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.

2012 College Scholarship Recipients

Trevor Yamagata  $1,000
Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship
School: Konawaena High School
Parent: Oren and Ira Yamagata
College: Pacific University, Oregon

Kellan Kadooka  $1,000
Sponsored by Yamada Scott Family Fund in Honor of Roy & Kathy Sakuma
School: Konawaena High School
Parents: Neal & Lorraine Kadooka
College: University of Oregon

Blaise Jonah Aquino  $1,000
Sponsored by Lili Anama Park Memorial College Scholarship
School: Moanalua High School
Parents: Shane & Dorothy Aquino
College: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Emily Fernandes  $1,000
Sponsored by Eleanor Nedjar College Scholarship
Parents: Erin and Gilbert Fernandes
College: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Major: B.S. in Geology

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