Scholarships

[The Konawaena Foundation is committed to excellence in education at Konawaena High School.

We are proud to support future leaders by awarding exceptional graduating Seniors college scholarships.

We offer various scholarships to high achieving KHS students annually.
If you are currently a Senior, download the application forms for the scholarship you are seeking:

Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
Click Here:
2023 Scholarship Application

The Sandra E. Taosaka Teacher Scholarship
Two $500 Scholarships available each year (1 per student):
Sandra E. Taosaka Teacher Scholarship 2023 application now available...click here!

Konawaena Foundation English Degree Scholarship - $4,000:
Click Here:
2023 Scholarship Application

Konawaena Foundation Art Degree Scholarship -
$4,000:
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2023 Scholarship Application

Konawaena Foundation Hawaiian Studies Scholarship - $4,000:
Click Here:
2023 Scholarship Application

UH - Palamanui Campus - Kailua-Kona Only
We offer 5 $1000 scholarships for Seniors going to UH-Palamanui, please click here for application information (Note: administered solely by UH Foundation):
Click here for UH - Palamanui Scholarships

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Class of 2021
Lacey Young - Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Scholarship

Class of 2021
Brett Lewandowski - Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Scholarship

Class of 2020
Elimar Utrera - Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Scholarship
Edenne Baguso - Excellence in Education Scholarship
Shayne Victor - Sandra E. Taosaka Teacher Scholarship
Breeze Chinen - Sandra E. Taosaka Teacher Scholarship

UH Palamanui Scholarships:
TBA

Class of 2019
Jake Basque - Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial
Julia Lim - Excellence In Education

UH Palamanui Scholarships:
TBA

Class of 2018
Andrew Allred - Lt. Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial
Taggart Nakamoto - Excellence In Education

UH Palamanui Scholarships:
Rayann Connie Kaleoalohaonalani Ebreo
Kayla Aliyah Phaikealoha Haalilio
Hannah Tangonan Dumon

Class of 2017
Bailey Walters - Excellence In Education
Tharin Lewi-Ohashi - Lt. Col. Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial

UH Palamanui Scholarships:
Andre Fazeli
Dalon K. Freitas
Isabella M. Johnson

Class of 2016
Danielle Uemura - Excellence In Education
Simon Ellis - Lt. Col. Ellison S. Onizuka

UH Palamanui Scholarships:
Kory Urada
Aaliyah Butler
Alden Anger

Class of 2015
Carly Spilker
Nikki Kunitomo

Class of 2014
Olivia Maigret
Shaun Inouye

Class of 2013
Tevor Tanaka
Colby Spilker

Class of 2012
Ciara Cetraro
Kellan Kadooka

Class of 2011
Anuhea Wall
Carli Yamamoto

Class of 2010
Katelyn Mitchell
Jessica Ching

Class of 2009
Zachary Yamabe
Malia Tanaka

Class of 2008
Cameron Kadooka
Ryan Daugherty

Class of 2007
Marissa Minor
Kellie Kitaoka