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Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/8/2025
Closes: 2/26/2026

The Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students committed to teaching in the Hawai'i public school system. Special consideration is given to renewal applicants, students attending Leeward Community College or the University of Hawaii - West Oahu, those pursuing a degree in early childhood education, or Hawai'i public high school graduates.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Hawaii
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Planning to teach in the State of Hawai'i public school system
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to renewal applicants, students attending Leeward Community College or the University of Hawaii West Oahu, those pursuing a degree in early childhood education, or Hawai'i public high school graduates.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: HI
    Minimum GPA
    2

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