Katlyn Darling

Dear Mr. Elias Halvorson, I am deeply honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Veterans of Hawaii Scholarship. Your generous acknowledgment of my essay and the decision to award me, especially amidst a pool of highly deserving candidates, is humbling. This scholarship will aid in advancing my educational aspirations and arrives at the perfect time in my academic journey. As a fellow veteran, I hold immense respect and gratitude for your continued dedication to serving and uplifting our community. Please be assured that I am committed to furthering this legacy of service and to utilizing this opportunity to its fullest potential. Thank you once again for this recognition. Warm regards, Katlyn Marie Darling

Jayce Pascua

Dear Mr. Halvorson, I am deeply honored to be a recipient of the Veterans of Hawaii Scholarship and cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support. Your belief in my potential means so much to me, and it inspires me to work even harder toward achieving my goals. As someone who values the contributions of veterans, especially my family members who served. As well me who is a service member for the Hawaii Army National Guard. I am grateful for this opportunity, as it reflects your dedication to empowering fellow veterans and their families. This scholarship not only alleviates financial challenges but also motivates me to strengthen and become a role model within our community. Thank you for your commitment to my education and for believing in the futures of individuals like me. I am excited about the journey ahead and am determined to make the most of this opportunity. I hope to one day give back to others in the way you have so generously done for me. With full gratitude,

Cajohn Mar

Mahalo nui loa. I very much appreciate your assistance with my college education affordability. Yes, I haven't confirmed my desired university yet even though I've been accepted to several. I will definitely keep in touch and share my college choice/location as soon as my ideal scenarios fall into place. My family and I truly appreciate your kindness. Sincerely, thank you very much for your generosity.

Victoria Carter

I am truly honored to be awarded this scholarship. This is the first scholarship I have ever been awarded so it is truly a big deal for me. Veterans are a huge part of our world and I am so thankful that I could be a part of that portion of people. My dad, a veteran, made me who I am today and I’m glad I could be awarded a scholarship by writing about him and how he affected my life. Thank you sincerely for this opportunity to fund my future career goals. -Sincerely~Victoria Carter