Scholarships

LAKE ‘OHANA 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.

All applications must be submitted online by 5:00pm Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

MCHCA SCHOLARSHIP

MCHCA has reinstated the scholarship program! Review the applications below to apply.

Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association is offering youth and adult scholarships to paddlers of MCHCA who have been active for at least 2 consecutive years for youth and 3 consecutive years for adults.

Mail to:
18 Pakani Place
Makawao, HI 96768

Hand Deliver to officials stand at any regatta on before July 13, 2024

Email to secretary@imuamchca.com

HCRA SCHOLARSHIP

How to apply:

  1. Apply Online
  2. Submit essay or video answering 2024 questions
  3. Submit your transcript or proof of acceptance from an accredited educational institution
  4. Letter of recommendation (which can be uploaded at the same time as your video from either: a current or past paddling coach or an Association officer or official (for volunteers). 

2024 Topic: Building Our Future

Submit an essay, a 2-3 minute video, slides, or audio presentation to answer the following:

  • How will your career pathways benefit HCRA, the paddling community/hoe wa’a community, and the native Hawaiian community?
  • Is there a specific area within HCRA that you’re interested in volunteering? Why?
  • Thinking with a “big picture” perspective, what would you like to see implemented for the paddling community in the next 10 years?

 

Eligible applicant awards range from $500 to a maximum of $20001, to be awarded to one applicant or multiple applicants during the 2024 HCRA State Championships. Previous awardees may apply again annually.

Apply online!

Deadline to apply – July 1, 2024

2024 HCRA Scholarship Application – CLICK HERE!