The Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship Program is funded by Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a non-profit organization founded in 2004. Ukulele Festival Hawaii builds public awareness and interest in the ukulele as an instrument of virtuoso quality promoting Hawaii’s arts and culture through education, scholarships, and the annual free ukulele festivals.

For instructions on how to apply, see our Scholarship Information page.

2011 College Scholarship Recipients

William K.K. Salavea III  $1,000
School: Hilo High School
Parent: Rochelle Kaula
College: University of San Francisco

Joel McBrayer  $1,000
Lili Anama Park Memorial College Scholarship
School: Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
Parents: James & Lisa McBrayer
College: Biola University

Sara Neidenberg  $1,000
Yamada Scott Family Fund at the Hawaii Community Foundation
Parents: Marc and Carol Neidenberg
College: University of Washington

Lee Teraoka  $1,000
Eleanor Nedjar College Scholarship
Parents: Bruce and Charlotte Teraoka
College: Leeward Community College

The Eleanor Nedjar College Scholarship is presented to a Ukulele Festival student volunteer who exemplifies the true spirit of aloha by placing service above self. This scholarship is presented by Eleanor Nedjar as a testament of her gratitude and best wishes for success in chosen fields of endeavor.

See Past Recipients of the UFH College Scholarship