Lawrence “Uncle Bo” Campos loved getting everyone involved in outrigger canoe racing and always put Hawaii’s kids first. Perpetuating the sport of outrigger canoe paddling was the heart of this wonderfully dedicated man.
He knew that by keeping kids on the water, they, too, would learn the culture and pass it along to the next generation.
The Lawrence “Uncle Bo” Campos Scholarship carries his legacy forward. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 award.
The scholarship is open to Hawaii Island graduating high school seniors with a 3.0 grade-point average or higher, who demonstrate academic achievement and community participation and who paddled at the club or high school level in the past three years.
In addition to strong academics, the candidate’s merit of active volunteerism and leadership in the school, community, church and/or employment will be considered.
Funds are dispersed directly to the recipients to be used to support studies at a trade school, community college or college/university.
The deadline for receipt of scholarship packets is Friday, May 28.
More information and the scholarship application are available at www.kaiopua.org.