Here are current fundraising needs to consider as you make your philanthropic plans. There are many more that are not highlighted here. If you are interested in a particular area of study or project, please contact us and we will help you determine if there is a match between your passions and interests with the University's aspirations.
Giving Opportunites
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Windward CC Palikū Theatre - Magnet for the ArtsYour help is needed for Palikū to realize its potential as a valuable community asset. Ticket sales generate only 40 percent of the Palikū Theatre annual budget revenue, as is the case for most theatres in Hawai‘i and across the nation. |
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Buy a book; Help a studentHaving the means to purchase the class textbooks and materials by the first day of class helps keep Honolulu Community College students enrolled and on track toward a degree. |
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WCC's Vet Tech Program is a dream come true!Veterinary Technology is among the five fastest-growing career fields in the nation. “Vet Techs” perform vital tasks including assisting with physical exams, surgeries, dental cleanings and conducting diagnostic laboratory tests. |
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Honor Coach Joey Estrella’s LegacyHead Baseball Coach Joey Estrella will pass the program torch this June, leaving a shining legacy for future athletes and the program. |
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The Joyce Morita Annual Scholarship FundIn memory of Joyce, the University of Hawai‘i and the Wahine Volleyball program is establishing a scholarship fund for the volleyball program and will name it The Joyce Morita Annual Scholarship Fund. |
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Remembering Chris K. DavisIn recognition of Chris’ life, his achievements, and his dedication to helping young people in Hawaii, his family has established the Chris K. Davis Endowed Scholarship at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Engineering. |
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Honoring Avis MorigawaraAvis Morigawara, a long-time employee of the Mānoa Chancellor’s Office, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2012. |
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Hawaiʻi Community College Launches Its First Matching Campaign For ScholarshipsA $50,000 gift from a local donor is making it possible for Hawaiʻi Community College to launch its first-ever matching campaign for student scholarships. |
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Building a Permanent Home — Hawai‘i Community College — PālamanuiHawai‘i Community College is developing a new campus in Kailua-Kona. This campus will bring the promise of better opportunities to the people of West Hawai‘i. |
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Chancellor Sakamoto Legacy CampaignSupport students and honor Chancellor Clyde Sakamoto’s 40 years of leadership at UH Maui College. This effort recognizes Sakamoto for his tireless work supporting students and strengthening Maui County’s economy through higher education. |
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Nurturing the Next Generation for College SuccessWindward Community College's Pacific Center for Environmental Studies (PaCES) has teamed up with UH Mānoa's Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) to create a fun learning experience for high school students. |
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Chancellor Virginia S. Hinshaw Endowed ScholarshipWhen Dr. Virginia Hinshaw assumed leadership of the UH System’s oldest and largest campus - UH Mānoa, she dedicated herself to this position and her positive impact can be felt throughout the campus. |
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The Fred T. Korematsu Chair In Law And Social Justice At The William S. Richardson School Of LawFred Korematsu dedicated his adult life to social justice and was a lifelong advocate for government accountability. He stood tall against fierce discrimination and challenged the U.S.'s World War II mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. |
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Help Hawaiʻi Island's children reach for the stars!At a time when our nation is losing ground in our preparation of new scientists and engineers, ʻImiloa's innovative programs are helping to expand the pipeline of students headed for careers in science and technology. |
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Physician-Researcher David Curb Memorial FundDr. Curb's impact on health care in the islands was significant. He brought numerous research projects to Hawaiʻi, including the national Women's Health Initiative, a long-term study of womenʻs health. |
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Preserve Native Plants for the FutureLyon Arboretum is home to a Micropropagation Lab. This is the only lab of its kind in Hawaiʻi. Here, critical rescue and recovery research takes place to prevent the extinction of native Hawaiian plants. |
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Sweet SustainabilityChef Alan Wong has teamed up with the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo to build awareness of the critical plight of honey bees and to promote local solutions to sustaining the honey bee industry.
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Cancer Research Saves LivesThe University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center has earned designation by the National Cancer Institute as one of the premier research institutions in the U.S. |
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The Ann Dunham Soetoro Endowed FundThe Ann Dunham Soetoro Endowment is a tribute to an independent thinker who used Applied Anthropology to analyze situations and prevailing assumptions to develop creative and effective solutions. |
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Culinary TrainingThe Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head is a place where students will receive an affordable and accessible world-class culinary training from world-class chefs. |
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Dr. Edwin C. Cadman Endowed Fund for the Study of Neurodegenerative DisordersScholarship giving begins with a simple principle: no deserving student should be denied access to education because of finances. Donors to UH can make that principle a reality. |
Students First
Scholarship giving begins with a simple principle: no deserving student should be denied access to education because of finances.
Donors to UH can make that principle a reality.
