I’m excited to grow my skills and knowledge this year in Hawaiian Studies and Language. Mahalo nui loa for believing in my journey and helping me move closer to my goals. | |
Hiilei PatocScholarship:
Mahalo nut donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1974, and the Makaloa Scolarships. I mahalo you for choosing to contribute to my education. This money will be especially helpful for my tuition and on campus housing which is easier for me to do than commute from home. It will also help my mom greatly because it is one less thing she has to pay for with her four kids, one of which is in private school and another a soon to be mother.Mahalo nui for your financial contribution. Me ke aloha. | |
Hiileiakaualilinoe KehanoScholarship:
Mahalo to the Donors of the T.C. Yim Named Endowment Fund,I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support through the T.C. Yim Named Endowment Fund. This scholarship is incredibly meaningful to both me and my ʻohana, as it helps alleviate some of the financial burden we face. Balancing tuition with the costs of flight training can be overwhelming, but your generosity has eased that pressure and allowed me to focus more fully on my academic and professional goals.This year, I am dedicated to completing all my basic flight school classes, which are foundational for my future flight training and aviation career. Your contribution has given me the opportunity to pursue my passion without the constant worry of finances weighing on me.Mahalo again for your kindness and belief in my potential. Your support is helping me soar closer to my dreams.Me ke haʻahaʻa, Hiileiakaualilinoe Kehano | |
Hina’ea BrownScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Kaua’i. I am very thankful for your generosity for it has helped me greatly to be able to attend school with a little less financial weight on me and my families shoulders. This gift will help me to attend school with a little less financial responsibility towards my tuition. I hope to gain and achieve more knowledge from George Fox University during my first year! Mahalo! | |
Hudson LeeScholarship:
Thank you very much for helping financially support me throughout my first year of college in trying to achieve the goal of becoming a commercial pilot and getting my degree in aviation. Mahalo! | |
Hulali CarreiroScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa for the generous scholarship to help me through my education. Me and my family are so grateful for this donation, and the amount of money provided that will make it easier for me to afford getting a higher education. I hope to put this money to good use by staying on top of my classes to eventually become a psychologist and return to my community and support those who got me here. | |
Hunter LauScholarship:
Mahalo Class of 1957 and the donors of the Lokomaika’i Scholarship! While I understand this mahalo letter is being written close to the deadline, that is because I have had a rich summer filled with many educational and leadership opportunities that would not have been possible without the support of my ‘ohana and my community around me. So I would like to thank you for the additional support for my college education, allowing me to excel further and have more opportunities in my future! That way, like this summer, I can continue to have a fulfilling life. Mahalo nui loa! | |
ʻAilani MartinsonScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the KSHPTO scholarship. I am so grateful for your generosity. This means so much to my family and I and will help me pay for the coming school year. Mahalo nui loa! | |
ʻAiponokamoku ValenteScholarship:
E kuʻu mau poʻe kākoʻu, welina mai me ke aloha, Eia hoʻi au he kupa o ka ʻāina o kuʻu ʻāina kulāiwi ʻo Hawaiʻi nei. Me ka mahalo palena ʻole, me ka haʻahaʻa, a me ka mililani e hāpai aʻe nei au i kuʻu leo mahalo iā ʻoukou, no kou hilinaʻi ʻana mai i nei haumāna ʻuʻuku o ka ʻimi noiʻi nowelo o ka ʻāina moana o kākou. me ia wahi makana e hoʻomau ana au i ka ʻimi a hoʻokō i ka ʻimi palapala pālua no ka ʻōlelo makuahine o nei ʻāina, a me ka mahiʻai kekahi. Eō e ko Hawaiʻi, e ala mai! Ka ʻĪ, ka Mahi, me ka Palena! I mua a loaʻa i ka lei o ka lanakila! | |
Ikaika StoneScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Ula Baker Sheecha Scholarship. I am so thankful for you to give me support into my academic and business career. This means so much to me and my ‘ohana because it means less of a burden to them and me financially. I plan to use this support from you to really dive into my education and use it for good. Mahalo. | |
Ikaika Koa Aplaca-DonlinScholarship:
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for awarding me the Manowai Scholarship. This generous support truly means the world to me and will significantly ease my financial burden, allowing me to focus more on my studies.I am committed to making the most of this opportunity by dedicating myself to my academic pursuits and achieving excellence in my coursework. Your belief in my potential motivates me to work even harder and strive for success.Thank you once again for your support and confidence in me. I promise to honor this scholarship by doing my very best in school. | |
Ikaikaokealohilani OfsthunScholarship:
My dearest thanks goes out to the ones who gave me the honor of receiving such a generous award. It truly means a lot that my hard work over the past few years has been recognized and rewarded. This really does mean the world to me and my ohana and will lift a great financial burden off our shoulders. To be completely transparent if I was not awarded this my likely hood of attending the college of my dreams would be off the table entirely. This scholarship will not only help me get into the school of my dreams but will allow me to chase the future I have desired since a very young age. I am forever indebted by your helping hand and will not take for granted your grace. Mahalo again to the Meyer family, I promise I will not disappoint. | |
Ikuhaiakalani AkinaScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Paiʻea Kane/Wahine Scholarship. This scholarships means so much to me as it is a stepping stone to reaching my goal of earning a DPT in physical therapy but continuing my wrestling career at the collegiate level as well. This scholarship is a huge deal for my ʻohana and we are all very thankful for it. This award will help my ʻohana pay for my college tuition and fees and bring the down the stress that I have put my parents through choosing to attend a minimum four year college. I hope to start my academic and athletic college career off strong and to create a base of how I want my life too look. Mahalo nui loa once again for this award. | |
Iosepa UngaScholarship:
To the donors of the Douglas K.K Chung Memorial Scholarship, I sincerely appreciate and am thankful for the opportunity to receive this token of generosity from the bottom of my heart. This scholarship means more than just a mahalo to me. It means that in this world, people believe in me and are willing to invest in an individual such as myself. this means that you believe that when I go out into the world, I will be a contributing member of society who holds themselves to the same standards as when I was chosen to receive this scholarship. All of this I say cannot be contained in the mere words of thank you. But I will say that I will strive to meet the expectations that you donors, as well as Pauahi, have held me accountable to. Mahalo | |
Irene KonScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1976 Scholarship and the Class of 2000 Scholarship for allowing me an opportunity to advance my education. I am writing to convey my profound gratitude for your kind sponsorship of my tuition. It is a privilege to have you as an essential supporter and donor as a non-traditional student to ensure that I can continue my education for the betterment of my family. I am extremely thankful that you were willing and ready to invest in my education since it has changed my life tremendously. I will always be appreciative of your help. Mahalo, Irene Kon | |
Isabella FiestaScholarship:
Receiving this scholarship means more to me than words could ever express. Not only will this help me and my Ohana but better myself in the future and help me get closer to my dreams and goals. One day, I want to return the favor to Hawaii through volunteering and becoming an active member in society. This is a huge blessing! | |
Isabella KapaliScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors and the Pauahi Foundation for choosing to award me the Edwin P. Murray scholarship. I deeply appreciate the financial support for post-secondary endeavors. I’d like to push myself academically in college and to be limited by my financial resources would restrict me and lessen my ability to fully challenge myself academically. With the generous donation of the Edwin P. Murray scholarship, I’ll have the financial freedom to take a few extra classes to better prepare myself for the career path of my choice and essential life skills as I transition to living more independently as a young adult. Mahalo nui again for your generosity and choosing me as the recipient of this amazing scholarship! | |
Isabella Luke KalaniScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Gladys E. and Clifford T.F. Chun Scholarship for your generosity. I truly appreciate your scholarship to help me pursue higher education at Tufts University this Fall. I plan to study Clinical Psychology with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, on a Pre-Medicine path. With your support, I can make my dreams and aspirations possible. | |
Isabella QuiacusanScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i Parent Teacher Organization as well as donors of the Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK, for blessing me with your generosity and allowing me to honor my 'Ohana by being able to further my education with the help of you all. Words cannot express how grateful I am to be given this gift that will help me to earn my bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science and to be able to begin my post high school academic endeavors. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Isis AmaralScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Manowai Scholarship. I am so grateful for your generosity, as I have wanted to pursue my career goals in Psychology for a few years now. This award means so much to my ‘ohana and I, as any extra support in the pursuit of my dreams is appreciated greatly. I intend to use the funds I was blessed with for books, and I hope to gain the basic understanding of Psychology on a college level for my first year. | |
Jacqueline BrandonScholarship:
I am deeply grateful for the generosity of the scholarship donors. The funds they have provided will allow me to continue my college education and reduce the stress of the financial burden that can result from the expense of attending college. I feel supported by the members of our Hawaiian community and plan to pass on the generosity and support I have received to the next generation. | |
Jada-Capri AndersonScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the Kamehameha Schools ATP (Halau Ku Kalaulama) for the very generous scholarship for my college education. I will be forever grateful to Ke Aliʻi Pauahi and will continue to give back to our beloved Princess in any way that I can. I hope to obtain a bachelors degree on the mainland or at home and utilize it in Hawaii. Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo. | |
Jade HaoScholarship:
Aloha. I just want to thank the donors of Kamehameha Schools Class of 1975 Scholarship for giving me the opportunity to continue my post-secondary education. I can't express in enough words how thankful I am. This award will help me in more ways than words can describe. It has allowed me the gracious opportunity to continue my post -secondary education by alleviating the financial burden that often is associated with college. Giving the chance to continue down the path of computer science and biology, in the hopes of becoming a computational biologist is the best gift I could ever receive. In light of this opportunity, I want to be able to come back to Hawai'i and focus on biotech to help the place that I call home. This award motivates me to help other Hawai'i students and gives me a sense of purpose. During this upcoming school year, I plan to give a voice to other women in tech/STEM and plan to make it on the dean's list for this semester. I am hoping to share the generosity that was bestowed upon me and be able to help the next generation of students!Aloha Pu'uwai Hau Kila Scholarship donors, I am deeply grateful for your generosity, which has greatly lightened the financial burden that is often associated with college. My ‘ohana and I are able to alleviate stress, and this opportunity enabled me to focus fully on my studies. Your support is a crucial part of my educational journey, I am now able to continue down the path of computer science and biology allowing me to pursue my passion of becoming a computational biologist. This year, I aim to excel academically and contribute positively to my community. Being a part of the Women in Tech club eBoard at the University of San Francisco, I plan on uplifting other women pursuing careers in tech, as well as pave the way for other Native/ indigenous people. After completing my education, I want to be able to come back to Hawai'i and focus on biotech to help the place that I call home. This award motivates me to help other Hawai'i students and gives me a sense of purpose. Your kindness inspires me to strive for excellence and to pay it forward in the future. Again mahalo nui loa for this opportunity you have bestowed upon me. | |
Jaety MandaquitScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Gladys E. and Clifford T.F. Chun Scholarship. I am beyond grateful for their kind generosity. I am very thankful because any amount of money received is genuinely a helpful blessing that benefits my family in their enormous support of college education. My next step is to be a student-athlete at Sacramento State University, where I’ll play soccer and study accounting. Thank you very much for this opportunity; this would not be possible without your support! | |
Jai VielaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Maui Scholarship, Lee Ann DeLima Scholarship, and Pauahi Scholars for the incredible scholarships. These scholarships will help support my higher level of education so that I can return to Hawaiʻi and serve our lāhui. My family and I have encountered our set of challenges and this will help us tremendously. I am incredibly grateful for this blessing that will help support my education. | |
Jaiden BettisScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the manowai scholarship donors who put their hard earned money into my college education. I really appreciate this help and this will put less stress on myself and my ʻohana which will ultimately allow me to focus more on my academics. I hope to have an even better gpa in order to get accepted into medical schools and research opportunities this year. Thank you again and I am really so grateful. | |
James GrandalenScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the George Hi'ilani Mills scholarship for your generosity. My family and I are grateful as this will help tremendously as I pursue a career in healthcare so that I can care for communities in Hawai'i. This gift will help with the next step in my journey. I plan to do well in my studies and during our clinical hours by dedicating myself to study and put my best foot forward by taking every opportunity to improve. | |
Janaiya VierraScholarship:
Mahalo nui donors for the Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK scholarship. I was ecstatic to learn I was a recipient for this honor, and I am deeply appreciative of your support. Your kindness has given me the continued confidence to pursue my passion and a career in pediatrics. With the help of this scholarship, I am one step closer to achieving my goal. Mahalo once again for your incredible support. | |
Jasmin MonderenScholarship:
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart! I promise to make you all proud and to give back to my community by educating the future generation. I am so grateful! No words can describe what this means to me. But I will do good by you all! | |
Jasmine SerionScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Puuwai Hau Kila Scholarship. Your generosity means the world to me and my family. This scholarship will significantly ease our financial burden, allowing me to focus on my studies without the stress of tuition costs. This year, I aim to excel academically and participate in community service projects, continuing my journey towards making a positive impact in our community. Your support has given me the opportunity to pursue my dreams and strive for excellence. Mahalo nui loa for your kindness and support! | |
Jason CheersScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KSAA- Oʻahu Region Scholarship!! As a first-generation college student and the first of my siblings to go to college on the mainland, this scholarship will lift a financial burden not only for myself, but from my mother as well. I hope to use this money to get my foot in the door of the world of environmental science, and hopefully in the near future, you will be able to see me be a steward of the land and our native species! Mahalo!! | |
Jayda KekelaScholarship:
