OVERVIEW
The Takitani Legacy
Scholarship Program
Recognizing outstanding Hawai‘i high school seniors who exemplify hard work, high academic achievement, a commitment to excellence, and dedication to their communities.
Student Applications open December 1.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Every qualifying school.
One outstanding senior.
Each year, all high schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) are invited to nominate one graduating senior for a Takitani Legacy Scholarship.
Nominees automatically receive a $3,000 Takitani Legacy Scholarship. From this group, finalists are selected from each public school district, the Hawai‘i Catholic Schools, and HAIS — each finalist receiving an additional $2,000, for a total of $5,000.
All Takitani Legacy Scholars are eligible to renew their scholarship for up to three years of undergraduate study, for up to $3,000 a year.
Award Tiers
Every nominee receives a Takitani Legacy Scholarship, with additional awards presented to finalists and three exceptional students.
Exceptional Student Awards
$10,000
Mamoru Takitani
Outstanding Student Award
$10,000
Aiko Takitani
Outstanding Student Award
$8,000
Karen Uno
Distinguished Student Award
Scholarship Progression
$3,000
Takitani Legacy Scholar
Every nominated student automatically receives this scholarship.
$5,000 Total
District Finalist
Selected from public school districts, Hawai‘i Catholic Schools, and HAIS.
Three outstanding scholars will be selected from among the finalists for the following scholarships:
FOR STUDENTS
Full instructions, eligibility rules, and the student checklist are in the Legacy Scholarship Program Guide.
Ask your school’s senior advisor or college counselor for a copy, or read it online.
An outstanding graduating senior will be selected by each qualifying high school to receive a $3,000 scholarship. From this group, finalists from each school district, the Hawai‘i Catholic Schools, and the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools will be selected to receive an additional $2,000 scholarship. All Takitani Legacy Scholars are eligible to renew their scholarship for three years of undergraduate study for up to $3,000 a year.
APPLICATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 1
FOR COUNSELORS
The Takitani Legacy Scholarship counselor registration opens November 1!
Each year, eligible schools must designate one representative to register their school for the Takitani Legacy Scholarship Program. Registration ensures graduating seniors are eligible to apply for scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.
Accredited schools with less than 100 students enrolled in grades 9-12 may also nominate a student with the understanding that their candidate will be grouped together with students from schools of similar enrollment size and considered for one of two $3,000 scholarships.
Counselors must register online EVERY YEAR in order for their schools to be eligible to apply. Counselor registration is open from November 1 – February 1.
TAKITANI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP CALENDAR
Key Dates for the Legacy Scholarship program
All deadlines close at midnight HST.
November 1
Counselors can register their school online.
One school representative registers the school online.
Counselors share scholarship information with students.
December 1
Student applications open for submission.
Scholarship information and application materials available online for Students.
February 1
Deadline for counselors to register their schools.
Deadline for students to submit a hard copy of their completed application to their senior advisor or college counselor.
RENEWAL: Renewal application process opens
School scholarship committees convene and select their Takitani Legacy Scholar.
February 1 - 8
February 8
Deadline for schools to go online to designate and verify their student selection.
All scholarship winners notified, including $3,000 scholars, finalists (total $5,000) and top scholarship winners (totaling $8,000 and $10,000).
May
RENEWAL: Deadline for renewal scholarship applications to be submitted.
May 15
June 1
Deadline for Legacy scholars to submit college information online to the Takitani Foundation for check processing.
RENEWAL: Renewal Scholarship decision notifications sent to applicants.
Mid-July
Late July
Scholarship checks mailed to respective colleges and universities.
CURRENT SCHOLARS
Meet our Current Legacy Scholars
PAST RECIPIENTS
Meet our Past Legacy Scholars
