The 2026 Takitani Legacy Scholarship Winners

The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. celebrated Hawaiʻi’s next generation of leaders by awarding $232,000 in 2026 Legacy Scholarships to 63 exceptional high school seniors from qualifying public, charter, and independent schools across the state. Rooted in the legacy of Mamoru and Aiko Takitani, founders of Hawaiian Host, the program honors students who reflect the values that shaped the Takitanis’ lives and success: hard work, academic excellence, commitment to community, and perseverance.