Mahalo to the gracious donors of the Kamehameha Schools PTO scholarships for providing me with these funds to help me pay for college. I am extremely thankful for this encouragement because it is going to get me to go places without limits, this means a lot to me and my Ohana because it has always been a dream of mine to go away to college on the mainland, and the donors of this scholarship is making it possible for me to do that. | |
Jazel SantanaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of Makaloa Scholarship. I greatly appreciate this scholarship. Moving to another state for college is already stressful, but with this scholarship, I worry less about tuition. College is costly and I am immensely grateful for any help I can get. I am going to Fordham University to study business administration. I plan to take advantage of every opportunity to learn and explore the world. After college, I am looking into attending law school. Thank you very much for this scholarship. | |
Jazlyn FariasScholarship:
Words alone couldn’t express how grateful I am to be receiving the Kaua’i Association Pauahi Foundation Scholarship. Knowing that my home is always supporting me in one way or another is gratifying after being on Oahu. This support gives me confidence that I am going in the right direction in my life. With this scholarship I’ll be able to afford my textbooks and school supplies during the academic year. This year I hope to start and finish my first year of college on a strong note and continue to build my foundation of knowledge to prepare myself for medical school. Mahalo nui for the Kaua’i Association Scholarship you’ve awarded to me. | |
Jazzmine Fernandez RuizScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the David and Julia Desha Scholarship, I am very thankful for receiving this scholarship because this will help me further my college education and bring me one step closer to becoming a special education teacher. This year, I hope to achieve more hands on experience in the field of special education to help me better myself in helping children with special needs to thrive in school and their futures. I am truly grateful for this scholarship and am very excited for what this upcoming school year will bring. Mahalo. | |
Jiselle MaglintiScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the KSH PTO Scholarship, Hōkū Welowelo KSH Scholarship, and the Stanley & Beese Fortuna Memorial Scholarship. I am so grateful for your generosity and continued support of scholars like myself who wish to pursue higher education. These scholarships will help my family and I cover the expenses of travel and supplies that will allow me to continue being a successful student in college. I hope to achieve academic excellence in honor of these gracious rewards this year at the University of Southern California. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Joel CurcioScholarship:
Mahalo Donors of the Kunuiakea and the Blossom Mossman Nary Scholarships! I would like to truly thank you all for your wonderful generosity and kindness. This scholarship will truly help me and my 'ohana to pay for the upcoming school year. I hope this will also make it easier for me to focus on my studies and become a good and industrious member of society. Mahalo Nui Loa for your kindness! | |
Joessi AlconcelScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Manowai scholarship as well as the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1963 Scholarship. I am beyond thankful to be receiving these awards. As a student responsible for getting myself to college financially, this has changed my life and taken a great deal of stress from me. | |
Johnathan ChingScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the THINK fund. Thank you so much for allowing me to attend school with less of a burden. Knowing that I have to worry a little less about paying for school helps me do a lot better once I am in school. With this money, I won't have to take out as many loans when I have to buy equipment for school. Mahalo again! | |
Jordan Van HooserScholarship:
Thank you for the generous scholarship opportunity. I will make sure to take full advantage of it ensuring that I am able to secure the college degree that I desire. | |
Jordanna TakakiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Oswald "Oz" K. Stender Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generosity, which means so much to me and my ‘ohana. Your support will greatly assist me in my academic journey at Pepperdine, allowing me to focus on my pre-medicine studies without financial strain. This gift empowers me to pursue my dream of becoming a physician, dedicated to helping others. This year, I aim to excel academically, engage in meaningful research, and contribute to the community through service. Your kindness has made this possible. Mahalo nui loa for your belief in my potential and investment in my future. | |
Joseph JimenezScholarship:
Aloha! I would like to start this message by saying, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for supporting me in my journey to higher education. Your generosity has allowed me to focus on my studies in New Media Design and further my education.With this support, I can dedicate myself to my academic and community initiatives, such as promoting Hawaiian culture through the Hawai’i Culture Club at RIT, while contributing to my community through Lambda Phi Epsilon, the MOCHA program, RIT Student Ambassador, and even as a Resident Advisor. My goal is to use my education and experiences to give back to my community, raise awareness about important issues, and mentor the next generation. | |
Journey LindseyScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Flik Independent Schools Dining Scholarship, I am so thankful for your generosity as it has saved me and my family from having to spend some hefty amounts of money for me to attend college. This gift will set me off for an exciting educational journey as I now don't have to worry about finances and can focus on my education. I hope that I can achieve my dream of earning an associates and getting a good head start towards my career goal. Mahalo nui! | |
Julia LingenbrinkScholarship:
I want to thank you so, so much for gifting me these scholarships. The money is going to be really helpful for me and my family, but something that means a lot to me is just being chosen to be your scholarship recipient. It has given me more confidence in myself and my abilities, and I hope you know that your support does not go unnoticed, especially at a personal level. Mahalo nui for allowing me a better chance to succeed! | |
Julia Kamalei PahukulaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Scholars. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated. Your financial kōkua will allow me to pursue my dreams in college and beyond. I want to be a leader of our lāhui and this scholarship will help make this dream become a reality. Mahalo nō! Mahalo donors of the Lee Ann DeLima Scholarship. Mrs. DeLima is the reason why I am where I am today. She gave my dad the opportunity to lead at Kamehameha Schools Maui and because of that I am forever grateful to her. Her positivity and love radiated off of her and I strive to be more like her everyday. Mahalo for being so generous in granting me this scholarship because it will help me pursue the alakaʻi life I desire to live. Mahalo nō! Mahalo donors of the Kahu Wendell B.K. Davis and Mama Kahu Maria K.K. Davis Aloha Ke Akua Scholarship. As a strong Christian and one of the Kahu ʻŌpio, I am so humbled to accept this scholarship. I look up to the kahu that have come before me and try to follow their footsteps and lead my school with pride. In my future, I am excited to share the love of God with everyone I encounter. I am excited to become a Hawaiian and Christian leader in my community and this scholarship will help make this dream become a reality. Mahalo nui! | |
Justice Castroverde-MonizScholarship:
Mahalo, donors of the Barry J. and Winona E. Rubin Memorial Scholarship, for your generous support. Your donation has significantly lightened the financial burden of my law school education, allowing me to focus on my studies and future career aspirations. I am deeply grateful for your belief in me and your contribution to my academic journey. As I embark on my first year of Law school, I am determined to find my own path to success as a JD candidate. Thank you once again for your unwavering support. | |
Ka'ie Naboa-CordyScholarship:
Mahalo nui for your generosity! I am so thankful for this scholarship as it allows me to take one step closer to paying for my secondary education. It also allows me to take some of the worrying financial weight off of my father's shoulders. I plan to use this gift specifically to pay for my tuition and needed school books. This will overall help me to succeed this year in Pre Nursing as I prepare to apply to the very competitive Nursing Program at UH Manoa for next fall. | |
Kadence FergerstromScholarship:
Mahalo for this scholarship! I am so grateful and this truly means a lot. I promise to keep my grades up and continue my service for my community. This award will truly make a difference for me. | |
Kaede Lynn SaniatanScholarship:
I am writing to express my gratitude for your generosity in awarding me the Kalino Foundation Merit-Based Scholarship. This means more to me and my family than words can convey. Your support will alleviate financial burdens, allowing me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies and extracurricular activities. With your help, I aim to excel academically and contribute positively to my community. Your belief in me fuels my determination to make the most of this opportunity. Mahalo for investing in my education and empowering me to pursue my dreams. | |
Kaena KiakonaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Eric N. Jacobsen Memorial Scholarship for your generosity and assistance in paying my tuition for this upcoming school year. This means so much to my family, as they have had to make a lot of sacrifices to pay for me to follow my dreams, and this really helps to take a weight off of their backs. I truly can't tell you how much I appreciate it and how much this means for me and my 'ohana. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Kaeo YuenScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa for all of your kōkua and support! I deeply appreciate this opportunity and am truly blessed to have received these four scholarships. Coming from a low-income background where education is overlooked, I will make the best of the money to instill a change within my family and Hawaiian community! My end goal is to return to Hawaiʻi as a neurosurgeon still rooted in my Hawaiian culture — to better serve my lāhui! | |
Kahakuhailoa PoepoeScholarship:
Mahalo a nui to the donors of the Vaugn G. A. Vasconcellos, KS '71 scholarships for your generosity in supporting my educational journey. I come from the island of Molokaʻi, and my ʻohana is less-resourced, so being a first-generation college student it means a lot for my educational journey to be funded by you folks. It also means a lot to us as my career goal is seeking the revitalization of Hawaiian ways of living, and our sovereignty as a people, and for the people of Molokaʻi it is something we aspire to see on all of the islands. Your folk's donation will help fund my education this upcoming school year as a senior at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo studying Hawaiian Studies, with a focus in Continuing the Culture, in hopes of promoting the Hawaiian language across the island chain, but especially back on my home island. I hope to maintain or even possibly raise my current GPA of 3.89 this semester, and to graduate on the dean's list! Mahalo again for your this gift which means so much to me and my ʻohana."He ʻōpū aliʻi" | |
Kahaliaonahulukupuna MasaokaScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Hawai'i Independent Energy Scholarship as well as the Sanborn 'Ohana for selecting me as the recipient of the 2024 award. Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous honor for me and I would like to assure you that I will make the most of this opportunity and use it to excel in my academics so that I can achieve my goal of becoming an electrician in my community. | |
Kahaukepa Aipia-PetersScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the "Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK" Scholarship. I am very thankful for your generosity and for choosing me to receive this scholarship in order to further my academic career. This gift is very helpful to my ʻohana, and it also takes off some stress from myself and my family as we continue to maneuver the price of college. What I hope to achieve this year is to continue to network with fellow students and professors at Oregon State University and to also continue to be active in the academic clubs and activities that are provided at the university. Mahalo nui. | |
Kaheleaulani YoshidaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KSHPTO scholarship for allowing me to further my education, and worry less about the money that's needed to do so. This scholarship will be put towards building my foundation in college, and making sure I have the financial support to reach my goals. It means so much to me that through my short essay, I was able to present my strengths enough for you to help me out of high school and into adulthood. Mahalo again for this scholarship. | |
Kahiau Cockett-NagamineScholarship:
Mahalo Donors of the Dr. Richard Kekuni Blaisdell, Native Hawaiian Health Kauka ʻŌiwi Scholarshipand the donors of the George Hi'ilani Mills Scholarship! With your kindness and generosity, I will be able to accomplish my goal of becoming a physician who can provide quality care to future patients. Currently, I am a third year medical student at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where I am engaging in clinical rotations. Each day is a reminder of the amazing opportunity that I have to create a lasting, positive impact on an individual's health. Thank you for your support! | |
Kaʻaleʻa HanawahineScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Rebecca Kunipo Ching Scholarship, receiving this scholarship means more to me and my family than words can express. It represents hope and opportunity, reinforcing the value of education as I pursue my goal to improve healthcare quality and reduce inequities. Your support impacts not only my life but also those I aim to serve. This year, I am determined to excel academically in healthcare management and public health policy, applying my learning to real-world challenges. Thank you sincerely for believing in my potential and investing in my future. Mahalo! | |
Kaʻōiwikapuokalani JeongScholarship:
Mahalo nui for this scholarship. With these money I will able to move forward in pursuing my goal of ultimately serving my people back in Hilo. I greatly appreciate this award as it will help my family not feel so much of the burden to get an education that will help me with this career. | |
Kai Ea TraskScholarship:
Mahalo to donors of FLIK scholarships! Your help and generosity means so much to my family and I. I will be able to achieve so much because of this scholarship. | |
Kailani PascuaScholarship:
I would like to mahalo you for this reward! I am beyond thankful for what you have provided me with. I plan to study Environmental Studies and come back home to make a difference in Hawaii! This scholarship makes a difference and helps me so much! Mahalo nui! | |
Kailie KalepaScholarship:
I am so thankful for the generosity of Pauahi to continue with my academic journey. I look forward to what this opportunity will provide as I continue to make a forward progress on this academic journey. Grateful that I can continue to count on KSBE to partner with as I continue to spread my wings and learn. | |
Kailihialeikaumaka CabralScholarship:
Mahalo Donors of the Mary Atherton Richards and Pauahi Scholarships. I deeply appreciate your generosity and help as I begin to further my education. Your generosity has greatly helped my ʻohana and I as we are no longer financially stressed. Your gift will help to finance my education which will allow me to gain the knowledge I need to help my community. Once again, I mahalo you for your kindness and generosity. | |
Kaimana PilaresScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1980 for blessing me with this scholarship! I am so grateful to have been one of the recipients of this scholarship because I long to continue my education. Education is a gift and this scholarship helps me achieve yet another degree. This helps me because I am the one who pays for my schooling. I was worried about tuition and hoe I would be able to afford it, but this scholarship takes some of the worry away! Mahalo. | |
Kainoa HottendorfScholarship:
To the donors of the Rebecca Lamahilani Haalou Medeiros Scholarship, I feel truly honored and blessed to receive such a generous scholarship. I cannot express my gratitude enough, this will greatly help nullify the cost of my University. This money will help me feel more comfortable studying and focusing on school rather than focusing on its financial burden. Mahalo again for your support! | |
Kainoa KaehaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Native Hawaiian Visual Arts ScholarshipEver since Kamehameha I was really trying to do my best in school and always applying to scholarships where I could. It's very important to my family that I am getting an education and setting my future life up. But of course, the cost is always an issue to go around, which is why I do so much in school academically and now through student government and working for the LeeCC through student life. I hope I make some AWESOME videos as I'm learning the video side of my camera now, and it will be all thanks to your help for me to pursue my higher education. | |
