Honolulu — The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) announced the establishment of the Hawaiʻi Fresh Milk Industry Legacy Scholarship Endowment. The $35,000 scholarhship gift from the Hawaiʻi Fresh Milk Industry (HFMI) will support students pursuing studies in the Animal Sciences program with an interest in sustainable dairy or other livestock production in the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences.
"We are appreciative of the endowed scholarship," said Sylvia Yuen, interim CTAHR dean. "It is an investment in the future—a legacy from the dairy industry that will help grow and diversify Hawaiʻi's economy. Many bright and deserving students will be the beneficiaries of this generous gift."
This scholarship endowment was made possible by the joint efforts of the Hawaiʻi dairy producers on Oʻahu and Big Island in recognition of the support given to the industry by the local community. It also builds on the dairy industry's commitment to nurturing the community.
"This scholarship will be a lasting memorial to all Dairymen and Dr. Chin Lee. The dairy industry in Hawaiʻi has a long standing history of supporting the community it serves," said Edward Boteilho, Jr. president of HFMI. "Dairy farmers provided milk to soldiers and families in need during the war. They continued to support school programs in the 1980's – 1990's. This endowment by HFMI continues our educational efforts and vesting in the next generation of leaders in our community."
You can support CTAHR students and programs by making a gift online at https://www.uhfoundation.org/GiveToCTAHR.
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The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) is committed to the preparation of students and all citizens of Hawaiʻi for life in the global community through research and educational programs supporting tropical agricultural systems that foster viable communities, a diversified economy, and a healthy environment. CTAHR actively helps Hawaiʻi diversify its economy, ensure a sustainable environment, and strengthen its communities, and serves as the premier resource for tropical agricultural systems and natural resource management in the Asia-Pacific region.
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa serves approximately 20,000 students pursuing more than 225 different degrees. Coming from every Hawaiian island, every state in the nation, and more than 100 countries, UH Mānoa students matriculate in an enriching environment for the global exchange of ideas. For more information, visit http://manoa.hawaii.edu.
