Takitani Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc.
Intro
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Scholarship application opens December 1. Each qualifying high school will choose one outstanding graduating senior to receive a $3,000 Takitani Scholar award. From that pool, finalists identified from each school district, the Hawaii Catholic Schools system, and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) will receive an additional $2,000 (bringing those finalists’ total to $5,000). Takitani Scholars may apply to renew the award for up to three additional years of undergraduate study at up to $3,000 per year.
Small-school nomination
Accredited high schools with fewer than 100 students in grades 9–12 may nominate a candidate; those nominees will be grouped with students from similarly sized schools and will compete for one of two $3,000 scholarships reserved for that enrollment category.
Top awards
From the group of finalists, three top scholars will be chosen to receive these awards:
- Mamoru Takitani Outstanding Student Award — $10,000
- Aiko Takitani Outstanding Student Award — $10,000
- Karen Uno Distinguished Student Award — $8,000
How to register and apply
Counselors must register their schools and students must complete the online application and provide a printed copy to their counselor by the stated deadlines. Refer to the online application portal to register and submit materials for the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Scholarship Program.
Key dates
- December 1: Scholarship information and application materials available online.
- January 1: Renewal application process opens.
- February 1:
- Deadline for counselors to register their schools.
- Deadline for students to submit the online application and supply a hard copy to their counselor.
- February 1–8: School scholarship committees meet to select their school’s Takitani Scholar.
- February 8: Deadline for schools to go online to designate and verify their selected student.
- May: All scholarship recipients are notified (including the $3,000 school scholars, $5,000 finalists, and the top $8,000 and $10,000 award winners).
- May 15: Deadline to submit renewal scholarship applications.
- June 1: Deadline for student scholars to enter their college enrollment information online with the Takitani Foundation so checks can be processed.
- July: Scholarship checks mailed directly to the recipients’ colleges and universities.
Information and resources for students
Available resources include:
- Takitani Legacy Scholarship Program information and FAQs for students
- Recommendation form — school faculty
- Recommendation form — community member
- Renewal scholarship program information (coming soon)
If you need the application link or additional details about eligibility, recommendations, or the renewal process, contact your school counselor or visit the Takitani Scholarship program website.