Kaipolauaʻe PalmaScholarship:
Mahalo nui for allowing me the opportunity to work toward striving for a better future for myself here in Hawaiʻi. I fully intend to work to the best of my ability and strive toward success in helping our people. | |
Kairi Guerrero EnosScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK Scholarship. Winning this award means so much to me. With this amazing opportunity of a lifetime, I will make sure to excel with great mana moving forward in this next school year. You have blessed me and my 'ohana greatly. With two members of our household heading to college this year, I can now focus more on persisting to complete my schooling rather than being burdened by the financial weight constantly on my 'ohana’s shoulders. What I hope to achieve this year is valuable knowledge in STEM and to make a meaningful contribution to my community, my home, Hilo. Mahalo from the bottom of my heart. | |
Kaitlyn SouzaScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship. This scholarship will help my family out so much this up coming school year in terms of paying for college without having to take out loans that will inhibit me from pursuing my future dreams post-college. I am also grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship because it helps to show my younger siblings who are soon to be graduates of Kamehameha that they do they the opportunity and resources to reach for the stars and achieve their dreams. Once again, I am so eternally grateful for this scholarship, Mahalo nui loa. | |
Kala DiazScholarship:
Mahalo to the generous donors of the David Kalani Goldstein, KS '70 Scholarship. This scholarship will allow me to pursue my dream of becoming a Hawaiian Language Teacher in Hawaii and continuing the legacy of perpetuating 'Olelo Hawaii in Hawaii's youth. This year I will be balancing new employment as a Life Guard with the Ocean Safety Department while pursuing a masters degree. Your very generous scholarship will allow me the time to focus hard in school and excel in my studies. Thank you again from myself and my 'ohana. | |
Kalaeloa TancayoScholarship:
Mahalo! My Ohana is truly grateful for your generosity, with this step of seeking a higher education, your gift will help me achieve my future career goal. | |
Kalaiakea DuncanScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1979 "Ho'okupono" Scholarship! This act of generosity from you all means so much to my family and I, as without monetary leverages such as this my dream of continuing to attend college would not be possible. Rest assured, this scholarship will go directly towards my college tuition, allowing me to continue studying the sole academic field that I've taken great passion in: criminology & criminal justice. I'll be sure not to let you guys down, and I will be forever indebted to you all! Mahalo, Kalaiakea Duncan | |
Kaleikaumaka RobackScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the USS Kamehameha Scholarship,I am deeply grateful for your generous $5,000 scholarship. This support means a great deal to me and my ‘ohana, allowing me to focus on my studies at the Naval Academy without financial worries.Your generosity inspires me to excel academically and develop my leadership skills. I am determined to honor your investment by making the most of this opportunity. | |
Kalena LauniuScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Vaughn G. A. Vasconcellos, KS '71 Scholarship. This scholarship has help make the decision to go to Ottawa University more possible for me and my family. Especially with the low income our family has been getting recently. This money will help me and my family pay for the tuition and for the cost of attendance for my first year in college. I hope to get an experience of living outside of home and to see how their science can help improve Hawai’i’s Knowledge in certain areas. Mahalo, Kalena Launiu | |
Kalena ThurstonScholarship:
Mahalo Donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1990 Ku Lokahi Scholarship. I am honored and grateful to have been selected as a recipient. This scholarship will significantly support my academic goals, allowing me to focus more on my studies and less on financial needs. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity as work towards my degree in Environmental Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Kaleokupa'a YamamotoScholarship:
Thank you so much! I am forever indebted you. As I ventured into the college application process, I would've never imagined that it would've ended with me attending such a prestigious university like the University of Michigan, and this is all thanks to you. You have given me the resources that will fund numerous textbooks and ease the financial burden on my parents and for that I cannot thank you enough. You have truly made my fever dream a reality. | |
Kalissa LeslieScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship. I am so grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship, and I will be putting it towards funding my college education at UCLA. College is the first step on my path to becoming a dentist. As a dentist, I will have the opportunity to create beautiful smiles while at the same time addressing financial disparities, solving complex dental puzzles, and providing a much-needed service to my community. I hope to make significant dental research contributions to the broader community so that fewer Native Hawaiians suffer from oral health conditions. Mahalo | |
Kalukalani GooScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kunuiakea Scholarship. Thank you so much for this scholarship to help me with my pursuit to start my post-high journey. This means the world to my ʻohana and I. This gift will allow me to pay off college and give me a good start to fighting for the Hawaiian people. In the future, I intend to fight for Hawaiian land rights and learn the way of the law in order to help preserve native Hawaiian lands. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am. Once again, mahalo nui loa for this scholarship. | |
Kamaile ScholtzScholarship:
Mahalo donors for the PTO Scholarship, I'm thankful for picking me as a recipient and will be using the funds towards my collage application. I plan on attending Uh hilo and later helping our marine life/ecosystems in ensuring food sustainability and sustaining our culture for the future. Mahalo Nut loa for this scholarship. | |
Kamakanuionalani WootonScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Makaloa Scholarship for gifting me this money. This money will help to lighten the burden of my family to pay for my college education and allow me to prepare for my future. I will ensure to pay this forward by serving others as a doctor to support and heal others to the best of my ability. I hope that I will make you proud with my future contributions and mahalo again for this amazing opportunity. | |
Kamaleimahie AuwaeScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors, your generosity has profoundly impacted my life. Hailing from an underprivileged background, this opportunity empowers me to pursue higher education fearlessly. Your compassion resonates deeply, instilling hope and motivation within me. This academic year, I am committed to excelling and honoring your trust. Your belief in my potential reinforces my resolve to overcome adversities and inspire others facing similar challenges. I am driven to make a positive impact and contribute to our community. Mahalo nui loa for investing in aspiring scholars like myself and uplifting those facing socioeconomic barriers. | |
Kamalu Kaawa RichardsonScholarship:
Mahalos donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Teachers and Parents Moloka'i "'Elua" Scholarship for this amazing opportunity. I greatly appreciate all the help that you are providing to ensure that I have the ability to focus on college and worry a little less about paying for school. I believe college is a great investment for wanting to pursue my field of education and I couldn’t have done this without your help. I will make sure to do my best in school to become as teacher so i ca give back to the community just as you have. | |
Kapena GormleyScholarship:
Mahalo generous donors, I appreciate the contribution to my scholarship as well as the opportunity to contribute to the lahui and I will use my time at school to better myself and my community | |
Kapri Tulang-De SilvaScholarship:
Mahalo William S. Richardson Commemorative Scholarship, Joseph Nāwāhi Scholarship and the David and Julia Desha Scholarship donors. I am honored and thankful for your generosity and support in selecting me as a scholarship recipient. These awards will assist in funding my education at the William S. Richardson School of Law. Because of your generosity, I can attain the law degree I’ve dreamed of, help communities important to me, and carry out your legacy. Thank you for your commitment to the education and prosperity of Hawaii’s future. Mahalo nui loa for believing in me and helping me pursue my dream! | |
Kare Ann OshiroScholarship:
Aloha donors of the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Association of Teachers and Parents "Ho'ihi Aku, Hoihi Mai" Scholarship. Thank you for your generous award in furthering my post-high school education. My parents and I can't express how grateful we are for this scholarship. Deciding if I wanted to pursue my collegiate education on the continental U.S. and play volleyball, it was a tough decision for me to make. I didn't want to put a financial burden on my family. With the help of your generous award, I have an opportunity to continue my dreams without hurting my family financially. | |
Karissa Ann HiguchiScholarship:
Aloha and mahalo donors of the William S. Richardson Commemorative Scholarship. I am so grateful for this opportunity you have granted me to aid my financial situation as I take on the start of law school this coming school year. Finances were an enormous stressor when it came to deciding to pursue this career path so I appreciate this more than you can imagine. I promise to make you proud and use it well on my journey in higher education and hopefully a successful career. | |
Karl HansonScholarship:
Mahalo donors of The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund scholarship. I am truly thankful for your generosity. This gift will help me to pay for my tuition as I go into my senior year of my undergraduate program and ease the financial burden placed on my family members that are helping to pay for my education. Mahalo. | |
Kauluwena AionaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of this Pauahi Foundation scholarship for providing the kōkua and support that I will need for my post secondary plans. I will forever be grateful for every little inch of help that I will be receiving which will support my parents and myself to achieve my goals. This gift will definitely go into purchasing school supplies, lab supplies and to cover some cost of schooling in general. I hope to end this 2024-2025 college school year with a high GPA in both my majors & with a lot of ʻike, knowledge to cherish and share. With that being said, mahalo nui loa! | |
Kavin IngScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Edward Lapsley/Hoʻopaʻa Mau Scholarship, I am deeply grateful for your generosity. Your scholarship lightens my family's financial burden and allows me to focus on my electrical engineering studies at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. This support is vital in helping me excel academically and participate in hands-on projects. This year, I aim to deepen my understanding of engineering principles and contribute to our community in Honolulu. Your kindness inspires me to work hard and achieve my goals. Mahalo nui loa for investing in my future. Aloha. | |
Kawailanamalie VickersScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the 'Kamehameha Schools Maui Parent Teacher Student Organization 'A'apueo Scholarship'. I am very thankful for your generosity and for the privilege to receive this scholarship. This blessing will benefit me greatly in my educational journey that I cannot wait to embark on! | |
Kawainui AndersonScholarship:
Mahalo to the Douglas K.K. Chung Memorial Scholarship 'ohana. My family and I are very grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness , in choosing me as the recipient of your scholarship. I have 4 siblings, and I am the eldest. All of us aspire to attend college, so with this generous help from you, I know that my siblings will also have the opportunity to also reach their dreams. I will also be playing soccer for the Chaminade Mens Soccer team. We have the utmost respect for Mr. Chung's sacrifice in the Vietnam War. He will be forever remembered for service in the military. My grandpa graduated 6 years after Mr. Chung from Kamehameha Schools. I hope to live up to your expectations throughout my college carrier. Mahalo for your generosity. | |
Kawaiolaakealii KapuniScholarship:
To the generous donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1969, E Hoomanao ia Pauahi, Scholarship, Dr. Haunani-Kay Trask Scholarship and the Homer David Kahilialau and Thelma Mabara Burge, Sr. Scholarship. I want to express my utmost gratitude for the generosity and support you've extended through your individual scholarships. Your investment in my education is not just a financial contribution, but a pillar of support, and a strong belief in my potential to give kānaka ʻōiwi the future they deserve. These scholarships alleviate the financial burden experienced by my ʻohana and I, allowing me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies and pursue my dreams and desires without compromise. Your kindness inspires me to work harder, excel, and one day pay forward this incredible gift to kānaka ʻōiwi that also aspire to heal the lāhui. Mahalo nui loa for making a significant difference in my life; I am deeply honored and humbled to have been chosen for this opportunity. | |
Kawena LorenzoScholarship:
Aloha mai kākou! Your generosity has been instrumental in my pursuit of higher education and embracing my cultural roots. This scholarship not only helps to ease my financial burden but also fuels my passion for preserving and promoting my pursuit towards my Bachelors degree in Hawaiian Pacific Studies . With your support, I can wholeheartedly dedicate myself to academic excellence and embark in further community engagement this upcoming semester. I hope to honor your trust by becoming an ambassador of knowledge and contributing to the perpetuation of our cherished traditions. Mahalo nui loa for investing in my educational journey. | |
Kaya CamaraScholarship:
Mahalo to those who have provided this opportunity for us. You truly don’t know how much of a difference this makes. I feel so blessed every year feeling that sense of relief once the awards come out. I am forever grateful and inspired you all, mahalo nui for helping me further my education and get closer to my goals. | |
Kayana MaluoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship. I am incredibly thankful for your generosity. This assistance towards my education is deeply appreciated by me and my ‘ohana. Thanks to you, I have less worry when in comes to the financial area of my educational journey. Mahalo | |
Kaydence LilioScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the green machine scholarship. I am thankful because this opportunity allows me to be able to continue my education at Creighton University. You are truly the reason that I am able to chase my dreams and future career aspirations. I truly wouldn't be where I am today without the support from you folks and my family. I am forever grateful and thankful for this opportunity and hope to make you proud! | |
Kayla-Ann PosiulaiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1960 scholarship. I am so thankful for your generosity because I am able to pay off my tuition completely and focus on doing well in school. I hope to exceed expectations this next school year as I start my doctorate program. Mahalo again. | |
Kayleen LauScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Anne H. Myers Scholarship. I am truly grateful for this opportunity, and I will do my best to honor your kindness through my academic pursuits of becoming a physician for the people of Hawai'i one day. Thank you once again for investing in my future and helping me pursue my dreams. Mahalo! | |
Kealaponookealoha Fernandez-LeongScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Frank and Ruth Midkiff Scholarship. I want to express how grateful I am. Me and my family always knew that I wouldnʻt be able to afford college. So, thank you for giving me this scholarship. I believe that this will help me on my academic journey into making the world a better place. I believe that education is a great strength and I am happy that you are helping me gain more knowledge so that I might be able to help the world one day with my passion. Mahalo! | |
Kealoha BaricuatroScholarship:
Mahalo to all the donors and contributors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship, I am so grateful for your generosity and support. With this scholarship, I will be able to take one more step toward giving back to my community here in Hawaiʻi. I am planning to get my bachelor's degree in Political Science to be able to help uplift our Hawaiian lāhui and pass on the aloha. Mahalo Nui Loa for your support! | |
Keanu Lui-KwanScholarship:
