Helping You Reach Your Educational Goals
Since 1966, when HGEA established the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund, our union has been dedicated to helping members and their dependents reach their educational goals.
Three scholarship opportunities are now offered by the fund. They include the C.R. Kendall Scholarship, the Russell K. Okata Scholarship, and the Union Strong Scholarship.
The fund also helps members further their professional development with continuing education grants. HGEA has given more than 2,000 awards to deserving members and dependents of our union.
Applications are now open!
Submit by Jan. 20, 2026.
Scholarship Recipients
Twenty-two members and dependents were awarded a total of $45,000 this year in Kendall, Okata and Union Strong Scholarships. Recipients range from members who are earning their degrees and furthering their professional development to dependents attending universities and colleges on the mainland and here at home.
Anela Mosqueda
Dependent of Unit 13 Member Marina Platunova
Your contribution helps dependents of union members, like Anela Mosqueda, daughter of Unit 13 Member Marina Platunova pursue her degree in fine arts from the University of North Carolina School of Arts. She plans to pay it forward by one day opening a dance studio in Hawaii.
Scholarship Opportunities
Charles R. Kendall Scholarship
Russell K. Okata Scholarship
HGEA Union Strong Scholarship
HGEA Continuing Education Grants
AFSCME Family Scholarship
Pay It Forward
Your small contributions can make a big difference.
The Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund needs your support! Help us continue to make these invaluable educational opportunities possible. Your time and contribution will make a difference in the lives of fellow members and their families.
Volunteer
A majority of the annual contributions to the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund are due to the efforts and hard work of HGEA members. Fundraising events such as cookie bakes and golf tournaments are held year round to fund the scholarships.
If you would like to volunteer, please call: Oahu 543-0000, Hawaii 935-6841, Kauai 245-6751 or Maui 244-5508.
Payroll Deduction
Voluntary payroll deduction is a simple way to contribute to the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund. All you need to do is complete the Voluntary Payroll Deduction form and designate an amount to be automatically deducted each pay period.
If you would like to volunteer, please call: Oahu 543-0000, Hawaii 935-6841, Kauai 245-6751 or Maui 244-5508.
Monetary Donations
If you wish to make a monetary donation, make your check payable to “C.R. Kendall Scholarship Fund” and mail it to:
HGEA – Kendall Scholarship Fund
P. O. Box 2930
Honolulu, HI 96802-2930
(Your donation is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax preparer.)
Lian Fouse
Dependent of Unit 13 Member David Fouse
Small contributions from members like you help scholars like Lian Fouse, the son of Unit 13 Member David Fouse, earn his degree from the University of Southern California. He plans to pay it forward by using his computer science expertise to strengthen cybersecurity in the islands.