Scholarships

Hawaiian Canoe Club is proud to offer and host several scholarships that support keiki and adults in their pursuits. These scholarships help to reduce the cost of education by covering tuition, fees, books, or even living expenses. By rewarding hard work, talent, and dedication, they encourage academic and personal growth, opening up opportunities for our paddlers’ future success!

  • Lake ʻOhana Scholarship

    Hawaiian Canoe Club offers the Lake ‘Ohana Scholarship in honor of our founding family. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college and be an active Hawaiian Canoe Club paddler. Award amount is based on the number of applicants.

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  • HCRA Scholarship

    Eligible applicant awards range from $500 to a maximum of $2000, to be awarded to one applicant or multiple applicants during the 2025 HCRA State Championships. Previous awardees may apply again annually.

    Apply Here

  • MCHCA Youth Scholarship

    Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association is offering youth scholarships to paddlers of MCHCA who have been active for at least 2 consecutive years.

    Apply here!

  • MCHCA Adult Scholarship

    Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association is offering adult scholarships to paddlers of MCHCA who have been active for at least 3 consecutive years.

    Apply here!

  • ODKF Scholarships

    Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation offers many scholarships for graduating high school seniors to pursue higher education. View their application requirements for more details.

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  • Pauahi Foundation Scholarships

    Visit the Pauahi Foundation to view the many scholarship opportunities available. Scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, trade and vocational courses.

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  • Hawaii Community Foundation

    HCF manages many scholarships funds, each with different requirements. For a general overview of what is required, visit the HCF Website for more information.

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lake ʻohana scholarship

Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Presentation

At Aha ʻAina, we are proud to present the Lake ʻOhana Scholarship—an award that honors academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to community. This scholarship reflects the values of the Lake ʻohana and their legacy of service and excellence.

Join us as we recognize this year’s recipients and celebrate their bright futures.

2022 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

Lei Ana Bland

Kahealani Haupu

Kalaʻe Kaluakini

2020 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

Tatiana Soon

Melina Perez

2018 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

Nicholas Heerema

2023 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

Finn McAfee

Kalaʻi Anderson

Edward Oliveira

Nohealani Ledesma

2021 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

Nohealani Ledesma

2019 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

McKenna Kanekoa

2017 Lake ʻOhana Scholarship Recipients:

Dylan Kresge

2024 scholarship recipients

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