Aloha donors of the Dolly and Ross Wert Scholarship, Mahalo for your very generous scholarship, and I am grateful for being selected to receive this scholarship and for the financial support it provide for me as I continue my educations. It means a lot that you believe in me and know that this will be used wisely. This will help pay for my tuition so that I graduate without debt. | |
Kegan WilliamsScholarship:
Donors of the Herbert Kealoha Keppeler Award, thank you so much! It is my goal to further my own knowledge in college, and it is thanks to you and this award that I am able to do it affordably. To be able to afford going to UH Manoa, a leader in science, is amazing and I cannot express my gratitude enough. I hope to be able to further my knowledge in the field of biology and become a servant leader to Hawaii. Mahalo! | |
Keira PangScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Hui Hoʻomālamalama Class of 2004 Scholarship. This scholarship means a lot me and my family, as it will assist me in pursuing my dreams for higher education. There aren’t enough words to describe my gratitude. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Kekoa AgpalsaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Waipa Nishimura Memorial Scholarship for your generous gift! I really appreciate your contributions to my college success. Your support will ease my financial burden, enabling me to fully engage with my education and pursue new opportunities such as internships or research studies. I am committed to not letting this scholarship go to waste by excelling in my academics and having meaningful contributions to the field of Electrical Engineering. This year, I hope to establish a strong foundation in college while embarking on my journey in the field of Engineering. Mahalo Nui! | |
Kekuhikuhipuuoneonaaliiokohala KanaheleScholarship:
I cannot express how deep my gratitude is for those who chose to help sponsor my education and found it valuable enough to support. I believe fully in the power of education, whether that be through academics or community work. And so to be able to have this opportunity inspires me to strive to do my best in my chosen field. Mahalo again and I look forward to putting the sponsorship to good use. | |
Kenneth NiheuScholarship:
Mahalo no tia mea kala. Tou kala kotua iau a o wau kotua na poe oiwi ma ta aoao tomohana o Kauai a me Niihau nei. | |
Keolahou AkeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1995 Ka Ua Kipu'upu'u Scholarship.I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity in funding the scholarship program. Your support has not only helped alleviate the financial burden of pursuing higher education but has also served as a source of immense motivation and encouragement. Receiving this scholarship will enable me to focus on my studies and strive for academic excellence without worrying about the financial aspect. Your belief in my potential and willingness to invest in my education mean more to me than words can express. I am truly grateful for the opportunity you have provided me, and I am committed to making the most of it. Your support has inspired me to work even harder, not only to achieve my academic goals but also to give back to the community in the future. Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and for making a significant difference in my life. Your kindness will not be forgotten. | |
Kiana SoloriaScholarship:
Dear donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1975 Scholarship, Kamehameha Schools Maui Parent Teacher Student Organization 'A'apueo Scholarship, and William K. and Julia T. Kapololu Scholarship,Mahalo for choosing me as a scholarship recipient. I am very grateful to have the support in my journey returning back to school to become a nurse. Throughout my time working in the medical field, I have learned a lot. I’ve gained a lot of clinical experience and believe that a career as a nurse will be impactful, especially to the rural Hilo community. I enjoy working hands on with patients and believe that this career choice is the right decision for me.Thank you for believing in me. I had doubts that I would receive any assistance due to the fact that I have a degree already, but being awarded these scholarships have reassured me that I have support and encouraged me to continue to further my education. It has lessened the financial burden for me as I will be returning to school along with being a new mother. | |
Kiara BellScholarship:
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for awarding me this scholarship. Your generosity and support mean the world to me, as this was the very first scholarship I won for the 2024-2025 school year. At first I was downhearted because I had not won any scholarships at all, but receiving the award outcome for June 2024 and seeing I won at least one scholarship was more than enough for me. I was ecstatic to feel the support of my dreams and aspirations. Thanks to your contribution, I can continue pursuing my education and working towards my goals of becoming a Registered Nurse without a financial burden. I am grateful for your investment in my future and I hope to be a future donor for the Manowai Scholarship after I pursue my career. Thank you once again for your kindness and belief in my potential. | |
Kieran MaesakaScholarship:
Aloha donors of The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund. Thank you for your donations! Your generosity will be of great assistance in getting me through college. College is a stressful time. I can't thank you enough for alleviating financial stress, allowing me to focus on my academics. I hope to make you all proud. Mahalo! | |
Kieren McKeeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Ula Baker Sheecha Scholarship. It's becoming increasingly more difficult to get scholarships every year, and I was never good at figuring out these kinds of things, but thankfully this scholarship has been with me throughout my whole journey thus far and I couldn't be more grateful for that. The pressure this alleviates off of my mom's and mine shoulders means the world and I truly can’t give enough thanks. I will be going into this new school year with determination to hone my craft, and with gratitude for what this scholarship is doing for me. Mahalo again, Kieren | |
Krista GalimbaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the PTO Scholarship. I am thankful for your generosity because the money can help many people and families who may need the money to avoid student loans and debts. This scholarship will help me pay for the tuition of my college and allow me to pursue my educational journey with less worry of payment and costs. Mahalo. | |
Krystal TakafujiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Makaloa-UG scholarship! I am so blessed to have been able to receive this scholarship and put it towards my studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz where I will be majoring in environmental studies. This money will help my family tremendously with the costs of sending me to school and have definitely lifted a burden off of our shoulders. Mahalo! | |
Kūakaloa RobinsonScholarship:
Aloha mai, Mahalo Nui for the generous scholarship that you have graciously awarded me. It will go towards financing my career in college and future past graduation. I am humbled and honored to accept this award and I will put it to positive used to unsure my future is bright. Again mahalo nui, aloha. | |
Kuiokalani GaperoScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the Dan and Rachel Mahi Educational Scholarship. As the cost of living rises every year, so does the tuition rates for each academic year. The financial assistance means a lot to me and my ʻohana (my wahine and my three keiki). Just two more years in my doctoral journey and I will be able to focus fully on giving back to my community through the education of our ʻōiwi scholars. Mahalo once again as this gift brings me one step closer to my goal, towards my future. | |
Kullen WatsonScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the Puʻuwai Hau Kila Scholarship. My gratefulness extends far beyond this academic year. Your kōkua is appreciated not only by me, but by my family as well. This fall, I will attend the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa as a Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science major. Again, mahalo for your donations. Earning this scholarship has helped to draw my attention away from the financial burden of college, allowing me to focus on my academics and reach my goal of serving the highly underserved Hawaiian community in the future. | |
Kunani TuttleScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the Eli D. Pane'e Sr. and Aileen E. Pane'e Scholarship, Joseph David Ahuna Scholarship, and Kamehameha Schools Class of 1974 Scholarship! This means so much to me and my family to have your assistance with these scholarships going towards my tuition. Every bit of your generosity definitely lightens the burden and allows me to continue my professional degree, now going into my second year at Stanford University. Mahalo! | |
Kūpa'amauloa KekauohaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Warren Nakapuna Ah Loo Memorial Scholarship! It truly is a dream turned into reality for me to have the opportunity to pursue a post-secondary education. I plan to study engineering in college, and this generous investment in helping me achieve my aspirations means so much to me and my family. Knowing that I have others who believe in me and see my career vision is so vitalizing, and I am especially motivated to leverage this amazing opportunity into something bigger than myself— I aim to play a role in solving the big-picture problems that too often affect the community I have called home for so many years. In my eyes, the best changemakers are the ones who understand the cultural and contextual subtleties of their communities. As a Hawaiian, I want my educational experience to center around helping Hawai’i grow and expand while respecting the culturally-nuanced community that it is. Attending college is the first step in this journey, and I am forever grateful for the financial and motivational support offered to me through this scholarship. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Kuuleianuhea Awo-ChunScholarship:
Mahalo nui to all who have contributed to the Pauahi Foundation scholarship. It has allowed me to continue my coursework to earn an Education Doctorate in Professional Practice. The financial strain on my ʻohana was significant, but the support of Pauahi Foundation has given us room to breath and not have to fund everything with loans. As a single mom who just graduated a senior, this funding came at a critical time for me and I am so thankful. Mahalo piha! | |
Kyla CastroScholarship:
I truly appreciate your generous investment in my education. As a first generation college student coming from a multigenerational household any contribution is greatly appreciated. Recently my family has taken on the financial burden of supporting three grandparents financially and in a mental capacity. With me contributing as well funding my college education, I have applied to several scholarships to ensure that I finish my degree without debt. | |
Kylee-Ray TactacanScholarship:
My ʻohana and I am grateful for the support of the Pauahi Foundation donors toward my educational and career endeavors. I intend to carry out the mission of the generous people of my awarded scholarships and strive to fulfill the needs of our lāhui. | |
Kyrie NuivoScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Oswald "Oz" K. Stender Scholarship. I am extremely thankful for your generosity as this gift will help me complete my schooling and reach my goal of becoming a preschool teacher in Hawaii. I plan to teach Hawaiian values to my students, and help perpetuate the Hawaiian culture. Mahalo again, Kyrie. | |
Lā Hikina ArtatesScholarship:
I am thankful for the generosity of my scholarship donors/representatives because it gives me a chance to chase after a dream I had since I was small, which is pursuing one of my passions without any doubt. I do want to make my family proud with what I end up doing, no matter what that is. With what I was given I am able to better prepare myself and continue learning about my passion and how I can use it after college. Mahalo!! | |
Landalyn DavisScholarship:
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the generosity of the Kalino Foundation and for the scholarship award I have received from you. Knowing that there are individuals and organizations like yours who believe in supporting students' dreams and aspirations is incredibly inspiring and moving. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity and will carry your support with me throughout my journey at Washington State University. | |
Landon ChoyScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the 'Alihi Scholarship for your generous support. Your kindness deeply impacts not only me but also my 'ohana, providing essential financial relief this academic year. This gift enables me to focus more on my studies in computer science and AI and less on financial burdens. This year, I aim to excel in my courses and engage in research in the realm of the human connection with AI. Your support inspires me to strive for excellence and make a meaningful difference. Mahalo for investing in my future. | |
Larissa LeeScholarship:
I’m blessed to be selected for this scholarship and would like to say thank you to the people who made this scholarship possible. I greatly appreciate your support of this scholarship as it will help me with my educational expenses. Thank you for your generosity! | |
Lawakua PalafoxScholarship:
I really appreciate the doors that your generosity will open for me, and the opportunity to use my talents not just for myself, but hopefully for others as well. I hope that I am able to work hard and really deserve your support, and I thank you for everything that I will be able to accomplish thanks to your kindness. | |
Leah KailiuliScholarship:
Thank you to the founders and donors of the Dorothy Martin Scholarship! Your generosity means everything to me and my 'ohana. This scholarship will alleviate my financial burden and allow me to focus on my education. I hope to thrive academically, give back to my community, and follow my passion for nursing. Your help enables me to attain these objectives and motivates me to give back in the future. Thank you for believing in my potential and investing in my education. | |
Leahi ColomaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Frank and Ruth, KS PTO, and Mary Atherton Richard’s Scholarships. I am so thankful for your gifts that will help me obtain a career. Your generosity will help me in my journey to becoming a psychiatrist for keiki in Hawai’i. | |
Leanne OsornoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Floro and McCarthy Family "Big Blue and White K" Scholarship,I am so honored and thankful to have received this scholarship. College is very expensive, especially for those majoring in the fields of medicine.I am very excited to begin my first semester of nursing school this fall at UH Manoa. I have always dreamed of attending this school and learning from one of the best programs in Hawaii. This scholarship will help fund my dream and I am forever grateful. | |
Lei'ohu TurleyScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1961 Scholarship. I am extremely grateful for this award. It will be put towards my education at Dartmouth College where I hope to pursue a pre-law degree in government and Indigenous studies. This gift means a lot to my family as I will be the first to attend college and we are navigating it for the first time. Again, mahalo nui for this opportunity. Me ka ha'aha'a, Lei'ohu Turley | |
Leilani VaresScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KGMB/KHON scholarship. I was ecstatic to find I received your generous donation. This means the world to my 'ohana. This gift will help me with my academic journey at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Leilehuanani OrtizScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the KSHPTO Scholarship! I would like to express my deep gratitude for your generous contribution towards my education, it means so much to both me, and my ʻohana. This year I intend to use my scholarship award to aid in housing payments, as I will be attending college in Portland, Oregon. Thank you so much for helping me on my journey towards achieving my dreams. | |
Leināʻala WongScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the DeWitt Wallace and Jospeh A. Sowa scholarships. I am so grateful for your generosity and encouragement towards my future. Your financial support will help me take leaps in my path to success and relieve the stress of paying for tuition. I will be attending UC Davis and with the help of your donations I will be able to purchase materials required for my curriculum and education. Mahalo for all of your aloha and support to the community and to me. Me ke aloha nui, Leinaala Wong | |
Liam HoppeScholarship:
Mahalo nui for your generous investment in my future. I will strive to make the most out of your contribution. I feel very honored to have received the scholarship and will do my best to live up to the expectations that it was founded on. | |
Liana KannoScholarship:
I would like to say much mahalos to you folks for choosing me to donate to. Your generous donation is helping a mother of 5 children continue on to accomplish my life long goal of graduating from college with two degrees. I am so grateful for amazing people like you folks that believe in individuals like me. It truly means so much to me to be able to have people who believe in me and want to help support me through the most important journey in my life. I will never forget the people that have made this all possible for me. If it wasn’t for scholarships, I would have never graduated from college this past year with my associates degree. Now I am so excited to be able to continue on my journey for my bachelors degree and wouldn’t have been able to do this without the support and help from all my donors. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for choosing me. | |
