SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
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Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
This scholarship is in honor of Col. Ellison S. Onizuka, (Konawaena Class of 1964) the first Asian American to fly in space. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering in June 1969, and a Master of Science degree in that field in December of the same year, from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was selected for the astronaut program in January 1978 and completed one year of evaluation and training in August 1979. His first space mission took place on January 24, 1985 on Space Shuttle Discovery. He was tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986. He believed that “Your vision is not limited by what your eye can see, but by what your mind can imagine. Make your life count – and the world will be a better place because you tried.” Click Here - 2025 Scholarship Application |
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Caron Naomi Ikeda Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
In a high school essay, Caron once stated “the person who gets ahead is the person who does more than is necessary…and keeps on doing it.” She exemplified this by serving as a community leader in her many leadership roles. Graduating from Konawaena High School in 1998, Caron received her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and continued on to the University of Denver, Strum Law School where she received her law degree and her Master’s in Tax Law degrees. Whether as a student in school organizations, and as a volunteer in church and community organizations and events, Caron was instrumental in setting an example of giving back to the school and community that she loved! Click Here - 2025 Scholarship Application |
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Konawaena Foundation English Scholarship - $4,000
The English scholarship is available to Konawaena students by an anonymous donor to offer further education in a major in English. The donor holds a BA in English from Roanoke College and an MLS from Stony Brook University. It is the donor’s desire to give back to the South Kona community inclusively. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela Click Here - 2025 Scholarship Application |
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Konawaena Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship - $4,000
The Fine Arts scholarship is offered by an anonymous donor to Konawaena students. The donor has a BA in Art from the State University of New York at Buffalo as well as an MFA from Hofstra University. Art includes a plethora of aspects, and applications to any of the genre are welcomed. Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate. |
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Vinny Chang Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Vinny Chang graduated from Konawaena High School in May 2013. He played football and baseball, was an active participant in the Class of 2013 activities and an active member of the Kona Boyz 4-H Club and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s Jr. YBA. Vinny was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending his days off camping and fishing. He continued his involvement with the community by assisting with various community projects and fund raisers. Vinny passed away on August 15, 2023. His passing has brought suicide prevention awareness to his family and the community. Click Here: 2025 Scholarship Application |
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Sandra E. Taosaka Future Teacher Scholarship - $1,000
Sandra E. Taosaka graduated from Konawaena High School in 1975 and served as a West Hawai’i teacher and administrator for over 30 years. She shared that “Being an educator has been a personally and professionally rewarding experience. I am grateful for the education I received at Konawaena which is why I created the Sandra E. Taosaka Future Teacher Scholarship. It is a small way to say mahalo to Konawaena and to support a future teacher. I hope many students will pursue education as a career and return to Kona to teach and promote that Wildcat Pride.” Click Here: 2025 Scholarship Application |
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UH - Palamanui Campus - Kailua-Kona Only
We offer 5 $1000 scholarships for students going to UH-Palamanui, please click here for application information
(Note: administered solely by UH Foundation):
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