Honda & Tangen Awardees For 2023
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Scholarship Winners!
Paul S. Honda Scholarship Recipients
The late Paul S. Honda, a distinguished member of PAAC’s Senior Advisory Council, established an endowment for this scholarship fund to promote Asian Studies and International Studies in higher education. Every academic year, four $1,000 scholarships are given in his name to graduating seniors who have demonstrated a desire to pursue Asian Studies, International Affairs, or a related field at the post-secondary level and have been actively involved in PAAC.
Sherry Jiang, Kealakehe High School
Sherry will further her education by studying abroad in Germany through the U.S. State Department CBYX Scholarship Program, pursuing a career in International Affairs.
Brandon Keola L.C. Lehano, Punahou School
Brandon will attend Texas Christian University and pursue a degree in International Relations.
Annabelle Rogers, Kalaheo High School
Annabelle will attend George Washington University, Walsh School of Foreign Service.
Larrianne Joy Sanchez, King Kekaulike High School
Larrianne will attend the University of Portland, pursuing nursing and global health studies.
Eddie Tangen Award Recipients
The legacy of Eddie Tangen, a pioneer in the development of Hawaiʻi’s labor movement and past member of PAAC’s Board of Governors, is honored with a $300 award given yearly in his name to one student in grade 9, 10, or 11 who has demonstrated interest in international affairs and is actively involved in PAAC.
Sophia Findley
Junior, Hawaii Technology Academy in Waipahu, Oʻahu
Claire Masquida
Junior, Kealakehe High School, Kona, Hawaiʻi