Huggo & Shirley von Platen Luder

Scholarship Foundation


ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:

In 1969, Hugo & Shirley opened Huggo's on the Kailua-Kona shoreline. Since then, their son Eric and his partner, Scott Dodd, have expanded our kama'aina-owned and managed businesses. 

It is our desire to malama our communities and staff that support us.

 As a result we will be awarding 6 annual scholarships & 6 chromebook laptops this year to inspire those who would like to continue their education. 


WHO CAN APPLY?

High school seniors who will be continuing higher education/vocational training

Luana Hospitality Group staff members/dependents who will be continuing higher education/vocational training 


WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP?

A completed filled out application  (see link below)

Copy of high school transcript

1-page letter describing your professional experiences/accomplishments

2 letters of  professional/educational references


WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR A CHROMEBOOK LAPTOP?

A completed filled out application (see link below)

Copy of your high school transcript

1- page letter summarizing how a Chromebook Laptop will assist in completing your professional/career goals


HOW WILL THE FUNDS/LAPTOPS BE DISTRIBUTED?

One recipient per each High School:

$1,000 Kealakehe High School

$1,000 Konawaena High School

$1,000 Honoka'a High School

$1,000 Kapa'a High School


Two Luana Hospitality Group recipients:

$1,000 LHG Staff Member/Dependent

$1,000 LHG Staff Member/Dependent


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHROMEBOOK APPLICATION


ALL Applications MUST be scanned/emailed/sent by 

April 15th to Jolene Mears 

(jolene@luanagroup.com)

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.


More Questions?

Contact: Jolene Mears (jolene@luanagroup.com)