Lilia Iokepa-GuerreroScholarship:
Mahalo NUI. With this funding it will help pay for some of my tuition. I am very grateful for any contribution. Mahalo nui! Me ke aloha, Lilia Iokepa-Guerrero | |
Lily GouveiaScholarship:
Aloha! To the donors of the Theodore Richards Scholarship, I want to extend my extreme gratitude for granting me this scholarship. This helps me and my family tremendously when it comes to my education as a student who wants to further her studies. Please know that I am extremely grateful and appreciate you guys a lot for selecting me as a recipient. Mahalo and God bless!! | |
Linda Kaauwai-IwamotoScholarship:
Thank you donors for your generous donations in allowing me the opportunity to complete my Calling from God in serving Him in our Hawaiian churches (AHEC) and the Hawaii Conference of the United Church of Christ. I am entering my 3rd semester and enjoying every moment of it. Mahalo again for your generous gifts. Mahalo nui iā 'oukou nā mea hā'awi manawale'a i ka hā' awi 'ana ia`u i ka manawa kupono e ho'opau i kou kāhea 'ana mai ke Akua mai i ka lawelawe `ana iā ia i loko o kā mākou mau `ekalesia Hawaii (AHEC) a me ka 'aha Hawaii o ka United Church of Christ. Mahalo hou no kou hā'awi manawale'a. | |
Lindsey Nicole JulianScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Richard Lyman Jr., Memorial Scholarship! It is an honor for you to have considered and chosen me to be the recipient of this scholarship. I hope that the words I shared about Pāhoa resonated well with you, as I plan to commit to the goals, dreams, and aspirations of representing my home in the next chapter. With your faith and generosity, I promise to use this scholarship as aid in covering college costs. This means coursework materials, technological equipment, fees, and basic necessities. Once again, mahalo with deepest gratitude for awarding me this scholarship! | |
Liwai CorreaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KSH PTO scholarships. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the support they have given me throughout my career as a lifer of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus. They have given me opportunities to learn to new things and even help me with my post high education. Mahalo for your endless support | |
Logan AkauScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1991 Scholarship for your generosity in supporting my educational ambitions. This award has lightened my financial burden, allowing me to focus more on the most important aspects of school: learning and curiosity.I am a student-athlete Health Sciences major at Merrimack College with a passion for strengthening the relationship between patients and healthcare providers. Upon graduation, I plan on enrolling in a Master of Physician Assistant program and possibly specializing in dermatology or orthopedics surgery. With your kokua, I am one step closer to that goal. | |
Luana DamegScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Ula Baker Sheecha Scholarship. I am thankful for your generosity in extending this opportunity to me that will aid my future as an artist of the Pacific. This gift will help me learn more in my studies of art and Hawaiʻi at UH Mānoa and further broaden my perspective of indigenous arts. With this knowledge, I hope to contribute to my community and ʻohana here in Hawaiʻi by spreading the ʻike and intelligence of our people. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Luana LindseyScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the X Scholarships. Your generosity has helped me to get closer to my dreams and made me feel supported as a Hawaiian student. These resources will be carefully put towards my graduation plan and I hope to make the best of it. Mahalo! | |
Lucas Kay-WongScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Scholars, Frank and Ruth Midkiff, and KSHPTO Scholarships. These scholarships means so much to me. They will help me to make my dreams come true and make it so that I can focus on my studies while in college. I am so thankful for all of the support and I hope that I can achieve great things in my post-high education. Mahalo again to all of you! | |
Lukas Mundon BurgonioScholarship:
Aloha Mai and mahalo nui loa, to all the donors who provided for this scholarship. I can’t tell you enough how grateful me and my family is to be able to receive this money for my schooling. This will help me so much to take off another burden off of me and my families shoulders. I hope that I can accomplish my goal In finishing my program in paramedics. Thank you so much not only from me but from my family as well. | |
Luke KnellScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi foundation. This scholarship will help me continue my education and purchase books. This scholarship means so much to me to ensure that I can use this to complete my classes with proficiency. | |
Lyndsey MokuScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Helen Desha Beamer Scholarship. I’m very grateful that I was selected for this scholarship because I’m very excited to pursue learning more about Hawaiian music and composition. I will be continuing piano lessons through UH Manoa and I’m grateful for the opportunity to keep exploring this passion. Music is very important to me. Mahalo! | |
Mackenzy BeppuScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Puuwai Hau Kila Scholarship. I am thrilled and very grateful for your support. This gift will help me focus more on my studies and take in all the opportunities my university offers. Your support and belief inspires me to give back to my community and help other Native Hawaiian youth achieve their dreams. Mahalo nui loa for your generosity. | |
Madison MurataScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Mary Atherton Richard’s Scholarship and the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship for your generosity. These two scholarships will greatly reduce the financial pressure on both myself and my family that comes with paying for a college education. With this scholarship money, I will be able to attend Stanford University this coming year where I hope to major in human biology and eventually pursue a career in the medical field. | |
Maela HonmaScholarship:
To the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Hawaii PTO, I thank you for your generosity as I embark on my journey to fulfilling my duty as a servant leader. This scholarship will help me become the realtor I aspire to be in helping aid my community in the housing crisis.To the donors of the Mary Artherton Richardson Scholarships, I thank you for your aid in my college journey. With your generosity, I will be able to go beyond the boundaries of Hawaii to educate myself in becoming a diverse and well-rounded community leader. I will be able to grow both as an individual and as a representative of my home.To the donors of the Paiʻea Kane/Wahine Scholarships, I thank you for granting me this award as I strive to utilize all the knowledge I have gained from my athletic career. Without athletics I would not be the driven individual I am and I thank you for recognizing my aspirations through the perspective as an athlete. | |
Maguire LorenzoScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors! I am truly humbled and blessed to be chosen as a recipient of these scholarships. Your generosity means a lot to me as I have been worried about the financial strain that college will put on my ohana, but with your gift I am able to take some of that burden off of their shoulders. Your generous gift will allow me to fulfill my dream of attending college. Thank you for believing in me, I will not take this opportunity for granted. Mahalo nui! Ke Akua Pū! | |
Mahealani PerryScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of Keaholoa Investment and Finance Scholarship and the Charles Reed Bishop Scholarship for supporting my education and career goals. I am so proud to be a Kamehameha alumni and remain indebted to Pauahi for all that she has blessed me with. My younger brother, Kai'olu Perry, will be graduating from Kamehameha this weekend with ka papa 'oma'oma'o. I am especially grateful for these scholarships considering that my parents will have two children in college this year. I hope to make you proud and give back to my community through my career and passions. Mahalo nui! Me ke aloha, Māhealani Perry | |
Mahieuilani KonanuiScholarship:
Aloha Kākou to the donors of the THINK scholarship fund, Mahalo nui loa for your generosity in gifting part of your fund to finance part of my post-secondary education. My ʻohana is on my side when I say we can’t thank you enough for your kindness with this scholarship as this lifts a huge weight off our soldiers as they support me in making my dreams come true. With this scholarship i’ll be able to return back to Arizona and continue to pursue my degree in environmental engineering, gaining the knowledge and experience to create solutions to problems in my community. Your decision and generosity given to me will not be wasted, I am incredibly grateful and indebted to your folks’ goodwill! Thank you, again, so much for this opportunity to continue my post-secondary journey. Mahalo nui loa, | |
Mailelauliiolaka BrownScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Makuakane Inspirational Educator Scholarship for your continuous support to further my educational and cultural knowledge. Not only are you releasing me of the financial burden but you are providing me with the courage to believe in myself and my abilities. Thank you for seeing the effort and work I have diligently pushed toward. This not only helps to provide me with an education, but also benefits the next generation of Hawaiʻiʻs students that I hope to inspire. So, it is with great pleasure that I accept your scholarship award. | |
Maili OshiroScholarship:
I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in selecting me for this scholarship. Your support means so much to me and my family, significantly easing the financial burden of educational expenses I may come across. This scholarship will help me focus on my studies without the added stress of affording tuition, school supplies, and more. Your gift has provided my family and me with the opportunity to invest in my future, giving us hope that I can secure a well-paying job to support my family comfortably till they're old. For this, I am truly thankful. | |
Makainokamana KimokeoScholarship:
Aloha nui, donors of the Ho'omāka'ika'i Named Endowment Fund! Mahalo no ke kākoʻo ʻana mai! I can not thank you enough for supporting in funding my schooling! I am a first generation college student and the oldest sibling of my ʻohana with very big dreams. I am so blessed to have the support and encouragement from my community and organizations like you! | |
Makamae SantiagoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the “Mary Atherton Richard’s” scholarship! This generous gift will be a big help towards all of my aspirations for the school year. My overall goal for this school year is to continue my education and strive towards my bachelors degree. Your gift will help me do this, ensuring that I have help in fulfilling the cost. Mahalo! | |
Makana FakeScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Charles P.M.K Burrows Hui Lama Science Scholarship. I am extremely grateful for your generosity in supporting my academic future. This gift helps motivate me to be the best student I can be and share my Hawaiian culture on the mainland. Mahalo again for seeing what I am capable of! | |
Makualoi YoungScholarship:
Mahalo Nui for your generosity in donating to these scholarships. It is a huge help because of how much it helps me as a student and my ʻohana because of how expensive colleges are now. It helps a lot in helping me pursue my dreams. | |
Malia MarinScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship & Pauahi Scholars for this generous scholarship! I am extremely grateful for this, with this scholarship I will be able to pay for my tuition at the University of Washington. Again, mahalo for your generosity, your scholarship is making my college plans achievable! | |
Mariah BajiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kekuna'ai'ali'i Scholarship. I look forward to using this generous monetary gift to pursue my career in health to care and nurture the Women and Children of Hawai’i. Your generosity encourages me to prioritize my studies at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona where I will be majoring in Biology with an Emphasis in Pre-Med Studies. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Marissa GomesScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Teachers and Parents Moloka'i "Elua" Scholarship, the David Kauweloa & E. Darlene Kaupu Scholarship and, the Makaloa Scholarship. I am beyond grateful for this amazing gift. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work towards completing my educational goals, so that I may continue working with our youth and serving our community. Mahalo! | |
Marlee OntaiScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors of the Makaloa Scholarship for supporting me in my aspirations to continue my education in architecture. I am beyond grateful to receive this aid to pursue my dream of studying the intricacies and beauty of architecture at my dream school. I've been set on creating homes for the less privileged in a world of overpriced lifestyles, for I believe that everyone deserves to sleep comfortably at night. Therefore, I hope to focus my studies in the direction of sustainability to learn about how I can help the homeless of Hawai'i. The support of my community through this scholarship means so much to me, and I can't wait to return after furthering my education to give back. Mahalo again! | |
Marley SamioScholarship:
Aloha Gladys Kamakakuokalani 'Ainoa Brandt Scholarship Committee, It is my honor to be able to thank you for your generosity and belief in my future endeavors as I partake in my Master's degree journey; I will not let you down. It is both fitting and humbling to be bestowed a scholarship named after such a greatly respected woman whom I feel I share many interests with: being an advocate for our communities, standing firm within our Hawaiian culture, and having a strong desire and motivation to uplift the next generation through education. Once again, mahalo piha for this scholarship. | |
Mattea SkeenScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa donors for the Makaloa Scholarship! This money will help pay for me to go to Seattle U. My family and I really appreciate this and I am honored to have been selected as a recipient for this scholarship. Mahalo again for choosing me this really will help me continue on in my academic journey. | |
Mauriirani Niles-CanteroScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Pauahi Scholarships I've received. I am extremely thankful for your kindness and generosity. Because of this award, I will be able to continue to pursue my academic dreams and help educate and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture to younger generations. I hope to successfully continue my academic endeavors over the 2024-2025 school year, and my goal is to maintain a high GPA. I also hope to participate in an internship to gain work experience and volunteer in my community. | |
Maya PacarroScholarship:
Aloha to the class of 1957! Mahalo nui for your very generous scholarship. My ohana and I are so grateful to have received this award as it helps to further my dream of achieving higher education at Dartmouth College. I am excited to meet new people, join clubs, take interesting classes, and compete in Track and Field for both Indoor and Outdoor seasons. Mahalo for the aloha and support. I hope to make you proud. | |
McKensen-Leigh FuataScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Denis Wong & Associates Scholarship! Your generosity lightens my financial burden and fuels my academic journey with hope and determination. This support allows me to focus on my studies. With your assistance, I aim to excel academically and contribute positively to my community. Your belief in my potential empowers me to push boundaries and strive for excellence. I am deeply grateful for your investment in my future and intend to make the most of this opportunity. Mahalo for your unwavering support and encouragement! | |
McKenzie Tim SingScholarship:
Aloha e nā donors of the James Bacon KS ʻ71 and the Bacon KS ʻ72 Aloha ʻĀina Scholarship, your generosity means the world to me and my ‘ohana. This gift not only alleviates financial stress but also allows me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies and pursue my dreams. With your support, I aim to excel academically and contribute positively to my community. This year, I hope to achieve academic excellence and make strides towards my career goals. Your kindness inspires me to give back in the future. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Meleana AhiaScholarship:
From the bottom of my heart and my loved ones heart, I thank you for your support and interest in my success goals and involvement at Hawaii Community College. I can now continue to achieve connections with my community. My ultimate goal before completing my studies at Hawaii Community College is to provide a voice for CTE students as I believe they are most important to our growing economy and family systems. As a Hawaiian diaspora I appreciate every opportunity or grant that allows me to stay where my ancestry and history lives. Mahalo. | |
