Scholarship Program

Perpetuating the Legacy of Hawai’i Veterans through Education of the Next Generation

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

KMO is very pleased to offer this Annual Scholarship Program established by the founders of KMO who were also founding members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Hawai’i. KMO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and its Scholarship Program honors a vision of its founders for the youth of Hawai’i to aspire to and reach their educational goals and become contributing members of our community.

APPLICATION PACKET

For 2024-2025 School Year
KMO welcomes all prospective applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. To apply, download the Application Packet consisting of the three (3) documents listed below and follow the instructions in the Program Information and Requirements document. Complete and submit all application requirements including a completed and signed Application Form (note that the form is a fillable ‘pdf’ document) in the specified format and order listed in the Applicant Checklist.

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

Applicants are solely responsible for ensuring that they review, understand, and comply with the Program instructions and the eligibility and application requirements contained in the Application Packet. The completed Application Packet is due April 22, 2024, by email only. Late or incomplete Packets will not be considered.

Scholarship Program

Perpetuating the Legacy of Hawai’i Veterans through Education of the Next Generation
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR)
Memorial & Obelisk

University of Portland

Ms. Patricia Foronda
Tommy Kakesako Scholar – $5000
Memorial & Obelisk

The Pennsylvania State University

Mr. Christopher Hendricks
Senator Daniel K. Inouye Scholar – @2500
Memorial & Obelisk

Cal Poly University

Ms. Madison Kai
Senator Daniel K. Akaka Scholar – $2500
Memorial & Obelisk

American University of Paris

Ms. Tara Nakata
Scholar I – $1250
Memorial & Obelisk

University of California, Irvine

Ms. Chyanne Matsuura-Manuel
Scholar I – $1250
Memorial & Obelisk

California Lutheran University

Mr. David Kalili
Scholar I – $1250
Memorial & Obelisk

Oregon State University

Ms. Samantha Chang
Scholar I – $1250
Memorial & Obelisk

Cal Poly University Cashier

Mr. Dylan Tawata
Scholar II – $1000
Memorial & Obelisk

Seattle University

Mr. Sage Tottori
Scholar II – $1000
Memorial & Obelisk

Grand Canyon University

Ms. Makanaonalani Manuel
Scholar II – $1000
Memorial & Obelisk

Lyon College

Ms. Rhyan Hioki
Scholar II – $1000