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