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In Academic Year 2011-12 UHF paid out over $10.2M to more than 2,800 students.
Kaipo's Story

"When I was little, my family had no medical insurance so we went to low cost clinics. I want to use my education to help other families who have no insurance. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to continue my education and ultimately help the people of Hawaiʻi."

Kenisha - student at Kapiʻolani CC and recipient of an endowed scholarship for Health Sciences

 

For more than a century, the University of Hawaiʻi has worked hard to make higher education accessible to all. Whether through one of the seven community college campuses or one of the three four-year campuses, UH is expanding its efforts to attract the most promising students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

As college costs continue to rise, the amount of private support for students must as well. It is essential that we increase the number of endowed scholarships available to retain our best and brightest, and to provide access to a life-changing higher education experience for all.

Celebrating Dr. Jagdish Prasad Sharma

This spring Sheri Lyles’ art was showcased at the UH Mānoa Art Gallery in the final step to receiving her MFA in May.

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Hawaii H.I.S. Corp. Establishes Scholarship At TIM

The TIM School ‘ohana and Hawaii H.I.S. Corporation are celebrating the establishment of the H.I.S Hawaii TIM Scholarship Endowment for students enrolled at the UH Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management (TIM).

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MELE Program Students are Making Music

Al and Sue Landon’s generosity brings music to our ears through hands-on learning opportunity.

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Opening Doors to Peace - The Paul S. Honda International Opportunities Fund

Kyndra Love is the first to admit, “I am in no way related to Korea!” However, while attending Kap‘iolani Community College, she was awarded a scholarship from the Paul S.

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New Program at Kapiʻolani CC Transforms Futures

Thanks to generous support from the Kaneta Foundation, 21 Hawai‘i students are enrolled in a new program at Kapiʻolani Community College and receiving a transformative college experience.

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From left, Dr. Hitoshi Ikeda, Rachel Hazeltine, and Dr. Yoshiko Fukushima

A Tale of Two Women

This is the story of two young girls, born seventy years apart, in different parts of the world, to families of different races. Raised in rural surroundings, each nurtured the dream of getting an education and traveling far from home.

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The Educational Legacy of the Loui Family

Over several decades the Loui family, led by Bernice, built their educational legacy for this state through their generous investments in the University of Hawaiʻi.

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Music Legends Support Hawaiian Music and Students

While the Rittenbands are no longer with us, thanks to their generosity and foresight, students and faculty at UH Mānoa's Department of Music are benefiting from their $1 million bequest gift.

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Nurturing Native Hawaiian Law

With a gift of $750,000 from Kamehameha Schools, Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law launched a three year fellowship program at the William S. Richardson School of Law at UH Mānoa.

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Globetrotting Philanthropist Hazel Theodore Opens Doors

Living abroad and working in the higher education and training sector showed Hazel Theodore the impact education can make on not only an individual, but the whole community.

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Scholarships and Persistence Pay Off

Hilo’s Shirley Dellinger shares her inspiring story about the challenges she overcame in her determination to succeed – and how the Osher Reentry Scholarship was instrumental in her success.

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Encouraging Young People to "Go for Broke"

To encourage today's young people to "go for broke" and make the most of their lives, the 442nd Veterans Club of Honolulu established an endowed scholarship fund.

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A Lifetime of Love

On Anna Sloggett's 100th birthday, friends, family and former students gathered to honor Anna and raise funds to establish an endowed scholarship in her name.

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Quest for World Peace Fuels Study Abroad Scholarship

With the help of family and friends, Audrey Furukawa will give others the opportunity to study abroad through the Audrey S. Furukawa Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment.

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Extraordinary Entomologist Remembered

Through the D. Elmo Hardy Student Assistance Endowment, Dr. Hardy's profound academic legacy will ripple outward through the success of our future entomolygists extraordinaire.

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Building a Global Health Perspective

The Noguchi Medical Research Institute of Tokyo and its founder Mr. Yoshihisa created an endowed fund in global health and medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine to honor Dr. Junji B. Machi and Dr. Satoru Izutsu.

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Making Dreams Come True

Through the Sunao Sandy "Mom" Kodama Memorial Scholarship Fund, the life and contributions of a special woman with an extraordinary gift for making people feel at home, are honored and remembered.

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