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HMSA excited to award up to 20 high school seniors $5K scholarships each

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Dr. Mark Mugiishi, President and CEO of HMSA, said they're proud to be back again to celebrate 20 years of supporting local high school seniors on their higher education journey through HMSA's Kaimana Awards and Scholarship Mugiishi says Kaimana is one of his favorite programs at HMSA because it's an investment in our greatest asset – our keiki, our future. HMSA is excited to award up to 20 students $5,000 scholarships each. He says scholarships are available to students graduating from public, private, or independent schools in Hawaii. Dr. Mugiishi says the program is about recognizing well-rounded kids who work hard both in and out of the classroom, not only for themselves, but for their communities, too. HMSA's Kaimana recipients are just all-around great human beings who go on to do great things in their lives, and some are now doctors, engineers, astrophysicists, scholars, educators, and professionals making a difference in the world. How to access Hawaiʻi's Shangri La HMSA also acknowledges schools for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. Dr. Mugiishi says since HMSA started this program 20 years ago – spearheaded by former President and CEO Mike Stollar and long-time HMSA employee Bill Tobin – they've awarded 341 student scholarships and 171 school awards to date. He says with the Kaimana class of 2025, HMSA will have invested a total of $1.62 million in scholarships and awards to students and schools. So who is eligible? We're told applicants must graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2025 with a 2.75 or higher GPA, participate in a Hawaii High School Athletic Association league-sanctioned sport during at least one of their high school years, and be involved with community service projects. They'll ask for a personal statement and essay about community and well-being and two letters of recommendation from school faculty, mentors, or coaches. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Applications are available now and must be submitted online by Friday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.