Melelani JonesScholarship:
Aloha e donors of the Gail and Allen Fujimoto Scholarship. I, Melelani Jones am humbled to have been awarded this scholarship as I know the selection process can be challenging. Not only will this help pay for needed items like books and supplies during my school journey, but you have also alleviated some financial pressure for my 'ohana and I. Thankful for the opportunity, your generosity, and getting me one step closer to my goal. Mahalo Piha. | |
Mikala AkionaScholarship:
To the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1997 Scholarship, you have my upmost gratitude. Your support is instrumental in helping me achieve my collegiate aspirations in political science and law. As I make the most of this opportunity, I am committed to representing Native Hawaiians and women with pride and integrity in my field. With an education in politics, I aim to be a positive role model and advocate for our lāhui. Mahalo again for your unwavering support and belief in my potential! | |
Mikayla KuahiwinuiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the John A. And Georgia J. Meyer Scholarship and the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1965 Scholarship! I’m so incredibly grateful for your generosity, this means so much to me and my family. With this scholarship, I am able to go to my dream school and pursue my passions in engineering. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to further expand my education, helping my families financial needs, and allowing me to be the best student I can. In this school year I plan on being an academic weapon, with my overall goal of having a smooth transition to the mainland and getting all A’s in my classes. | |
Mima Field-PerkinsScholarship:
Your support will help me to hopefully fill the shortage that exists for Hawaiian immersion teachers, thereby helping the lāhui. Mahalo a nui loa! | |
Moanahiwalani WalkerScholarship:
Mahalo Nui for gifting me with this scholarship. It is truly a blessing that I was able to recieve this scholarship, especially since I am fully funding myself. I will make the most of this scholarship and strive to learn as much as possible during this next upcoming school year. Aloha nui | |
Moani Tiare AtayScholarship:
Mahalo nunui no ke kākoʻo! I am extremely grateful to be a recipient of this scholarship as this year, I will be entering my third year at Oregon State University studying Environmental Water Resources with a GIS Certificate. With this scholarship, I hope to foster my ʻiʻini for aloha ʻāina and connect my studies to my ʻike kūpuna. Mahalo piha iā ʻoukou pākahi a pau! | |
Moanilehuakaualeimāʻohulani ShimoseScholarship:
E nā kāko’o for the Edwin P. Murray scholarship and Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship, mahalo nui loa for choosing to assisting my goals to further my education. There’s so much I want to learn and these scholarships will give me the means to accomplish my dreams. I can’t wait to pay forward the generosity you have shown me. Mahalo from the bottom of my heart. | |
Momi BachillerScholarship:
Mahalo nui wau i nā poʻe hāʻawi i kēia haʻawina kālā! Thank you so much to the donors of the Park Kitashima Scholarship! Without your aid, I could not do as much as I do in school. Thanks to your support I can focus on achieving as much as I know I can without worrying too much about finances. This year I hope to get lots of experience shadowing those that practice medicine to feel out if the field is the right fit for me. | |
Momi Mae HamScholarship:
I would like to give my mahalo to the donors of the Douglas and Sandra Akina Scholarship. With this aid you have provided me, I will be furthering my education this upcoming year by pursuing a double major in education and English. English has always been my most loved subject. My dream is to someday come back to Kamehameha Schools Maui as an English teacher. In pursuing these goals, I hope to contribute to the betterment of the lāhui, the education of future generations of haumāna, and honoring Pauahi's legacy and passion for the future of our keiki. | |
Montana HunterScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the generous donors of the Ashley Meleana Joy Scholarship. Your support means the world to me! This gift will enable me to pursue my passion for serving underprivileged communities, especially Native Hawaiians, by helping fund my medical education. Without the burden of debt, I will have the freedom and flexibility to dedicate myself fully to this mission. In the coming year, I hope to excel in my studies and gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a compassionate, effective physician. Mahalo for believing in me and investing in my future. | |
Montana LagatScholarship:
Aloha and mahalo to the donors of the Hawaiʻi Island New Knowledge THINK Fund Scholarship! As a rising junior at Stanford University, I am very thankful for your support as I continue to grow as a student with meaningful research opportunities and resources available to me. Access to these resources are possible a direct result of your generosity and dedication to uplift the next generation of Native Hawaiians in STEM fields. I am honored to be a recipient of this scholarship and hope to increase representation of Native Hawaiian women in STEM. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Nai'a NahinaScholarship:
I wanted to personally say mahalo for this scholarship. I appreciate being selected as I am aware of the vast need to many people. I am so excited to pursue higher education and I am so grateful to Ke Akua, you folks and Pauahi for this opportunity. Forever Indebted is a phrase I was taught since I was five years old in Kindergarten and it is 2 words that i will remember for the rest of my life. Mahalo Nui Loa | |
Nalehua’O Puna Donlin DonlinScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the David and Julia Desha Scholarship, Ka Papa o Kanaono-kumaono, Class of '66 Scholarship, Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship, Kamehameha Schools Class of 2001 Scholarship and Class of 2020 Aloha 'Āina Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generous support, which not only honors me but also my 'ohana. Your kindness and belief in my potential mean more to us than words can express.This academic year, your scholarships will alleviate the financial burden, allowing me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies and research. As I continue my second year of my doctorate program, I am working on creating a pilot program aimed at reducing the rate of recidivism in Hawaii’s prisons by intertwining education and culture, with a special focus on supporting Native Hawaiians. Your support is pivotal in helping me pursue this important work.My goal for this year is to further develop and implement this program, contributing to meaningful change in our community. By reducing recidivism rates and providing better support for those in need, I hope to honor the values of our culture and uplift our people.Once again, mahalo for your generosity and support. Your belief in me fuels my dedication to my educational journey and future aspirations. | |
Nāliʻipōʻaimoku HarmanScholarship:
Aloha Kākou! Mahalo Donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1973 “Proud to be ‘73” Scholarship. I am very honored to be a recipient. Because of this scholarship, I will be able to continue my academic career at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. I plan to major in economics at Dartmouth College. I will be travelling thousands of miles away. As I go to college on the mainland, I will be an ambassador of Aloha. Aloha is something that every community, every campus, and every group needs. It is the most important contribution Hawaiʻi makes to the world and something I will bring with me to college. Aloha means smiling and greeting friends and strangers alike, talking out problems face to face, and helping without expecting anything in return. It is something that has been modeled for me all my life, and I carry it with me wherever I go. At College, I would also be able to educate others about the true history of Hawaiians and bring into conversations the indigenous worldview of my people. This scholarship would help me share our Aloha spirit with the world. Mahalo Nui! | |
Nalu CompehosScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KSH PTO scholarship. I am deeply grateful to receive this help in financing my education. This will help me continue my education at the University of Hilo and eventually reach my goal of owning my own business one day. Mahalo Nui! | |
Nanea Ah YouScholarship:
It is with great humility and honor to be a recipient of the Johnny Pineapple and Kamehameha Schools Association of Maui Scholarships! I firmly believe that this generosity will push me further in my aspirations to perpetuate the knowledge of my kūpuna and allow me to put more significance towards my lifelong allegiance to Ka Lāhui Hawaiʻi. I can never express my appreciation enough through words, but I will show it through giving back to my ʻāina and my people with my passion for storytelling. Me ke aloha, Nanea Ah You. | |
Naomi SchubertScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Joseph Nawahi Scholarship! I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to receive support. To continue to be blessed by Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop, after all these years, means the world to me and my ‘ohana. It is not without the support of her legacy and the believers in her legacy that I would be able to attend a higher institution, to pursue this degree. From a young age, I knew I would have to work extremely hard to obtain the opportunities I desired. Therefore, I am eternally grateful for every little bit of help I get along the way.Your gift will allow me to continue to pursue my law degree, while also relieving some of the financial burdens that come with perceiving a graduate or higher degree. This allows me to focus on my school work, continue helping in Student Leadership, and hopefully volunteer more with Mediation programs in O‘ahu, as I did while pursuing my undergraduate degree.I hope to make you all proud and I constantly strive to live up to everything Ke Ali‘i Pauahi has done for me, my ‘ohana, and all of us.Mahalo nui loa!!! | |
Napua Iolana BicoyScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa for the opportunity to receive this scholarship! My little is greatly appreciative of the money gifted to us as I work towards finishing school and pursuing my career goals. | |
Natalie LauScholarship:
Aloha, Mahalo to the donors and supporters of the Makaloa Scholarship. I am humbled to be selected as the recipient of this scholarship. Your generosity will assist in allowing me to complete my graduate studies and provide me the opportunity to lowering the burden on my Ohana. Your support will allow me the ability to concentrate on my research and studies with less of a burden on my finances. I truly appreciate this award. | |
Natashya NihipaliScholarship:
Mahalo for this opportunity. This helps my ‘ohana and I achieve goals of getting higher education, help me be a better teacher and continue to work with the keiki in my community. | |
Nathaniel BacosScholarship:
Mahalo, donors of the Jared Keanu Sylva Alavarez Scholarship. I'm truly grateful for you to bless me with this gift, and it will definitely help in supporting me and my family when navigating through my academic journey. This year, I hope to get better and better at filmmaking so that I can achieve my goal of eventually becoming a filmmaker in Hawai'i. Again, mahalo for this awesome opportunity. | |
Nichole DavidsonScholarship:
From the bottom of my heart, Mahalo to the donors of the David and Julia Desha scholarship. Through your generosity, I am able to continue my journey toward becoming a school psychologist and focus on my educational endeavors rather than stress about the financial responsibilities that often times accompany the pursuit of a higher education. Not only will this enable me to give back to our lāhui, but the students of Hawaiʻi as a whole. Thank you for sowing into me (and my son), and helping me to get closer toward achieving my goal! | |
Nicole (Nikki) WongScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the George Hi'ilani Mills Scholarship. It is a great honor to receive this generous award that will help me reach my goal of becoming a doctor. My passion for Native Hawaiian Health and being able to fill in the gaps as a result of the physician shortage in Hawaiʻi has led me to pursue a medical degree at the University of Hawaiʻi JABSOM. Your generosity has lightened my financial burden, allowing me to focus more intently on my studies and clinical training. Although I am just beginning my first year, the road to becoming a physician is challenging, but knowing that there are compassionate individuals like you who believe in and support me is incredibly motivating. I will continue to strive to do my best academically and be a steward of the George Hiʻilani Mills Scholarship values. Mahalo piha! | |
Noah FergusonScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund. I am so very thankful for this scholarship that you have awarded me with. The scholarship will be used towards my tuition. You guys have really helped me and my ohana with the costs of college. With this, you are now apart of the building of my future succeeding career. Mahalo again, I am so very thankful! | |
Noah KalehuaweheScholarship:
Thank you to the generous donors of the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship. My ʻohana and I are very grateful for the support you have given us as it will allow us to relieve some of the worries that come with the cost of college. This gift will help with the cost of my tuition for this upcoming year. I am confident that this year will be transformative, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on my educational journey, and for that, I am sincerely grateful. Mahalo. | |
Noah Kaloeaholokai LumScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Bartels Ohana Scholarship. I am deeply humbled and grateful to be the recipient of this award. As someone who is majoring in political science with a focus on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander rights, the Bartels Ohana Scholarship was of particular interest to me. With this award, I intend to use it during the 2024-2025 school year in order to lessen the financial burden on both my ohana and myself. Furthermore, I intend to continue my extensive public service outside the classroom, while also continuing my educational journey. Mahalo again for this esteemed honor. | |
Nohea LermaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KSHPTO Scholarship for allowing me to receive this scholarship. Although some people may not see the amount of this scholarship as a lot, I come from a low income that can and will take anything we can get. The money provided will further close the gap that I have to pay for college on top of FAFSA and other scholarships received. Once again, a massive mahalo to the donors of this scholarship. | |
Nyla NobrigaScholarship:
Aloha and mahalo donors of the Desha-Mulholland Scholarship! My name is Nyla L. Nobriga and I can't explain how thankful I am for your generosity to financially support me and my 'ohana. It truly means a lot to me! With the donations I will do my utmost best in my future endeavors, whilst striving for success. Your generous offer will help me in my educational journey by allowing me to attend an exceptional University, that appeals to my interests as well as my families. I hope to achieve all that I can manage and definitely even more. I would like to mahalo you once again, for the support given. E mālama! | |
Oren ValdezScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Na Kanalimakumaha Scholarship! I am incredibly grateful for you and your support for my college years. I hope to use the money towards supplies for school which would be a huge help! Thank you, again. I really appreciate it. | |
Paris KekuaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Lee Thomas Pacific Island Scholarship & the McClellan Family Scholarship. I am thankful for the opportunity that you have given me; a chance to make you and my family proud with my success in the future. To make my debut as a problem-solving, hard-working, creative entrepreneur, I will use this money to start off my career. I am grateful for this investment and I will showcase the greatness that these scholarships can uplift when given to those who will make a difference in the world. Mahalo! | |
Parker FloresScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Floro and McCarthy Family "Big Blue and White K" Scholarship. I am so thankful for your generosity and will be sure to pay it forward. I come from a big family and this scholarship is sure to help us with the financial strain of college. I plan to become a nurse so I can help people and I can spread the same generosity you have spread with this scholarship. Thank you so much again. Mahalo. | |
Poukihi AwaiScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa for your support in my next journey chasing my college degree in kinesiology. This truly wouldn't be possible without your generous financial support. My commitment to working hard and giving my excellence will be a small gesture of my appreciation. I hope to make you proud for your commitment to donate to the Pauahi Foundation. Please feel free to contact me to check on how I am doing. May God bless you for your heart of love and aloha. | |
