How much funding does Easter Island Foundation Scholars provide?

Easter Island Foundation Scholars provides Approximately $2,000 per recipient in funding.

When is the deadline for Easter Island Foundation Scholars?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Easter Island Foundation Scholars?

Eligible applicants: Students of Rapa Nui heritage; Studying at universities in Chile (based on historical examples).

How often is Easter Island Foundation Scholars offered?

Easter Island Foundation Scholars runs on an annual cycle.

Easter Island Foundation Scholars

Fraternal Order of Moai Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Native Americans

Funding Amount

Approximately $2,000 per recipient

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Students of Rapa Nui heritage
Studying at universities in Chile (based on historical examples)

Other requirements

Pursuing higher education

Overview

Easter Island Foundation Scholars

Funder: Fraternal Order of Moai Foundation (OH, US)

Geographic Scope: Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Focus Areas: University scholarships for students of Rapa Nui ancestry

Eligibility:

Students of Rapa Nui heritage

Pursuing higher education

Studying at universities in Chile (based on historical examples)

Award Details:

Individual scholarships typically award approximately $2,000 per recipient

In 2021, the foundation awarded $20,000 total in scholarships to 10 students

In 2022, the foundation raised $55,525 for the Easter Island Foundation, with scholarships as a primary use of funds

In 2025, the foundation donated $57,525 to the Easter Island Foundation

What They Fund:

University scholarships for Rapa Nui heritage students

Support for the Toki School (music education and preservation of Rapa Nui language, dance, and cultural heritage)

Background:

Administered through the Easter Island Foundation

Funding is generated through the Fraternal Order of Moai's primary fundraising event, Ohana Luau at the Lake, held yearly in Lake George, NY (typically June)

The foundation works closely with local island leaders to identify scholarship recipients and support opportunities

Contact Information:

Address: 4694 Cemetery Road suite 399, Hilliard, OH 43026, USA

Phone: 802-230-7640

Website: fomfoundation.org

What Fraternal Order of Moai Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 2
Total given: $63K
Median grant: $31K
Range: $5,427–$58K

By dollars: California 91%, Colorado 9%. Top recipient cities: Santa Maria, CA; Golden, CO.

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$5,427

IRS Form 990, 2026. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Easter Island Foundation Scholars

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Easter Island Foundation Scholars

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