“We choose to support the Pauahi Foundation to honor Pauahi and those who believe and work in support of her mission. As a KS staffers, a KSK parents, and KS scholarship recipients there isn’t any part of our lives that hasn’t been positively impacted by Pauahi. We are proud that our ‘ohana is a part of her legacy.”

Kaulana and Kanoe Vares
Project Manager, Community Strategies and Kumu

“The DeWitt Wallace scholarship was a huge help to me and my ‘ohana and the application process is one of my strongest memories from high school. I am grateful for Ke Ali‘i Pauahi and the Pauahi Foundation for the opportunities and support throughout my educational journey.”

Pono Suganuma
Senior Consultant, Communications Strategy

“Like Ke Ali‘i Pauahi, my Tūtū and parents believed education was the ultimate mobile for change. A mana‘o manifested in their generosity and sacrifice to give us the tools we needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. In that spirit, by donating to the Pauahi Foundation, I honor their legacy by supporting our next generation of ‘ōiwi leaders to e ola in their pursuits.”

Dane Carlson
Strategy Consultant III 

“I engage in Workplace Giving because it is an honor and allows me to make a positive impact on others’ lives. As a proud graduate and college scholarship recipient from Kamehameha Schools, I am inspired by Pauahi’s legacy to help others in any way I can, so they too may succeed in their future endeavors.”

Pualani Hao
Director, Planning & Development, ‘Āina Pauahi

“I am deeply grateful to Ke Ali‘i Pauahi for the educational and work opportunities I have received in my lifetime. The support has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. I am committed to paying it forward by supporting the Pauahi Foundation. By doing so, I hope to help others benefit as I have. My contributions aim to honor Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s legacy and create a brighter future for our lāhui.”

Kāneali‘i Ng-Osorio
Enterprise Portfolio Management and Business Analysis

“Everyone gives (or not) for different reasons. For me, my “why I give to Pauahi Foundation” every year since I began working for KS 16 years ago is simple, It’s MY Kuleana! Many years ago, I graduated from Pahoa High school and was a recipient of a Pauahi Foundation post high scholarship (it was a different name back then). I eventually became the first in my ‘ohana to go to college and attain my bachelor’s degree. This experience provided me with the knowledge to “normalize” the conversation and expectations of college with my own children. It was such an important discussion with my own girls as they grew up that they just knew college was the next step after high school.

Someone believed in me when I was in high school and gave me a chance to attend college despite the adversities that I grew up with. Because of that chance, I can say that today I’m a proud mama of two college graduates (BSN & MSRN). I continue to give because I believe in the potential of our ōpio and if we want to strengthen and grow our lāhui we need to provide them with the tools to be successful. For many, the discussion of college in their household or at the dinner table is non-existent. This is just a small part of my kuleana to support and ensure for a thriving lāhui now and into the future! If it's not you or I, then who?”

Nikki Iwata
Kula Ha‘aha‘a ‘Ohana and Student Activities Coordinator, Hawai‘i

“I give to the Pauahi Foundation because I feel it is my kuleana. I have been blessed by Pauahi, therefore I will try my best to bless others. When our ‘ōpio can obtain college degrees, it helps our lāhui.”

Valerie Amby-Kamakeeaina
Nā Kula Kamali‘i ‘O Kamehameha Kumu 

“As an alumna of Kamehameha Schools, it was instilled at an early age that the work of caring for our lāhui was required of me, and I’m overjoyed at the opportunity to give back as a pua a Pauahi. I am #foreverindebtedtoher!”

Nohea Walker
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
Dean of Student Well-Being

“I am grateful to have been a scholarship recipient in my youth that afforded me the education which led to my life pathway as a kumu. My keiki have also been beneficiaries of Pauahi Foundation scholarships, too. As a donor, I am paying forward for these blessings.”

Hau‘oli Akaka
Cultural Consultant, Ho‘okahua – Cultural Vibrancy

“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.”

Rhyan Hioki
Kapālama Kofi Annan Global Studies Scholarship

“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.”

