Sara Kang - $2,000

School: Kalani High School

Parents: Junsang Kang/Yeonhee Park

College: University of Pennsylvania

Donovan Alos - $2,000

School: Mililani High School

Parents: Colin and Donnelle Alos

College: Grand Canyon University (AZ)

Rory Maddison Abad - $1,000

Sponsored by Blake and Sandra Yoshida in Memory of Walter & Dolly Takeuchi

School: Kapolei High School

Parents: Rocky and Glory Abad

College: Chaminade University of Honolulu

Matthew Marlon Gante - $2,000

School: James Campbell High School

Parents: Marlon and Luzviminda Gante

College: Pacific Lutheran University (Washington)

Kailee Higa - $2,000

School: Aiea High School

Parents: Nakoa and Julie Higa

College: Saint Martin University

Cole Reagan Wilson Ige - $1,000

Sponsored by Blake and Sandra Yoshida in Memory of Walter & Dolly Takeuchi

School: Aiea High School

Parents: Reagan and Melissa Ige

College: Digipen Institute of Technology

Emma O. Hirota - $1,000

Sponsored by Senator Michelle N. Kidani

School: Mililani High School

Parents: Clark and Jill Hirota

College: University of Hawaii Manoa

Geraldine Averion - $2,000

School: Kapeolei High School

Parents: Gerado & Judelyn Averion

College: Baylor University (Waco, TX)

Victoria Nhieu - $2,000

School: President William McKinley High

Parents: Felix Nhieu & Chu Le Truong

College: California Lutheran University

Riana Tarape-Lanet - $1,000

Sponsored by Senator Michelle N. Kidani

Parents: MarinaLee Tarape

College: Honolulu Community College

The Senator Michelle N. Kidani scholarship is awarded to an ukulele student with compassion, commitment, and pride in their work making their community a better place in which to live.

Justin Bundalian - $1,000

Sponsored by Senator Michelle N. Kidani

School: Mililani High School

Parents: Jerome Bundalian & Taryn Bundalian

College: Hawaii Tokai International College

The Senator Michelle N. Kidani scholarship is awarded to an ukulele student with compassion, commitment, and pride in their work making their community a better place in which to live.

Haley Tateyama - $1,000

Sponsored by Edward Carlstead

School: University Laboratory School

Parents: Rodney & Mika Tateyama

College: Sophia University (Japan)

In memory of Gail Kaya Carlstead, this college scholarship recognizes the outstanding voluntary services and positive impact of young people who inspire and nurture the well-being of children and adults through encouragement, listening, and believing in others.

Malia Ariyoshi - $1,000

Sponsored by Joan and Colins Kawai

School: Punahou School

Parents: Mark & Donna Ariyoshi

College: University of California Berkeley

In memory of Gail Kaya Carlstead, this college scholarship recognizes the outstanding voluntary services and positive impact of young people who inspire and nurture the well-being of children and adults through encouragement, listening, and believing in others.

Tate Lau - $1,000

Sponsored by Dennis & Helen Yurong College Scholarship

Parents: Mele Place

College: Windward Community College

Hi'ilani Alina-Kamark - $1,000

Sponsored by Blake & Sandra Yoshida in memory of Walter & Dolly Takeuchi

Parents: Robert Kamark and Lehua Alina

College: Chaminade University of Honolulu

Makayla Morinaga - $1,000

Sponsored by David C. Blake

School: Pearl City High School

Parents: Michael and Janice Morinaga

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Katebel Jose - $2,000

School: King Kekaulike High School (Maui)

Parent: Maribel Jose

College: University of Oregon

Kira Gatiuan - $2,000

School: Pearl City High School

Parents: Kevin & Cherylynn Gatiuan

College: Brigham Young University in Provo

Tate Lau - $1,000

Sponsored by Dennis & Helen Yurong College Scholarship

School: James B. Castle High School

Parent: Mele Place

College: Windward Community College

Tate Lau - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School: James B. Castle High School

Parent: Mele Place

College: Windward Community College

Riana Tarape-Lanet - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School: Mililani High School

Parent: MarinaLee Tarape

College: Honolulu Community College

Nicolle Feldner - $1,000

Sponsored by Senator Michelle N. Kidani

School: Hanalani Schools

Parent: Wendy Feldner

College: Corban University

Seri Nakamura - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: ‘Iolani school

Parents: Patrick and Lori Nakamura

College: Washington State University

Matthew Paulino - $1,000

Sponsored In Memory of Shingo and Lillian Kaya

School: Roosevelt High School

Parents: Mark Paulino & Pauliana Wong

College: Kapiolani Community College

Samantha Makanahele Emmsley - $2,000

School: King Kekaulike High School (Maui)

