HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Three Maui students were each awarded a $25,000 scholarship to help support an education in construction and design.
Macie Madaus, Kai Shively and Karissa Chapman, received the Bob Poulson Scholarship by the Construction Industry of Maui (CIM).
The organization encourages students to pursue a career in construction away from Maui, then bring their acquired knowledge back to the island to serve their communities.
“This year’s scholarship recipients exemplify the highest standards of perseverance, intellect and character,” said Anthony Nelson, CIM scholarship committee. “I am inspired by their potential and look forward to the positive and lasting contributions they will bring to our island community.”
The scholarship honors Bob Poulson for his commitment to service, leadership and passion for mentoring the next generation. More than $350,000 have been awarded to 15 Maui students.
To be eligible, students must be high school graduates in Maui County and enter a two- or four-year degree program in construction, engineering, design and others alike.
Madaus is graduating from King Kekaulike High School and plans to attend Colorado Mesa University to study construction management.
Shively is graduating from Maui Preparatory Academy and plans to attend Williamette University to study business and leadership.
Chapman is graduating from Kamehameha Schools Maui and plans to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa to student engineering.
Each student earned a high grade point average and were involved in school clubs, sports, societies and worked part-time jobs.
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