The YMCA of Honolulu is pleased to offer a College Scholarship Program to provide Y High
School seniors with financial assistance to attend vocational schools, community colleges
and public and private universities in Hawaii and on the mainland United States.
The Y scholarships will be awarded to deserving students who are able to demonstrate Y
involvement and commitment to the community. The Y is offering a total of seven (7)
scholarships to high school seniors totaling $7,000. Additionally, there will be four (4)
$1,000 scholarships awarded to Y College Camp Mentors.
The Takitani Legacy: In its desire to give back to the local community, the Mamoru and
Aiko Takitani Foundation's scholarship program for high school seniors recognizes students
who embody hard work, innovation, and commitment to excellence and assists winners
through financial contribution toward
furthering their higher education.
Founded in 1993, the Mamoru and Aiko
Takitani Foundation has provided more
than $1.5 million dollars in scholarships
to students from every accredited,
eligible high school in the State of
Hawai'i.
Mamoru Takitani was born on July 21,
1912 in Yamaguchi, Japan and later
came to Hawaii where he attended St.
Anthony's High School on Maui. In
1936, he married Aiko Uno in Wailuku.
The Takitanis relocated to Honolulu where Mamoru founded Hawaiian Host - Ellen Dye
Candies on January 1, 1960. From its humble beginnings on Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, the
business grew and moved into new ventures resulting in greater production, expansion into
papaya farming and the establishment of retail and restaurant operations. Under Mr.
Takitani's leadership, the Company grew and expanded its activities to Los Angeles, Brazil
and Japan.
Hard work, innovation and commitment to excellence are qualities that enabled Hawaiian
Host, Inc. to become the successful corporation that it is today. In their desire to express
their appreciation for the local community, Mr. and Mrs. Takitani established the Mamoru
and Aiko Takitani Foundation to provide scholarships to benefit the young people of our
State - winners who embody the standards of quality and excellence that the Takitanis lived
by.
Although Mr. and Mrs. Takitani passed away in 1988 and 2006 respectively, their legacy of
commitment, dedication and generosity continues today through the opportunities they
helped create for Hawaii’s students through the Takitani Scholarship Program.
YMCA of Honolulu
2014 Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Scholarship Application
Scholarship Terms
Applications received or postmarked on May 23, 2014 will be eligible for a scholarship to
be used towards tuition and fees. Students are eligible for the YMCA of Honolulu Mamoru &
Aiko Takitani Scholarship as recently graduated high school seniors or Y Collage Camp
mentors planning to attend a University, Community College or Vocational Education
Program. Selected students may be asked to participate in a Scholarship Interview. Awards
will be mailed directly to the college’s financial aid office where funds will be disbursed upon
verification of enrollment.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _____/_____/______ Gender: Male _____ Female_____
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: ________________________Zip: ____________
Phone #: ________________________ Alternate Phone #: _______________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
Name of High School: __________________________ Year Graduated: ____________
Name of College or Vocational Education program you plan on attending:
Choice #1 ________________________________________________________________
Choice #2 ________________________________________________________________
Choice #3 ________________________________________________________________
Intended major of study: __________________________________________________
Will you be registered as a full-time student? Yes ____ No ____ if no, please explain:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Are you the first in your family to attend College:
Yes_____ No_____
Personal Statement: (Type or clearly print on an 8.5x11 sheet a statement about yourself
answering the questions below, 500 words maximum.)
 Describe the possibilities you see within yourself (you have many within you).
 How will you give back to your community after accomplishing your goals?
Short Essay: (Type or clearly print on an 8.5x11 sheet a statement answering the question
below, 500 words maximum.)
 How has the Y affected my life?
I hereby certify that all the information on this form is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I give permission to the YMCA of Honolulu to use quotes from any written
material submitted to publicize award and Y experiences.
Applicant Signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ________________
Checklist: All applications must include the following:
_____ Signed YMCA of Honolulu Scholarship Application form (1 original and 5 copies)
_____ Most recent high school transcript. (Report cards will not be accepted.)
_____ Verification of 80 completed hours of community or Y service signed by your
counselor, Y leader or volunteer supervisor. (Encouraged, but not required)
_____ Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: one from faculty at your school, volunteer
Supervisor or other non-family member and one from Y Staff. (Letters from relatives
will not be accepted.)
_____ Personal Statement
_____ Short Essay
Mail completed Application package to the YMCA at:
Takitani Scholarship Committee
C/O YMCA Metro Office
1441 Pali Hwy.
Honolulu, HI 96813
REMINDER: Application deadline is May 23, 2014
No Exceptions
Letter of Recommendation
This section to be completed by the applicant
Name: ___________________________________________Phone: __________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Applicants Statement: I understand that the letter of recommendation is to be received
and maintained by the YMCA of Honolulu. I hereby waive any and all rights I might have of
access to this evaluation and understand that the rights I am waiving include, but are not
limited to, the right to inspect and review this letter; the right to have a copy of this letter
and the right to request and amendment of this letter.
Applicant's Signature _______________________________________ Date ____________
This section to be completed by the recommender
1. How long have you known the applicant? __________ In what capacity?_____________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Please comment on the applicant’s motivation, maturity, self-confidence, and strength of
commitment as it relates to leadership, volunteerism and or involvement in Y programming.
3. Among students at a similar level you have known in recent years, how would you rate
this student?
Below
Average Above
Outstanding Exceptional Unable to
Average
Average
assess
Analytical Ability
Judgment
Intellectual Ability
Ability to work with
others
Oral Communication
Signature ________________________________________________ Date ____________
Name of recommender (please print) ___________________________________________
Position, profession, or occupation _____________________________________________
Email address ________________________________Phone_________________________
Mail to:
YMCA of Honolulu
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1441 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813