Roy Franco
Mānowai Scholarship

“Aloha nō, I want to express my deepest mahalo for your generosity and support. Being chosen as a scholarship recipient truly means the world to me and my ‘ohana. This is more than financial help—it’s a reminder that there are people who see value in who I am and who I strive to be. My journey hasn’t always been easy, but this encouragement gives me strength and reassurance that I’m not in this journey alone. I carry this kuleana with aloha and will continue striving to make a difference for my ‘ohana, my community, and the generations to come.”

Kahiwaonālani Kekona
Ka Papa o Kanaono-kūmāono Scholarship

“E ku‘u mau po‘e kāko‘u, welina mai me ke aloha, Eia ho‘i au he kupa o ka ‘āina o ku‘u ‘āina kulāiwi ‘o Hawai‘i nei. Me ka mahalo palena ‘ole, me ka ha‘aha‘a, a me ka mililani e hāpai a‘e nei au i ku‘u leo mahalo iā ‘oukou, no kou hilina‘i ‘ana mai i nei haumāna ‘u‘uku o ka ‘imi noi‘i nowelo o ka ‘āina moana o kākou. me ia wahi makana e ho‘omau ana au i ka ‘imi a ho‘okō i ka ‘imi palapala pālua no ka ‘ōlelo makuahine o nei ‘āina, a me ka mahi‘ai kekahi. Eō e ko Hawai‘i, e ala mai! Ka ‘Ī, ka Mahi, me ka Palena! I mua a loa‘a i ka lei o ka lanakila!”

‘Aiponokamoku Valente
David and Julia Desha Scholarship
Makuakāne Inspirational Educator Scholarship
The Emma Kailikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina Aloha ‘Āina Patriot Scholarship

“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. May God bless you for your heart of love and aloha.”

Poukihi Awai
Mānowai Scholarship

“I am so grateful for your generosity and continued support of scholars like me 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.”

Jiselle Maglinti
Hōkū Welowelo Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Scholarship
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship

“Because of your generosity, you helped me make my dream come true, of getting a higher education. Being a single mom and a being a caregiver is hard at times. I really thought I was going to have to give up my college dream because there was no way I would be able to afford to pay for college and take care of my family. I didn’t have to give up on my dream because of you selecting me as a recipient. I am now able to be a Ph.D. student.”

Nalehua‘O Puna Donlin
Kamehameha Schools Class of 1972 Scholarship
Joseph Nāwahī Scholarship
Gladys Kamakakūokalani ‘Ainoa Brandt Scholarship

“I have been dreaming about attending a great school like Stanford for as long as I can remember. With your generosity, I am now able to attend Stanford without posing a financial burden to me or my family. I will never forget how much Kamehameha and the rest of the lāhui has given me and I promise to capitalize on the opportunity so I can one day inspire future generations of young bright Hawaiians.”

Koa Chang
Reuben Lee Kwai Brandt Scholarship
DeWitt Wallace Scholarship
Frank & Ruth Midkiff Scholarship
Pauahi Scholars

“I am so blessed and grateful for your generosity in helping me financially complete my last year of college! This means so much to my ‘ohana and me. Giving back to my lāhui is one of my main goals and to also perpetuate and cultivate our native practices and traditions. By receiving this degree I will be able to use what I have learned throughout my educational journey to manage our land property better and to ensure a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for future generations. Being the last of three children and my dad just retiring, your gift will help tremendously take some of the financial stresses. I hope to finish strong in these last few semesters and ultimately use my education to help the Hawaiian community and ensure the protection of our natural resources. Words cannot express how much I appreciate this award. Mahalo nui!”

Hi‘ilei Hanohano
Charles Cockett ‘Ohana Scholarship

“I am grateful for your financial support, and more importantly your faith in my educational journey to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. I plan to continue my studies in a 4-year university and as you know, the cost of education now is so high, and your support will help decrease the burden on my ‘ohana. I am humbled to be the recipient of this scholarship that honors former Po’o Kula DeLima and hope to show how grateful I am by living my life as she lived hers - through kindness, generosity, hard work and caring for the Native Hawaiians. With this scholarship, I feel encouraged and motivated to continue my efforts to give back to my community. I plan to advocate to protect Maui’s natural resources and hopefully be involved in policy changes and education. Again, thank you so much for believing in me.”

Jacob Garcia
Lee Ann DeLima Scholarship