HPU Diana W. Lockwood Memorial Scholarship
Since 2000, this scholarship is given in memory of University alumna Diana Lockwood who was the founder of Pacific Islands Institute. It is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students from the Pacific regions: Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Rapa Nui, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. The recipients are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their studies and apply what they have learned within their communities.
Past Recipients
2024 – 2025
2023 – 2024
2022 – 2023
2018 – 2019
2017 – 2018
2014 – 2015
2013 – 2014
2011 – 2012
Makia Kukahiko, Hawaiʻi, Computer Science
Yuki Ngotel, Palau, Business Administration
Imrur Remengesau, Palau, Nursing
Olivia Tauanuu, Hawaiʻi, Nursing
Leasuone Vaeoso, American Samoa, Psychology
MaKenzie Mendiola, Guam, HR Development
Kyeongeun Park, Saipan, Master’s in Nursing
Oriana Sevilla, Hawaiʻi, Criminal Justice
Lillian Troy, Guam, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Leasuone Vaeoso, Hawaiʻi, Psychology
Gabrielle Mendiola, Guam, Public Health
Oriana Sevilla, Guam, Criminal Justice
Asia Dizon, Guam, Criminal Justice
Ulysses Deleon Guerrero, Saipan, Master’s in Public Administration
Leasuone Vaeoso, American Samoa, Psychology
Maria Ysabela Cadiz, Guam, Undeclared
Jordan Dujon, Washington, Biology
Michael Emil Johnson, Mariana Islands, Business Administration
Atimua Migi, Hawaiʻi, Biology with Psychology, Diplomacy and Military Studies
Margarita Pangelinan, Guam, English
Mikaela Rae Perez Atoigue, Guam, English with Writing
Shelby Respicio, Guam, Political Science with English and Speech Communication
Juliene Reveche, Guam, Biology
Joshua Savea, California, Business Administration
Mariko Westbrook, Papua New Guinea, Education
Agnes Idnalecio, Guam, Social Work
Shelby Respicio, Guam, Political Science
Amanda Aquino, Guam, Biology
Sophia Vaeoso, Hawaiʻi, International Studies
Afyon Allen, Palau, International Business
Georgina Langley, Kiribati, Travel Industry Management
Ayrui Sugahara, Guam, Management
UH Hawaiʻi Studies Graduate Scholarship
“The mission of the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is to pursue, perpetuate, research, and revitalize all areas and forms of Hawaiian knowledge including its language, origins, history, arts, sciences, literature, religion, and education, its laws and society, its political, medicinal, and cultural practices, as well as all other forms of knowledge.”
The Pacific Islands Institute Hawaiʻi Studies Graduate Scholarship is awarded to assist graduate students enrolled in the MA Program in Hawaiian Studies at the Hawai`inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge.
Pacific Islands Institute is proud to recognize and support the importance of preserving the culture and traditions of the Native Hawaiian People.
Past Recipients
2024 – 2025
2023 – 2024
2022 – 2023
2021 – 2022
2020 – 2021
2019 – 2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016 – 2017
2014 – 2015
2013 – 2014
2012 – 2013
2011 – 2012
2010 – 2011
2009 – 2010
2006 – 2007
2005 – 2006
Sanoe Marfil
Halia Kuuleialohaonalani K. L. U. Osorio
Hamiha S. O. U. Arquette
Makanalani M. Gomes
Justin K. Kelipaakaua
Halia Kuuleialohaonalani K. L. U. Osorio
Hinaikawaihiilei Nanikaala Keala
Jasmin M. Gerona
Kekoa H. Kalahiki
Hauolihiwahiwa A. Moniz
Daniel K. Mahi
Christian-Duke N. Woo-O’Brien
Christian-Duke N. Woo-O’Brien
Maria K. Kanehailua
Anela U. R. F. Tanigawa Lum
Kawelau Wright
Maria K. Kanehailua
Ikaika V. J. S. Mahoe
Kerry Long
Chantrelle A. M. Waialae
Claire H. Steele
Brooke Hutchins
Kanoe A. S. Wilson
Reba Uilani K. M. Uwekoolani-Aarona
Noah K. Ryan
Kaiiniokuupuuwai E. Patalisao
KCC Sustainable Tourism Scholarship
The Pacific Islands Institute Sustainable Tourism Scholarship has been awarded to local Hawaiʻi resident undergraduate students in Kapiʻolani Community College’s Hospitality and Tourism program.
Past Recipients
2024 – 2025
2023 – 2024
2022 – 2023
2021 – 2022
2020 – 2021
2019 – 2020
2018 – 2019
2017 – 2018
2016 – 2017
2015 – 2016
2014 – 2015
2013 – 2014
Destry Pilialohaanuhea Leslie
Jim Gabriel Ocol Vergara
Tiffany R. Medeiros
Tiffany R. Medeiros
Kasey Moanikeaalaokamaile Pule
Talamanua Makerita Togia
Jas Rick R. Dela Cruz
Trent K. F. Sakuma
Rachel A. Ruiz
Ruannahmarie C. Bautista
Justin Lee G. Medina