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Scholarships

Investing in our next generation

Since 1982, supporting scholars of Puerto Rican descent across Maui County.

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Puerto Rican ancestry in whole or part
  • Permanent residency in Maui County (including Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi)
  • Most recent transcript
  • Two reference letters from non-relatives
  • One-page essay

Selection is made by a subcommittee of people who are not of Puerto Rican descent and are not married to someone who is. Membership approves the awards.

2026 Application

TODO: The 2026 cycle has passed — update year, deadline, and PDF link in src/config/site.ts for 2027.

Deadline
March 31, 2026
Mail application to
Maui Puerto Rican Association
Scholarship Committee – Audrey Rocha Reed
401 Baldwin Ave., Suite 202, Pāʻia, HI 96779
Download application PDF

Past awardees

Celebrating our scholars

Newest years first — open a year to see names and photos.

2025 scholarship awardees
  • Kayla N. Frias
  • Shayna I. Villon
  • Ava Vitoria Takahama
  • RipsyKai L. Yamashita

¡Wepa!

Support the Scholarship Fund

Your tax-deductible gift helps Maui students of Puerto Rican descent chase their dreams.