‘O Ka‘u Kakou awards scholarships

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‘O Ka‘u Kakou, a local volunteer organization, awarded more than $6,000 in scholarships to Ka‘u residents in May. 

‘O Ka‘u Kakou, a local volunteer organization, awarded more than $6,000 in scholarships to Ka‘u residents in May. 

Scholarships are based on academic achievement, community service, honors and awards, and a written essay.

The recipients are:

Kayla Andrade, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Evan Enriques, Stanford University; Emmett Enriques, California Baptist University; Kaweni Ibarra, California State University at Sacramento; Kamrie Koi, University of Hawaii at Hilo; Rochelle Koi, University of Hawaii at Hilo; Denisha Navarro, Shoreline Community College; and Tiare Shibuya, Hawaii Community College.