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Think Fund

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The purpose of THINK Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation is to improve educational opportunities for Hawai‘i Island students that serve to prepare them to become the workforce for the science and technology economy of 21st century Hawai‘i.

THINK Fund Goals:

  • Increase the number of Hawai‘i Island students who are inspired to pursue post-secondary STEM fields of study.
  • Increase the number of Hawai‘i Island students who complete STEM degree and training programs.
  • Increase the number of effective STEM teachers on Hawai‘i Island.
  • Increase the number of effective STEM programs on Hawai‘i Island that also promote cultural competency or place-based learning.

Since its establishment in 2014, THINK Fund has committed more than $5.1 million dollars for student scholarships and grants to schools and nonprofits on Hawai‘i Island, reaching 20,000 students and 97 schools and nonprofits.

THINK Fund Scholarship – Supports students in attaining a college degree or training certificate in a STEM career. Apply for a THINK Fund Scholarship here.

For more information about THINK Fund, please contact Donor Services at donorservices@hcf-hawaii.org or call 808.566.5560