Program Dates – Tentative: 7 sessions from 6/25/2022

Youth of Okinawan descent from around the world will learn about Okinawan history, culture, and nature while experiencing daily life with local Okinawan youths of the same age group. They will build strong bonds, deepen their understanding of their Okinawan roots, the local Okinawan students will broaden their international outlooks, and grow the generation that will shoulder the Uchinaa Network.

2022 Application period closed

Okinawan Prefectural Government offers a scholarship for young persons of Okinawan descent an opportunity to learn about Okinawan culture and other subjects of interest so that they can return to their communities and share what they have learned and experienced. Selected individuals will study at University of the Ryukyus or the Okinawan Prefectural Art Institute (Geidai). This annual award includes air transportation, tuition, books, room, and board. For more information, please contact HUOA at 676-5400 or email info@huoa.org.

2022 Application period closed

Hui O Laulima has provided grants to individuals and organizations in our local Okinawan community with the greatest potential for the preservation, promotion, and perpetuation of the Okinawan culture.

2023 Cultural Grant Application deadline is July 31, 2022. Click here for information and application

Visit Hui Makaala’s website for the latest update on the awarding of these scholarships to students going to college.

The deadline for 2023 applicants is May 31, 2022.