Hana Ola Healthcare Careers Scholarship

Hana Ola Healthcare Careers Scholarship

Organization: Nā Puʻuwai Inc (HI, US)

Purpose: To support and inspire the future healthcare workforce of Hawai'i by investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals who understand the unique needs and values of island communities.

Background

Nā Puʻuwai is committed to strengthening the health and well-being of communities by investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. The scholarship supports the mission to home grow practitioners who understand the unique needs and values of island communities. By investing in future healthcare workers, the organization aims to build a stronger, healthier community where kamaʻāina are empowered to return home and care for their own ʻohana and neighbors.

Focus Areas

• Nursing
• Behavioral health
• Medical assisting
• Other allied health professions

Geographic Scope

Primary focus: Molokaʻi residents

Eligibility Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Resident of Molokaʻi
• Dedication to apply training to improve the health status of rural communities
• Acceptance into a postsecondary program OR training in a healthcare profession that leads to a degree or certification

A postsecondary program or training in a healthcare profession refers to educational pathways to obtain a degree or certification in a healthcare field.

Award Information

Amount: Scholarship awards will be determined based on available funding

Recipients: Multiple recipients may be selected depending on the number of qualified applicants and funds available

Recent Recipients (2025)

• Misty Kahale, UNLV (pursuing Medicine/Family Physician)
• Mallory Go, Brown University (pursuing PhD in Health and Biomedical Informatics)
• Cydnie Kawohi Duquette, Oregon State University (pursuing Psychology/Pre-Med for MD in Psychiatry)
• Kailana McGuire-Guerrero, UH Maui (pursuing Nursing/RN to NP)

Contact Information

Website: napuuwai.org/scholarships/