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 (2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR)

Memorial & Obelisk

Oregon State University

Emma Rosales

Tommy Kakesako Scholar – $5000

Memorial & Obelisk

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

Memorial & Obelisk

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