Molokai High School

A small town boy from Pepeekeo on the island of Hawaii, Russell K. Okata grew up to lead the largest union in Hawaii and serve as HGEA's executive director for 26 years. During his tenure HGEA became a "full-service" union, offering members an array of benefits, including support for HGEA members and their dependents to continue their education through the...

Once again, the Hawaii Community Foundation has been selected to administer the Hawaii State FCU Scholarship Program. Interested applicants may apply directly through Hawaii Community Foundation’s website.20 deserving recipients will each be awarded up to $5,000.Eligibility​Open to Hawaii State FCU members and their dependentsMust attend a fully accredited university, college or trade/vocational school in the 2026-2027 school yearMust demonstrate financial...

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2026.2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2026 deadline.3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.4) Be a resident of the United States...

Helps First-Generation Young Women living in Nevada or Hawaii.The scholarship funds the undergraduate or graduate college education of first-generation young women of Portuguese, Mexican, Central American or South American ancestry, under the age of 25. The term first-generation is defined here as a young woman who has immigrated to the United States of America and become a naturalized citizen or...

An essay and video contest for high school students in the western United States, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.Official contest rules and entry instructions will be available soon on this website. Entries accepted beginning January 7, 2026. Deadline for entries is March 6, 2026. Sponsored by the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit.An essay and video contest for high...

In 1966, HGEA established the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund to honor the late Charles R. Kendall, HGEA's first Executive Director, who dedicated his life to the improvement of public employees throughout the state of Hawaii. HGEA continues his efforts by providing educational benefits to members and their immediate families. So far, HGEA has given more than 2,000...