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.
Watching her divorced parents both struggle while working two jobs ignited Char’s determination to do her best. Today, she is an inspiration to others. Read…
A remarkable journey that involved historical leaders from China and Hawai‘i forms the colorful backdrop to UH alumni Chee Kwon and Sau Chun Wong’s…
Since 1990, the Hilo High School Class of 1940 has provided scholarships for more than 50 students, including NASA intern Christina Cauley. Read about the…
"This scholarship relieves the burden of being deeply in debt. I am better able to manage financially, allowing me to keep balance in my life as a…
With help from Kaiser Permanente and HICORE, the Kaneohe Elementary School unveiled a water bottle filling station and water bottles for every child. The…
Perseverance and the utmost confidence to succeed were the core values in my life decisions and professional goals, which I imparted to my students.
During World War II, the 121 private Japanese language schools in Hawai‘i were mandated to disband. Robert Kiyoichi Murakami resisted losing his school’s…
After she retired, a friend suggested that she continue her service to students by funding a scholarship. With the help of UH Foundation, she established…
When New York based writer and illustrator Melissa Iwai’s uncle passed away, she created an endowment to support free English as a Second Language courses…
Dede Guss established a scholarship to support vet tech students. Read about Bentley, the special, furry friend who inspired her.
Hawai‘i Community College administrator Dr. Barbara Arthurs and husband Robert are honoring their children’s passions through scholarships.
Honolulu CC auto tech students visit Kadan Automotive Technical College in Japan through a remarkable partnership that began with tragedy.
