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  • 2026 Waiwaolani Scholarship – Apply Now!

    · By Courtney Liu

    We are excited to announce the opening of our 2026 Waiwaolani scholarship! This scholarship was created to support local high school students who demonstrate an understanding of the importance of protecting Hawaii’s native plants. Application Window: Opens: January 5, 2026Closes: March 6, 2026 Application Components: 1. Photograph Applicants must submit an original photograph of a native Hawaiian plant(please be sure to include the native plant in most of your image, leaving out any distracting background.Entries featuring non-native plants including Polynesian introduced species(plumeria, ulu, kalo, etc.) will be disqualified. Photos will be evaluated based on aesthetic quality and creativity. Using a DSLR camera...