Hawaii high school seniors can apply now for HMSA Kaimana Scholarships

HONOLULU - The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association is celebrating the 19th year of its Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program, which honors Hawaii high school seniors and their schools for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. Scholarship applications are now available online and are open to graduating high school seniors.

HMSA will award up to 15 students $5,000 scholarships each. To be eligible, applicants must graduate from a Hawaii high school in 2024 with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, which is verified by an official or unofficial school transcript submitted by a school faculty member. Participation in at least one Hawaii High School Athletic Association league-sanctioned sport during one or more of their high school years and involvement in community service projects in addition to school activities is required. A committee of local business and community leaders will select the award recipients.

"The Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program is a fantastic celebration of Hawaii's homegrown talent and we're so very proud to help our student recipients pursue their higher education endeavors," said HMSA President and CEO Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. "For the past 19 years, it's been our privilege to award scholarships to high school seniors who embody the best of Hawaii and invest in the next generation of leaders. We look forward to learning about these students and honoring their exceptional achievements."

Applicants must submit a personal statement and essay about community and well-being and submit two letters of recommendation from school faculty, mentors, or coaches.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email in April 2024. Recipients can use their scholarships to pay for tuition for higher education, books, computers, and room and board. Scholarship use is subject to National Collegiate Athletic Association rules and regulations for those who are participating in collegiate sports.

Since 2005, HMSA has sponsored the Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program in partnership with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and apply, visit hmsa.com/kaimana. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

About HMSA

Caring for the people of Hawaii is our promise and our privilege. Working together with employers, partners, and physicians and other health care providers, we promote well-being; develop reliable, affordable health plans; and support members with clear, thoughtful guidance.

HMSA is the most experienced health plan in the state, covering more than half of Hawaii's population. As a recognized leader, we embrace our responsibility to strengthen the health and well-being of our community.

Headquartered on Oahu with centers and offices statewide to serve our members, HMSA is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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