Scholarships

The AlohaCare Foundation supports AlohaCare members or their family members who want to pursue careers in healthcare or social services with educational scholarships. Scholarship winners could get up to $10,000 to help pay for school costs like tuition, books, supplies, certification, testing fees, and course fees.

Scholarship submissions are open as of February 2, 2026, and will close on March 16, 2026. To apply, carefully review the application process below and fill out the form application at the end of this page.

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Scholarships Awarded Statewide, up to $10,000 each

Amanda Provenzano - Hawaiʻi Island

Massage/Acupuncture, Aloha Massage Academy

Johanalei Dumlao - Maui

Nursing, UH Maui College

Lovemarie Llamelo - Lānaʻi

Nursing, Chaminade University

Saori Cindy Minowa - Oʻahu

Therapist Assistant, Kapiʻolani Community College

Shane Corpuz - Oʻahu

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Kapiʻolani Community College

Whitney Herrelson - Maui

Owner, Maui Midwifery LLC.
Nursing, UH Maui College

Yurise Yamaguichi - Hawaiʻi Island

Nursing, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Application Process

STEP 1: Submit Form

Applicant submits completed application online, via email or mail.

STEP 2: Application Review

Application is reviewed for completeness.

STEP 3: Follow Up

The AlohaCare Foundation may ask for more information.

STEP 4: Decision Notice

The AlohaCare Foundation will send a written note via email of the final decision.

STEP 5: Scholarship Presentation

Winners are invited to take a photo and receive award.

Application Form

Apply now until March 16, 2026!

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACKETDOWNLOAD LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM

Requirements

Application
A letter or form from your educational institution that says you are enrolled. Examples: enrollment verification or certification from your educational program or institution
Signed and completed Confidentiality Waiver, Essay Release and Statement of Accuracy form (included in application packet)

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2 Letters of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, coach, or other person who is not related to you. These letters can be sent by email or mail directly to AlohaCare by the person who writes the letter.

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NOTE: Thank you for your interest. The AlohaCare Foundation carefully looks at each application. We may not be able to give money to everyone who applies. We reserve the right to choose who gets the grants, scholarships, sponsorships, and donations.

AlohaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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