A word from one of this year's recipients, Gabriella Kanoa. Gabriella attends the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and studies civil engineering.
Gabriella Kanoa: Aloha my name is Gabriella Kanoa and I am a rising junior at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and study civil engineering. I am honored to be a recipient of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship. With this award, I am able to continue to focus on my studies and indulge in all the possibilities college can provide. Throughout my life, I have always valued Ohana and the idea of a supportive community. The generosity of Hoala and the scholarship committee is a reflection of this. I hope that one day I can follow in their footsteps and give back to the Hawaiian community as well. Thank you
The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in computer science and software development. The Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is recurring in nature. In other words, recipients receive $1,000 per year until they graduate (5 years maximum).