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Approximately 300 donors and students gathered at The Royal Hawaiian Resort on November 4 for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business’ annual Scholarship Luncheon.
This year, Shidler awarded over $1.1 million in scholarships to more than 300 students. Student speakers included Sally Citrawireja, a travel industry management major and recipient of the Hoʻoilina Scholarship, and Rockwell Adolpho, an MBA candidate awarded with the Shidler Visionary Scholarship, the Michael and Judy Pietsch Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship and the Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd. Scholarship in Honor of Professor K.K. Seo. Citrawireja, whose family emigrated from Indonesia to Maui, shared how her scholarship lifted financial burdens and inspired her to pursue her dreams. 
“This scholarship has truly been a blessing,” said Citrawireja. “It has inspired me to keep going and show my younger siblings that they, too, can achieve their dreams.”
Keynote speaker Manny August, BBA ’98, first vice president and executive residential loan officer at American Savings Bank, shared his journey of overcoming financial challenges during college. His experiences motivated him to establish a $35,000 endowed scholarship for accounting students at Shidler’s School of Accountancy.
Dean Vance Roley expressed gratitude for the continued support from alumni, donors, and friends. “This generosity eases financial burdens and allows students to fully engage in leadership opportunities, internships, and volunteer work,” Roley said. 
Enterprise served as title sponsor, with the Shidler College of Business Alumni Association as a gold sponsor and Hawaii Business Magazine as the media sponsor for the seventh year.
For a full list of scholarship recipients, visit Shidler’s website. For information on giving opportunities, contact director of development, Jennifer Lieu.
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