More than $50,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO BIG ISLAND STUDENTS
More than $50,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO BIG ISLAND STUDENTS
The Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation along with its community partners are happy to announce the opening of their 2025 Scholarship application program, offering over $50,000 worth of scholarships to Big Island students this fall.
The first $1,000.00 scholarship was donated by Keaukaha General Store in 2017. Throughout the years the scholarships have grown and sponsors have inspired others to create scholarships of their own. This year varying scholarship amounts will be distributed to Big Island Seniors in support of their future endeavors. These scholarships are offered to island-wide graduating seniors and residents of Hawaiʻi Island.
Students interested will be asked to answer essay questions in their application process. Some questions encourage the students to look into their past and share how they have grown through adversity. Others prompt them to look at issues in their communities and consider ways to give back and improve where they come from. Some scholarships have a preference for those pursuing a specific major, ex: Nursing, Political Science, Hawaiian Studies, etc. Each scholarship is different and has been uniquely created by the scholarship sponsor. This year there are also funds created for small businesses, medical expenses and children with special needs.
Applications are open now through April 30th, 2025. Awardees will be notified in late May 2025 and a formal scholarship ceremony will be held for scholarship winners, sponsored by Hawaii Rise Foundation.
Hawaii Rise Foundation would like to thank its partner sponsors for providing this opportunity to our Big Island Youth:
Aloha Will Save The World Scholarship, sponsored by Bronson Kobayashi
Charles & Dorothy deSilva Scholarship, sponsored by Lisa Robbins
Hawai’i Development Group Scholarship, sponsored by Lailan Bento/Hawaii Development Group
Hawaiʻi Ocean Impact Scholarship, sponsored by Fabienne Dumlao
Hana Hou Hilo Scholarship/Business Development Grant, sponsored by Shadi & Hana Hou Hilo
He Manu I Ka Lewa Lani Scholarship, sponsored by Manuheali’i
Hill-Estabilio Scholarship, sponsored by Rinna & Michael Hill
Hilo Yacht Club Scholarship, sponsored by the Hilo Yacht Club
Holu Compassion Fund and Ho’ālā Scholarship, sponsored by Alyssa Lee & James Mansinon
Holomua Scholarship in honor of Lynn Kaluhikaua, sponsored by Keaukaha General Store (Kim Kimi)
Ho’opuakea Scholarship, sponsored by Napua & Kealani Canda
The Kawika Scholarship, sponsored by Kawika’s children Kainalu & Kaimana.
Keiki Kōkua, sponsored by HI-Performance Volleyball Gym
Kim and Kids Scholarship, sponsored by Breeani, Bronson & Brock Kobayashi
Kumu Kōkua, sponsored by Keaukaha General Store and Kim & Kids.
The Marilyn Knutson Scholarship by Knutson & Associates Scholarship, sponsored by Blake Kessner/Kyle Nishiyama.
MPI Ke Ala Kukui Scholarship, sponsored by MPI Security.
Pumehana Scholarship, sponsored by Brock & Shoshanna Kobayashi
Rachel’s Gift, sponsored by the ohana of Rachel Leilani Gangwes
Please visit https://linktr.ee/hawaiirisefoundation or hawaiirisefoundation.org @hawaiirisefoundation on Instagram to apply.
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About Hawaiʻi Rise
The Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by local business and community leaders seeking to leverage our expertise, resources, and experiences to support our community. Their mission is to create opportunities for vulnerable or moderate and low-income families, children, and the elderly by providing educational services, programs, and support.
