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Nine Big Island high school seniors are the recipients of $31,000 in scholarships from the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation in honor of their academic excellence and commitment to community.
The students from Hawaiʻi Island who were awarded are:
The students were among a total of 59 from throughout Hawaiʻi, one student from each of the state’s qualifying public and independent schools, awarded financial assistance through the foundation’s annual Legacy Scholarship Program.
Awards are based on academics, community service and financial need.
A total of $219,000 was awarded this year through the annual scholarship program.
Since its creation more than 30 years ago, the foundation has given more than $13.5 million to scholarship and academic enrichment programs throughout the islands.
Mamoru and Aiko Takitani founded chocolate company Hawaiian Host in 1960 in Honolulu. The couple had no children of their own, so they wanted a way to help future generations achieve their potential free from financial barriers. The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation was created in 1993.
The nonprofit charity is the Takitanis’ way to invest in Hawaiʻi’s bright young minds.
“Mr. and Mrs. Takitani … knew that hard work, commitment to excellence and a strong dedication to one’s community were key factors in their success,” said KSSK Radio personality Michael Perry, chairman of the Takitani Foundation board. “The Takitanis wanted to recognize those same qualities in Hawaiʻi’s outstanding students with support to further their education.”
Here is a little more information about each of the Big Island’s winners.
District Finalist — $5,000 scholarship awards:
Hawaiʻi District Public Schools — $3,000 scholarship awards:
Hawaiʻi Association of Independent Schools — $3,000 scholarship awards:
