Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship Grant

Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship, established in 2018, aims to alleviate the shortage of qualified public school teachers in Hawaii. This scholarship is offered to full-time graduate students at the University of Hawaii - Manoa College of Education who demonstrate financial need and are committed to teaching in the state's public school system. Eligible candidates should have a strong character and leadership experience.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship was established in 2018. The purpose of this fund was to address the shortage of qualified public school teachers in the state of Hawaii by providing scholarships at the University of Hawaii - Manoa College of Education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of the State of Hawai'i Demonstrate financial need Be a full-time student (as determined by your school's financial aid office) Pursuing a graduate degree Attend University of Hawai'i - Manoa, College of Education Graduate of a public high school or equivalent in the State of Hawai'i Committed to teaching in the State of Hawai'i public school system Demonstrated volunteer and extra-curricular activities with leadership roles Excellent character and leadership skills