Pualani DomingoScholarship:
Thank you so much for your generosity in awarding me with this scholarship. I appreciate your support in assisting me with further my educational and personal goals. I can’t emphasize enough on how grateful and important this opportunity is to me. May GOD continue to prosper you! | |
Pualani Laa-KenuiScholarship:
Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1952 “Na Hoaloha O Kamehameha” Scholarship and the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1958 "Na Mea Waiwai a Pauahi" Scholarship. For enabling me to pursue the Hawaiian & Indigenous Health and Healing degree and fulfilling a desire to become the first college graduate in my family. I am honored to be bestowed this opportunity to further my education, writing skills, and healthcare understanding as I begin a new chapter in life in aiding communities as a freelance grant writer. It is impossible to relay my gratitude for this scholarship's support in achieving what may have been an unattainable goal. | |
Rachel KaneakuaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Makaloa Scholarship! I am so grateful for your support in continuing my goal of becoming a physician. The support that I feel through receiving this scholarship provides me with the extra strength and stamina necessary to be successful in the intensely rigorous program of medicine, knowing that there are people who believe in me. I am excited to start my clinical years and get more hands on experience with patients. I hope to learn as much as I can to continue to add both professional and interpersonal skills to my repertoire. On behalf of myself and my 'Ohana, mahalo nui loa for providing me with the best gift that anyone could give - the gift of knowledge. | |
Raeka KaanaanScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Puuwai Hau Kila Scholarship. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and support in helping me pursue my dreams of becoming a pharmacist. Your scholarship has alleviated financial stress, allowing me to focus entirely on my studies as a chemistry major. This year, I hope to delve deeper into my coursework and gain value able experienced that will bring me closer to achieving my goal of serving my community as a healthcare professional. Your kindness is making a significant difference in my academic journey, and for that, I say mahalo nui loa. | |
Raffael DeVirgilioScholarship:
Mahalo nui for this opportunity to continue my studies in Hawaiʻi Nei. I will continue my studies at UH Hilo as a Tropical Agroecology major while also beginning to study Hawaiian Culture as a secondary major. I am excited to bring pono practices and deep Hawaiian understanding to the future of Hawaiian agriculture and hope to bring the sustainable practices of our ancestors to the modern age. | |
Raine YoshidaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the KS Class of 1960 and KS Class of 1967 “Ka Lei o Kaiona” scholarships. My family faced financial hardship the past 2 years which is why I am so grateful for your scholarships. Wherever I end up: Honolulu Community College, UH Hilo or Chaminade I am committed to obtaining my bachelor’s degree or certificate in diesel mechanics. Mahalo nui. | |
Rainie WongScholarship:
To the donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 2005 - Mahalo piha for your generosity! I am so grateful for your contributions. I come from a middle class family and am attempting to put myself through grad school. This scholarship will lessen the financial burden on me, and allow me to focus on my goals of giving back to my family and community. Your support will not be forgotten. Thank you so much for this opportunity! | |
Raquel RochaScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Charles "Chuck", Craig, and Fred Rudolph Scholarship as this scholarship will aid my family and me with the financial burdens of attending an out-of-state college. In turn, I will be able to shift my focus on doing my best in all aspects of school and extra-curricular activities such as participating in Research Labs, preceptorship opportunities, and shadowing programs to elevate my fundamental knowledge. During this year I'm aspiring to put myself out there more within the Speech, Language, and Hearing Science department among other students and staff through volunteering in extracurricular activities that now seem more possible through your funding. Mahalo again for aiding me in achieving my aspirations and furthering my education! | |
Rheana PeraltaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the John A. And Georgia J. Meyer scholarship. I greatly appreciate everything you do for the Kamehameha ‘ohana. I always knew that I would go to college, but I never knew how. When I got to high school I immediately went to my counselor to see what I can do to make sure I can go to college even though my family cannot afford college. After working very hard for all my years in high school, I can finally say that I am ready to move on in my life and get as much education as possible. With this amazing gift from you all, my dreams as a little girl can finally come true. Mahalo for everything! | |
Rhian OgawaScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the Flik Independent Schools Dining Scholarship for choosing me as your awardee! Your generosity further motivates me to receive a higher education, and more importantly, allows me to attend college with less financial stress. This scholarship will allow me to pursue my passion of studying biology. Me and my 'ohana are so grateful for this opportunity and I mahalo you again for becoming a huge part of my academic endeavors. | |
Rhyan HiokiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kapālama Kofi Annan Global Studies Scholarship Fund and McClellan Family Scholarship. I am so thankful for your generosity and it means a great deal to my family and I. This gift will help to support my academic journey. I hope to graduate next upcoming spring ‘25. Mahalo nui loa. | |
Riel AgustinScholarship:
To my donors, Manowai and Pu'uwai Hau Kila, you are changing the trajectory of my life in ways that I didn’t think was possible. I truly thank you. I am gracious and humbled to have been awarded these scholarships. This will allow me to pursue an education free from financial hardships and break generational curses. To my tutu who worked three jobs and raised her kids in a shack on homestead land, to my mom who works two full-time jobs, and to my fellow Native Hawaiians who have also struggled to live on their own ancestral lands: we’re almost there. | |
Roman LajalaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Yasuko Mitsuyasu Master of Accounting Scholarship. Your generosity will allow me to pursue CPA licensure through a Master of Accounting program. Your gift relieves some of the financial burden and will allow me to focus on an accounting internship this summer, and hopefully part-time accounting work in the fall or winter. Mahalo again for the gift, I will be working hard, both in my studies and the accounting field, to honor it. | |
Ronin SouzaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kunuiakea Scholarship, I'm deeply grateful to have been awarded this scholarship. I come from a single parent household and any financial support is truly appreciated. This generous gift not only eases the financial burden of my education but also motivates me to work harder to achieve my goals. Thank you for believing in my potential and investing in my future. | |
Ronson AkionaScholarship:
I would like to formally thank and appreciate the donors of the John A. and Georgia J. Meyer Scholarship for their careful consideration and acceptance of my application to their scholarship. This scholarship means the world not only to me but my family. Many obstacles have stood in the way to get to this point, but with the help of this generous award I can keep pushing forward. This amazing gift will allow me to pursue a higher education in Civil Engineering, which I will use to support my lahui and support my hopes to give back to the future generations. At this time next year I will be finishing my first year of college with the biggest thanks to this award. Words cannot quantify how much this means to me and my education. Mahalo for the gracious support, | |
Roy FrancoScholarship:
I have been out of school for 8 years and deciding to go back was a big leap of faith. I left a well paying job to pursue a career as a pharmacist and in the short term that meant taking a large pay decrease, which presented challenges and continues to do so. This will help me towards my dream and I am so grateful and can't possibly show enough gratitude. I hope this message finds you well and thank you again so much for your continued support. | |
Ryan AipaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Scholars Scholarship. The award I have received will help me greatly in my pursuit of a higher education. I come from a financially constrained family and they will be happy and relieved to have learned about the assistance you have granted to us. With your generosity and support, I will be attending Saint Martin's University and pursue a major in Civil Engineering. I hope to one day return to home and give back to my community. Mahalo for this opportunity. | |
Saesha HomScholarship:
Aloha! I am writing this letter to express my utmost gratitude. The appreciation I feel towards you and your generosity cannot be easily expressed in words. The education I receive at UH Mānoa this fall couldnʻt be possible without your financial help which means so much to me because of how passionate I am about my future in business management. I heavily look forward to accomplishing new things and I hope you know I owe a good amount of that to you. Mahalo. | |
Sariah MokuahiScholarship:
Mahalo nui donors of the Manōwai scholarship. I am extremely grateful for this scholarship and your support in helping me to obtain my Masterʻs degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This scholarship will help relieve some of the financial burden of furthering my education and limit the amount of student loans I will need to take on, which is a huge blessing. Your generosity is truly appreciated and the monies will be used to help cover the costs of textbooks and course fees this academic year. Mahalo! | |
Savannah KupukaaScholarship:
Thank you for choosing me for this scholarship. It really does mean the world to me and it inspires me to work even harder for these next four years at college. I plan on achieving completing my first year of college while working hard and making my community and family proud. I hope to make you proud as well, while I am on this journey to adulthood. Mahalo Nui Loa. - Savannah K. | |
Sean ChunScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Kauai and the Tayler Nanea Pangan-Fergerstrom Memorial. I am very grateful for both of your scholarships. For the association of Kauai- I am blessed to have received this scholarship as just a boy from Kauai. For the Tayler Nanea Pangan Fergerstrom Memorial- I am very honored and proud to have received this scholarship. I learned the importance of this scholarship and I am glad I am the one who received it. These scholarships will be a huge help for my college funds. | |
Sean SakamotoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Ula Baker Sheecha Scholarship for your generous help in furthering my academic and artistic journey. I want to create engaging, unique films that help to change and bring awareness to the way that Hawai'i is viewed in mainstream media. With your help, I will be able to hone my skills to a competitive level so that I can present a more accurate view of Hawaiian culture that honors the reality of our lives and history. | |
Selah FrondaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Harold Turney & Dorothy Gillett Music Scholarship for your consideration of my application and endless generosity. It’s an honor and privilege to be able to continue music at a place that’s rooted in Christian values, inspiring my goals to blend religion and passion in my future endeavors. Without the financial burdens that come with being from a single-parent household, I can whole-heartedly pursue what I love for the people, community, and culture that have raised me. Mahalo nui loa for this blessing.Mahalo donors of the DeWitt Wallace Scholarship for your consideration of my application and endless generosity. It’s an honor and privilege to receive such a selective award chosen by such respected people within my community. I’m excited to pursue my passions of digital design and music in a post-secondary environment, learning how to maximize my talents in those areas in order to effectively serve others. Without the financial burdens that come with being from a single-parent household, I can whole-heartedly pursue what I love for the people, community, and culture that have raised me. Mahalo nui loa for this blessing. | |
Shalem AsanoScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Manowai Scholarship! I am thankful for your generosity, this means me and my family will have a more affordable college experience. This will also allow me to focus more on my education rather than the price of everything. This will greatly help me pursue my dreams of going into sonography and helping others. What I hope to achieve this year is to complete all my prerequisite classes with straight A's and transfer to the mainland in my second year. Nothing would be possible without your generosity. Mahalo!!! | |
Shandell KaopioScholarship:
Mahalo Kamehameha Schools Class of 2003 "Nā Pua ʻAkala a Pauahi" Scholarship. Your kindness and dedication to growing the education of Kanaka ʻOiwi has made an impact on myself along with numerous others that have been afforded this opportunity. Your generosity as a Papa has allowed this Me as an educator - Mother - Pua a Pauahi and Community Member the means to complete my Master of Arts Degree and showcased to my students and my 2 sons that anything is possible. Mahalo piha. | |
Shannyn SolivenScholarship:
Thank you, donors of the Native Hawaiian Visual Arts Scholarship. It truly means so much to have been recognized for this scholarship because this scholarship is for art students. Usually, when someone is pursuing art, they're looked down on and questioned for their reason of attending college for art. But being in college thus far has been so uplifting for me, especially after attending three of my previous semesters during COVID times. Mahalo for giving me the resources that will allow me to focus on my studies and passion. I really, really appreciate it. Mahalo! | |
Shawn ArakiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pop Diamond Scholarship. I am thankful for this gift as it will help me pursue my passions in school. I hope to continue pursuing the art of photography and polishing my craft. Once again, I am very thankful for your generosity. | |
Sierra ScanlanScholarship:
Mahalo a nui loa! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to go to school and achieve my goals. This scholarship will help me to not worry about money and be able to give my full attention to my degree as well as my sport. I hope to finish my junior year with more knowledge in engineering as well as finding an internship for the summer! Once again mahalo a nui loa for the support. | |
Sir William CornwellScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors of the George T. Kanalu Young Memorial Scholarship. I am filled with absolute gratitude for your generosity and remain deeply touched by your trust in me and my future. I plan to use this makana towards continuing my education at The University of Southern California where I have been majoring in BFA Acting for stage screen and new media. Mahalo nui loa | |
Solomon CastroScholarship:
Mahalo to the donors of the Hawai'i Lodging and Tourism Association "Pouhana Hokele" Scholarship for your generosity and contribution to my future. I look forward to representing Native Hawaiians in the Travel and Tourism Industry and making our community proud. Through my degree, I strive to implement innovative ways to perpetuate. I want to express my gratitude to the donors of the Hawai'i Lodging and Tourism Association "Pouhana Hokele" Scholarship for their generosity and support towards my future. It is an honor to receive this scholarship, and I am excited about the opportunity it presents to represent Native Hawaiians in the Travel and Tourism Industry. I am committed to making our community proud through my work in this field, and I aim to contribute to the industry by implementing innovative and sustainable tourism practices. | |
Sonny Sing-KahalehauScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1975 Scholarship! Your generosity is appreciated and will make a significant impact on my academic journey. This scholarship relieves financial stress, allowing me to focus more on my studies and becoming a valuable teacher. With your support, I am excited to dive into my coursework and contribute meaningfully to my community. Your kindness is not only supporting my education but also inspiring me to give back in the future by becoming a teacher in either the DOE, Hawaiian Immersion program or at Kamehameha Schools. Thank you for believing in my potential. Mahalo! | |
Sophie Alameda-WilcoxScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Henry Laumaewa & Clara Kapeka Kanamu Memorial Scholarship. This award means so much to my family and I as it will help me to reach towards the goals that I have set for myself. I am forever blessed to have received this award. It will help my family and I with the obvious financial war, but it is also just a huge blessing in itself. I hope to use this award to work my way to becoming exactly who my five year-old self knew she would be. Thank you so so much, I am eternally grateful. | |
