Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Application
A tribute to the Lake Family, founders of Hawaiian Canoe Club
*Please make sure your responses are correct and accurate. You will not be able to edit your application once it has been submitted.
Purpose
To provide financial assistance to a club member pursuing a higher education
Eligibility
Current, active member of Hawaiian Canoe Club
Award
The scholarship will be granted on an individual basis. The amount will be determined according to the number of applications
Applicants
As part of your application, please submit a 3–5 minute video or slideshow presentation.
Your presentation should be on a topic of your choosing—something that is meaningful to you—but it must connect clearly to your experiences as a member of Hawaiian Canoe Club and your involvement in the broader community.
Some possible themes you might explore include:
A story that captures a turning point in your paddling journey
How Hawaiian values learned through the club show up in your daily life
A community issue you care about and how the club inspired you to act
Reflections on growth, leadership, or connection to ʻāina
Future goals and how your time with the club shaped them
Be creative—use images, video clips, narration, music, or artwork to tell your story. The most important thing is that your presentation is genuine, thoughtful, and reflective of who you are.
Requirements:
Length: 3 to 5 minutes
Format: Video or slideshow (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides with voiceover, iMovie, etc.)
Submission Deadline: [July 23, 2025]
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Applications are accepted through this form only
Contact
Please contact the HCC office if you have any questions or need assistance with this process.
info@hawaiiancanoeclub.org
(808)893-2124