Scholarship Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION PACKET
For 2025-2026 School Year
KMO welcomes all prospective applicants for the 2025-2026 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 May 7th, 2025, by email only. Late or incomplete Packets will not be considered.
Scholarship Program
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR)
Oregon State University
Emma Rosales
Tommy Kakesako Scholar – $5000
Seattle University
Clark Hayashi
Senator Daniel K. Akaka Scholar – $2500
University of Nevada
Caitlyn Matsuura-Manuel
Senator Daniel K. Inouye Scholar – $2500
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Nai’a Balancio
KMO Scholar – $1000
Babson College
Mari Cesar
KMO Scholar – $1000
New York University
Rhyan Hioki
KMO Scholar – $1000
Santa Clara University
Andrew Kai
KMO Scholar – $1000
Cal Poly State University
Madison Kai
KMO Scholar – $1000
University of California, Irvine
Chyanne Matsuura-Manuel
KMO Scholar – $1000
American University of Paris
Tara Nakata
KMO Scholar – $1000
Pacific University (Oregon)
Kaesha Purdy
KMO Scholar – $1000
Pacific University (Oregon)
Olena Umetsu
KMO Scholar – $1000