Stanislaw StackScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK for the support that you have given me. I will do my best in getting my college education and thanks to you this goal becomes more attainable without debt. Mahalo. | |
Staysia HaleakalaScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship and the Odell and Hastings Slagel Scholarship. These scholarships will most definitely assist me in my education journey and is taking a portion of the financial burden off my family's shoulders. | |
Sydney DeCostaScholarship:
Mahalo for the continuous support throughout my higher education journey. Without the help and aid of donors from Pauahi Foundation I would not have my Bachelors or be able to be privileged enough to pursue an additional associates degree. Following my higher education journey, I hope to give back to students in the future in the same way I was given support. Mahalo again! | |
Tabitha CashmanScholarship:
Mahalo e donors for supporting in me and my education. I really do appreciate your kokua in my next steps to achieving my dreams and to becoming an ʻōiwi leader in our lāhui. I am humbled to be given this kōkua to support not only me but, to support my ʻohana and give me the skills to be independent. I am truly grateful for these scholarships. Mahalo | |
Taira Jane LumScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the “ Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Association of Teachers and Parents "Hoihi Aku, Hoihi Mai" Scholarship”. This generous donation of money will support me so much in my college journey. In receiving this scholarship the weight of my financial needs has lessened. Any donation of money helps me work towards my goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon so I am truly grateful for your donation. | |
Tatum OkamotoScholarship:
Aloha e donors of The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Scholarship, I am grateful to your generosity and for bestowing this privilege upon myself. I'm excited to enter this new term knowing I have support to finish my bachelors degree. this will help me fund my tuition and board for this upcoming school term. Mahalo nui loa, I am happy to express your continued support throughout my college career and I appreciate every year I've received this scholarship in the past up until now. Again thank you for this opportunity and I would like to share my hopes for these next few year as I am deciding between entering graduate school or the workforce. I am passionate within the realm of remediation and I believe Hawai'i needs the support in revitalizing its spaces that have been mistreated, from the poor management leading to chemical, sewage and heavy metal contaminates within our soils and water resources. With that said, I hope to bridge communities actively working to reclaim our native spaces for agriculture and cultural practice with modernized solutions for quick and sustainable recovery. Overall, I hope you see value in my interests beyond school, and acknowledge its significance here in today's Hawai'i. Moving forward your award will help me to complete this chapter of my life, so I may continue pursuing greater opportunities. | |
Taylor MonizScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the 'Alihi scholarship for your generosity. This scholarship will assist me in completing my senior year at Columbia University. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity to attend such a prestigious university and promise to use the knowledge and skills gained through my education to give back to the Native Hawaiian community and contribute to society positively. Your investment in my education has made a significant difference in my educational journey, and I am truly grateful for the continued support. | |
Teave HeenScholarship:
My name is Teave Heen and I'm the recipient of your Scholarship for the Academic Year 2024-2025. With your generous sponsorship I'm able to pursue my passion for overall health and wellbeing, healing generational trauma amongst our native community through personal experience and knowledge gained at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.I'm a Master's student entering my 2nd year of the Social Work (MSW) program at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Myron B Thompson School of Social Work. Throughout my degree, I've maintained a GPA of 3.7 while participating in various community programs advocating for health and wellness in our personal lives and for our ʻāina. I look forward to pursuing a career upon my graduation in 2025 in the area of rehabilitation on the foundation of aloha ʻāina. I'm confident that the expertise and knowledge I've gained at University of Hawaii will help me to make a lasting difference in our lāhui.The Scholarship paid for part of my tuition expense which alleviated my financial burden and allowed me to focus on my studies. Thank you for your support.Mahalo Nui, Teave H Heen | |
Tehani KekuawelaScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the KSHPTO Scholarship, KGMB/KHON Video Production Scholarship, and the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship. My 'ohana and I are eternally grateful that you are helping me pursue my dreams. Your generous gifts will help me carry the financial weight as a first-year college student. I look forward to experiencing a new learning and living environment with the necessary materials that will set me up for success. I am so thankful for your aloha, mahalo mahalo mahalo! | |
Teia-Rose SouzaScholarship:
Mahalo nui to the donors of the Charles Reed Bishop scholarship for supporting me in my post-secondary education studies in Business Administration/Finance! With this scholarship, I feel immensely encouraged to serve my lāhui and the next generations of Native Hawaiians with their financial literacy and finances so we can live stably and comfortably in our home of Hawai’i, where the cost of living is growing faster than ever before. | |
Teige Lorenzo-AkamuScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Gladys Kamakakuokalani 'Ainoa Brandt Scholarship. Your generosity means the world to me and my ohana. This scholarship alleviates financial burdens allowing me to focus on my studies in early childhood education. It empowers me to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher and giving back to my community in Kohala. This year, I aim to excel academically while engaging to extracurricular activities, and further develop my teaching skills. Your support inspires me to work harder and achieve my goals. Mahalo nui loa for your support and belief in my potential. | |
Teija MosesScholarship:
Aloha donors of The Hawai'i Island New Knowledge Fund THINK scholarship, I am more than grateful for your generosity because this opportunity will allow me to expand my knowledge, help me to grow as a person, and to find my place in this big world. This also helps my family as it takes some weight off their shoulders along with mine. I plan to study astronomy as well as explore all the career options University of Hawaii at Manoa has to offer. I hope to achieve many things this year, one importantly being the survival of college. Mahalo. | |
Tia TabisolaScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa to the donors for the Stanley & Janet Zisk Scholarship. I genuinely could not express the words that could explain how grateful I am for the help to get through school. As a college student it is hard enough to study, work, and balance life for one's mental health, all while finding a way to pay for education. I didn't grow up so fortunate, so I will forever share the story that anyone can get through school with the right support and resources! I appreciate this scholarship so much and I will definitely put it to good use! Watch out for my name when I open my kupuna daycare in the future! | |
Tiani IngScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Pauahi Foundation Scholarship, I am so beyond thankful for your generosity and it means so much to me and my ʻohana as well. This gift will be so helpful in this academic year and benefit my educational journey I will continue after graduating from High school. I hope to achieve so much in this upcoming year and cannot wait to see how it unfolds. Mahalo for everything! | |
Tiare HubbardScholarship:
Mahalo Piha for your scholarship which without I would not be able to pursue my Masters Degree in Educational leadership. Your gift allows me to become the next Administration leader on campus and create a learning environment our keiki need to thrive. Your gift will not fall on useless hands as I will push forward for our communities greater good. | |
Tori ValdezScholarship:
Mahalo nui loa no kou lokomaikaʻi. Thank you for your generosity. These funds will help me and family pay for my valued education. It will keep me on track with my educational goals in learning more about the environment and itʻs intricacies both on a cultural and scientific level. | |
Treston LindseyScholarship:
Thank you donors for this scholarship! My appreciation will not be just a mahalo, but will be shown through my hard work in my studies. Thank you for helping me pursue my dream of higher education! | |
Trevyn NishimuraScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Association of Kaua'i Scholarship. I would like to say mahalo for your generous donation, as it provides much opportunity for myself and my ʻohana. This money has helped relieve some of the financial burden of going to college. I hope to use this money to help kick off my endeavor of becoming a dentist. Mahalo for this wonderful opportunity. | |
Tyler RabaraScholarship:
I am deeply honored and appreciative for you folks extending your kōkua and supporting my endeavors. Being the first in my immediate family to go to college, your support means so much in my journey to take care of my community and my ‘ohana. As I aspire to develop improved management of cultural resources and create safe learning environments for our community, this gift will provide me with more stability and thereby allow me to engage in more resources and opportunities. So a big mahalo to the donors of the M. Kimo Wong KS '71 and Shelly Wong and Noe Noe Wong-Wilson KS '68 'Ohana Scholarship. | |
Uakea MoleniScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the PTO Scholarship! I am grateful for this generous scholarship granted to me, it has been stressful trying to figure out how to pay for college. Iʻve had trouble earning scholarships personally and at times it makes me down on myself, as if Iʻm not good enough. Receiving this scholarship shows me that there are people who believe in me and my efforts who are willing to support me. I plan to major in biology at BYU Hawaiʻi to become a pharmacist, and while it is an ambitious goal, Pauahi and her legacy has inspired me to go after hard things. | |
Uhiwai WallScholarship:
I wanted to express my gratitude to the donors of the Dwayne "Nakila" Steele Scholarship because it is an incredible relief and honor to be able to go to school without worrying about how far it's going to set me back financially. This scholarship has allowed me to focus on the vocational training that I'm currently in. I was able to let go of my part time job and take the opportunity to train with the scientists working to restore our reefs. Mahalo nui for your help, I appreciate what you've done for me, and the opportunities you've allowed me to seize. | |
Vaihere OtareScholarship:
I just want to say much Mahalo for this Scholarship. As a single Mom with two jobs and going back to school, providing a better future for my son is one of my top priorities. With this scholarship, this will help me achieve this goal, of going back to school and reaching for a better future. Thank you so much. | |
Valentino AkoScholarship:
I am grateful for this scholarship opportunity. It will help me finish out my history BA more easily. After graduation, I plan to become a high school teacher or work in a museum. This will help me to get there with less stress. Mahalo for your support. | |
Victoria HoʻopiʻiScholarship:
I want to extend my most profound appreciation for granting me this scholarship, The Pauahi Foundation Makuakane Inspirational Educator ScholarshipI ended this last semester with a 4.0 GPA and enrolled in one summer school class. For the Fall 2024 school year, I have transferred to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to continue my education journey in my undergraduate program, earning my bachelor's in Hawaiian Studies. I have enrolled in the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, focusing on Kukulu Aupuni: Envisioning the Nation.This has been a dream of mine since the late 1990s. Being accepted into a program that rarely accepts distance learning students is a great honor.This scholarship will help me fulfill my dreams, which would have been impossible financially.This is a two-year program, and I am enrolled in summer school to get an early start. After finishing, my ultimate goal is to become a Hawaiian Studies teacher and give back to the community I love.Thank you again for selecting me as the recipient of these scholarship. | |
Vivianlee KauScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship (KSHPTO) and the Mary Atherton Richards Scholarship! I am so thankful for your generosity. These donations will help me to receive a post - high education and achieve my dreams of becoming a veterinarian! I'll make sure to put this money to good use! Mahalo nui loa! | |
William SaeluaScholarship:
Thank you so much for your support! It truly means so much to me from the bottom of my heart. I hope to help revitalize the islands with innovative technology. This scholarship will help to support me along my journey to realize this future. Once again, thank you so much for this scholarship! Mahalo nui loa! | |
Wyatt CalicdanScholarship:
Aloha e Donors and others, you can't believe how happy I am to gain a scholarship from this foundation. I am so grateful to you kind people for helping me further my education to help my community and especially my family. | |
Yuzu MartinScholarship:
Thank you so much to the donors of the Na Pua Mae'ole o Kamehameha Class of 1953 Scholarship for providing me with the opportunity to continue being a lifelong learner in the pursuit of education. Your grace, generosity, and dedication to the youth of Hawaiʻi have allowed so many students such as myself to realize that our dreams and aspirations can become a reality, and have encouraged us to put our best foot forward in all we do, to go on to uplift our local communities. I sincerely thank you for all you have done for me and my family. | |
Zachariah LeoikiScholarship:
Aloha donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1960 Scholarship. I would like to say mahalo for selecting me to receive this award. This generous scholarship will help to ease a financial burden on my family and help me to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I hope to have many learning opportunities this coming school year and one day use all I have learned to give back to Hawaii. Mahalo. | |
Zalyah Cadawas-KauiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1954 “Na Kanalimakumaha” scholarship! Thank you for your generous support in helping me further my education towards the healthcare field. | |
Zane FullmerScholarship:
I am so grateful as a student-athlete to have donors that care about our efforts and the support helps so much to be inspired to keep working hard. Your contribution is going to help me now possibly be able to afford a special intersession course in Tokyo for my Global Marketing course. Without this award, I'm not sure I could do it. Mahalo nui loa! | |
Zion KaauwaiScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Goldman Sachs/Matsuo Takabuki Commemorative Scholarship for your continuing support in my educational endeavors. I have another bright school year ahead of me, and with a year of graduate education behind me, I have a much clearer perspective of how I can apply myself for the remainder of my program. This year, I will be pursuing independent study opportunities as opposed to last year's more structured curriculum. The focus of my study will revolve around public-private partnerships, community-centered real estate development and the creation of inclusive, walkable urban spaces and how to make them feasible. | |
Zsyla HondaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of this scholarship. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to use this scholarship so I can focus on my school. It also helps my family in many ways so that money can be used for my school supplies instead of tuition. I hope to get straight A's this year so that I can keep up with scholarships and be the top in my class. Mahalo once again for this amazing opportunity and giving back to our keiki in our lahui. | |
Zyshana KauaulaScholarship:
Mahalo donors of the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1974 Scholarship. Your generosity means the world to me and my ‘ohana, allowing me to focus on my studies without financial stress. This gift empowers me to pursue my Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, driving my mission to strengthen our education system and uplift Indigenous Pacific communities. This academic year, I aim to deepen my understanding and develop strategies to enhance educational opportunities for our lāhui. Mahalo nui loa for your support and belief in my potential. |