Purple Mai'a Foundation · $1,000 · Past, check next cycle
Who qualifies
Current high school senior
Plans to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college/university
Intends to pursue a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, or a science-related field
Commits to completing 40 hours of volunteer service the summer after freshman year
Demonstrates a record of community involvement or efforts to uplift ʻāina, kaiāulu, or lāhui
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: current high school senior; plans to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college/university; intends to pursue a degree in computer science, engineering, business, mathematics, or a science-related field. This award asks for an essay, 1 recommendation, a transcript, so give those pieces real time rather than rushing them. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.