Parent: Ann Emmsley

College: Oregon State University

Quaid Seu - $1,000

Sponsored by Senator Michelle N. Kidani

School: Mililani High School

Parents: Derek & Kathleen Seu

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Kaycie Matsukado - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: Punahou School

Parents: Tracie & Leslie Matsukado

College: The New School - Parsons School of Design (New York)

Cassidy Kitano - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

Parents: Shayne and Amy Kitano

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Major: Communicology

Nick Acosta - $1,000

Sponsored by Terrie Whittaker

Parents: Jesper & Kim Acosta

College: Honolulu Community College

Alexandria Yawata - $2,000

School: Kaiser High School

Parents: Christopher & Shirley Yawata

College: Occidental College

Kaila Chock-Nihi - $1,000

Sponsored by Senator Michelle N. Kidani

School: Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama

Parents: Perry Nihi & Renee Chock

College: University of Nevada Las Vegas

Isaac Sugiura - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: Castle High School

Parents: Donna & Clyde Sugiura

College: Windward Community College

Carl Tanabe - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

Parents: Todd & Tammy Tanabe

College: Kapiolani Community College

Major: Elementary Education

Nick Acosta - $1,000

Sponsored by Bob & Janie Paulger

Parents: Jesper & Kim Acosta

College: Honolulu Community College

Alyssa Kuwamoto - $2,000

School: La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls

Parents: Edwin & Laureen Kuwamoto

College: Linfield College - Oregon

Brayden Ching - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: Hoala School

Parents: Keola & Rhiannon Ching

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Tyra Danielle L. Talusan - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School: Aiea High School

Parents: Joel & Romela Talusan

College: Leeward Community College

Asayena Viengmany - $2,000

School: McKinley High School

Parent: Bounleuth Viengmany

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Tamlyn Tamura - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: Punahou School

Parents: Curt & Cheryl Tamura

College: Seattle University

Tory Watanabe - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

Parents: Kyle & Debbie Watanabe

College: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa - College of Education

Major: Secondary Education

Kieran Long - $1,000

School: Pahoa High and Intermediate School

Parent: Mark Long

College: University of Hawaii at Hilo

Nicholas Acosta - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: Damien Memorial School

Parents: Jesper & Kimberly Acosta

College: Heald College Honolulu

Wendy Yoshioka - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School Graduated: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, Bachelors of Social Work

Family: Husband Keith, children David & Lia

College: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, Masters Program

Kylie Harada - $2,000

School: James B. Castle High School

Parents: David & Sandi Harada

College: Chaminade University

Jason Lum - $1,000

Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial Fund

School: Iolani School

Parents: Brian & Beverly Lum

College: University of Washington

Cory Mau - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School: Kamehameha School

Parents: Albert & Kendra Mau

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Trevor Yamagata - $1,000

School: Konawaena High School

Parents: Oren & Ira Yamagata

College: Pacific University, Oregon

Kellan Kadooka - $1,000

Sponsored by Yamada Scott Family Fund in Honor of Roy & Kathy Sakuma

School: Konawaena High School

Parents: Neal & Lorraine Kadooka

College: University of Oregon

Blaise Jonah Aquino - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School: Moanalua High School

Parents: Shane & Dorothy Aquino

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

William K.K. Salavea III - $1,000

School: Hilo High School

Parent: Rochelle Kaula

College: University of San Francisco

Joel McBrayer - $1,000

Sponsored by Eleanor Higa Performing Arts Foundation

School: Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

Parents: James & Lisa McBrayer

College: Biola University

Sara Neidenberg - $1,000

Sponsored by Yamada Scott Family Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation

Parents: Marc and Carol Neidenberg

College: University of Washington

Micah Ganiron - $1,000

School: University Laboratory School

Parents: Tony & Carol Ganiron

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Gage I. Lucas - $1,000

Sponsored by Yamada Scott Family Fund in honor of Pops and Mom Okami

School: Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

Parent: Bernard F. Lucas, Jr.

College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Colton R. Manley - $1,000

School: Molokai High School

Parents: Randy & Louise Manley

College: Azusa Pacific University (CA)

Alany-Grace Eder - $750

School: Waiakea High School

Parents: Nicomedes & Ludivina Eder

College: University of Hawaii at Hilo

Lance Delos Reyes - $500

School: Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

Parent: Gracie M. Grace

College: Oregon State University