The Eddie Aikau Foundation Scholarship Program, established in 2010, seeks to recognize outstanding young people, active in the community who are making positive, significant differences - often against great odds - to promote Hawaiian values that are such an important part of the legacy of Eddie Aikau. The scholarships are intended to lessen the financial burdens associated with valuable academic, professional and job training opportunities.

The following is a list of the Top 15 candidates based on their essays, letters of reference, awards and/or recognition, GPA and financial need.

The winners are as follows:

Recipient of $2,000 High School
Graduating
College
Feldberg, Maryna C.
La Pietra
May 23, 2012
University of Portland
Galicinao, Diara K.
Lahainaluna
May 20, 2012
University of Oregon
Garrett, Maile Y.
Castle
May 24, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Manoa
Koa, Emma
Kamehameha - Kapalama
May 27, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Manoa
Pogtis III, Don
Waianae
May 18, 2012
University of Northern Colorado
 
 
Recipient of $1,000
High School
Graduating
College
Akana, Taeler Jessica T.
La Pietra
May 22, 2012
St. Mary's or Humbolt
Alalem, Michaelyn N.
Kapa'a
May 18, 2012
Kaua'i Community College
Bombino, Alana M.
Waiakea
May 19, 2012
Hawaii Community College
Bui, Marilyn D.
Kaimuki
May 19, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Manoa
Kalima, Free K.
Kamehameha - Kapalama
May 27, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Hilo
Perkins, Dezmond K.
Maryknoll
June 1, 2012
Chapman University
Taylan, Aida Lyne A.
Lahainaluna
May 20, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Maui College
Tolentino, Puaelena K.
Waianae
May 18, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Manoa
Tuzon, Carla Raquel S.
Kapa'a
May 18, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Manoa
Uehara, Loa A.
Lahainaluna
May 20, 2012
University of Hawaii @ Manoa