No major university can grow and excel without a healthy mix of public and private funds. Private contributions leverage public funds and maximize taxpayer dollars. Through partnering with philanthropic investors, our university can sustain excellence and enhance the student experience, making our campuses learning destinations of choice.
Many of the donors who give major gifts to the University of Hawaiʻi do so to support a program, school, or area of study that they believe in. Without exception, their gift has a major impact on our students, faculty and campus community as a whole.
Recent Impact Stories
Decades after earning her MBA at UH Mānoa, Sharon Weiner returned to campus to earn her doctorate degree. Her enduring connection to UH, from business leader to benefactor to scholar, reflects a lifelong belief that giving back builds something greater.
The Ke ʻŌ Mau Center for Sustainable Island Food Systems is shaping a more resilient and equitable future for food in the islands.
The goal is long-term human welfare: “It’s a balancing act. How fast you extract, how you invest in other forms of capital, how you conserve.”
With support from the Daniel and Lydia Makuakāne Endowed Scholarship and Fellowship, UH Hilo PhD student Nick “Kealiʻi” Lum is advancing Hawaiian language and culture through music – honoring a legacy that continues to uplift generations of ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi leaders.
These scholarships cover tuition and books while easing the financial burdens that often stand in the way, helping more Maui residents pursue their dreams of becoming nurses and strengthening the island’s healthcare workforce.
At the forefront of a biological revolution, C-MĀIKI leverages Hawai‘i’s unique backdrop toward solutions for the world’s most pressing problems.
For 20 years, Honolulu CC’s Summer Auto Academy has been jump-starting careers for Hawai‘i’s high school students.
Mark Holst is honoring the story of his sister, Ruth, with a Ulu Lehua Scholarship at the William S. Richardson School of Law, giving future students the support and recognition Ruth’s life exemplifies. This is a story of grit, compassion and the enduring power of being truly seen.
For more than a decade, Windward CC’s Paipai o Ko‘olau program has supported hundreds of students—first-generation learners, single parents and those overcoming immense challenges.
