Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship Grant

Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 07, 2025

Summary

The Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship, established in 2018 by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to enhance the number of qualified public school teachers on Oahu's Leeward coast. This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing an Associate of Arts in Teaching or transferring to a Bachelor of Education program at the University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu, ensuring cultural sensitivity and academic excellence in early childhood education.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Hawai‘i Community Foundation Our Vision We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. Our Mission We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Early Childhood Education Scholarship was established in 2018. The purpose of this fund was to increase the number of qualified and culturally sensitive public school teachers on the Leeward coast of Oahu by providing scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing an Associate of Arts in Teaching at Leeward Community College and/or for those students transferring to the early childhood Bachelor of Education program at the University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of the State of Hawai'i Demonstrate financial needBe in satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0)Intend to teach in the public school system or equivalent in the state of Hawaii Pursue an associate or bachelor's degreeDemonstrated volunteer and extra-curricular activities with leadership roles Excellent character and leadership skills