Maui Youth Sports Resources

Scholarships & Athlete Assistance

College scholarships, travel assistance, training support and athlete-development opportunities that Maui youth may qualify for—whether the opportunity comes from Maui, elsewhere in Hawaiʻi, or the mainland.

Eligibility matters more than geography. Start with Maui County opportunities, then explore Hawaiʻi and national programs.

Find an opportunity

Maui County Opportunities

Maui CountyCollege ScholarshipGolf

Ann Seki MJGA Scholarship

Varies with available funding · one-year award
This year’s deadline has passed. Check back for next year’s dates.

Hawaiʻi high-school seniors, current MJGA members with at least three years of membership, planning US college enrollment in the award-year fall.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

Maui CountyTravel AssistanceGolf

MJGA Travel Stipend

Varies with annual funding
The linked form is from 2025. Contact the sponsor for this year’s version.

MJGA members; the linked 2025 form requires family good standing and fundraiser/volunteer participation.

Helps cover tournament travel. Past applications asked for receipts and a short write-up about the tournament.

Email: info@mjga.net

Address: P.O. Box 852, Wailuku, HI 96793

Official website

Review attempted · some details unconfirmed: 2026-10-03

Maui CountyCollege ScholarshipAll Sports

Ian Doane Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Not published in the fund listing
Next published window: 2026-12-01 — 2027-02-01 · 2027–28 common application; closes 4 p.m. HST

Maui Island residents seeking an undergraduate degree at an accredited two- or four-year college; GPA 2.7+, financial need and community service.

Preference for soccer, surfing or paddling participants and UH Maui College students. Sports participation is a preference rather than a mandatory eligibility condition.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

Maui CountyTraining & Camp AssistanceAll Sports

TUF Athletic Scholarship Fund

Training-related expenses covered for selected athletes
Check the sponsor’s website for this year’s awards.

Maui youth athletes demonstrating commitment, willingness to learn, discipline and sportsmanship.

The published program partners with Dickson Performance to support athlete development.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

Maui CountyTraining & Camp AssistanceAll Sports

Kit Lauer Memorial Scholarship

Not published
Check the sponsor’s website for this year’s awards.

Maui youth seeking sports-camp assistance.

The current sponsor page describes assistance for sports camp and character development.

Email: VSM@verticalsportsmaui.com

Address: 1254 S. Kihei Rd. #38, Kihei, HI 96753

Official website

Maui CountyYouth Athlete GrantInline Hockey

Maui Inline Hockey Association Financial Assistance

Not published
Contact the sponsor about assistance.

Players who need help with the cost of participating in MIHA.

Financial assistance is offered. Contact the program for details.

Email: mauiinlinehockeyassociation@gmail.com

Official website

Review attempted · some details unconfirmed: 2026-10-03

Maui CountyGeneral College ScholarshipAll Sports

Binhi at Ani Scholarship

2026: four $2,500 and sixteen $1,250 awards
2026 winners have been announced. Check back for next year’s dates.

For 2026 high-school graduates. Past winners had a 3.5+ GPA, essays and recommendations.

Local education awards usable by qualifying Maui students, including athletes.

Official website

Review attempted · some details unconfirmed: 2026-10-03

Maui CountySchool Tuition AssistanceAll Sports

Shane Victorino Foundation Tuition Assistance — St. Anthony

Award amount varies
Contact the school for the deadline and eligibility.

St. Anthony offers a Shane Victorino scholarship for 2026–27. Contact the school for the application and rules.

School tuition assistance, separate from college scholarships.

Phone: 808-244-4190

Email: mainoffice@sasmaui.org

Address: 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793

Official website

Review attempted · some details unconfirmed: 2026-10-03

Hawaiʻi Opportunities

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipCanoe Paddling

HCRA Scholarship

$500–$2,000 in the published 2026 cycle
2026 applications are closed. Check back for next year’s dates.

For canoe paddlers. Past winners may apply again each year. See HCRA for full details.

Awards associated with the HCRA State Championships.

Official website

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipGolf

Aloha Section PGA Foundation Scholarship

Award amount varies
Check with HHSAA for this year’s details.

Check with HHSAA for current eligibility and application rules.

Official website

Review attempted · some details unconfirmed: 2026-10-03

HawaiʻiYouth Athlete GrantGolf

JGAH Financial Assistance

May cover membership and all tournament fees, or an individual tournament
Contact the sponsor about this year’s aid.

Junior golfers who need help paying JGAH membership or locally organized tournament entry fees.

The board reviews applications; support depends on applicant count and need.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

HawaiʻiTraining & Travel AssistanceTennis

USTA Hawaiʻi Pacific Junior Scholarships

Varies by individual program
2026 deadlines have passed. Check back for next year’s dates.

Eligibility differs by program. The statewide high-school girls travel program can include Maui; the Kauaʻi-only program does not.

Published 2026 deadlines: JTCC camp May 1; statewide girls Battle of the Sections travel July 1. Keep these separate from the Maui Junior Tennis Grant.

Official website

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipSoftball

Hawaiʻi Softball Foundation Scholarships

Award amount varies
Check the sponsor’s website for application details.

A softball scholarship. Contact the sponsor for eligibility and the deadline.

Phone: 808-227-8130

Official website

Review attempted · some details unconfirmed: 2026-10-03

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipCanoe PaddlingSurfingSwimming & DivingWater PoloVolleyball

ODKF Ambassador of Aloha

$1,000–$4,000 · one-time awards
Next applications expected November 2026

Hawaiʻi-resident US citizens, high-school seniors or full-time undergraduates, financial need and GPA 3.0+. Accomplished ocean/water-sport or volleyball athletes intending to compete in college.

Applications are expected to open in November 2026.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipAll Sports

ODKF Duke Award

Up to $15,000 · one-time award
Next applications expected November 2026

Hawaiʻi high-school seniors meeting Ambassador criteria at a high level, GPA 3.5+. Financial need is not required.

Applications are expected to open in November 2026.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipAll Sports

Aloha Legends Student Athlete Scholarship

Two $1,500 awards · Student Athlete program
This year’s deadline has passed. Check back for next year’s dates.

Hawaiʻi high-school juniors or above, eight years of Hawaiʻi schooling, GPA 3.75+, 300 service hours and four years on a sports team.

The sponsor’s High School Athlete award is for Oʻahu students only.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

HawaiʻiCollege ScholarshipAll Sports

William “Kalani” Mahoe Memorial Academic & Sports Scholarship

Not published
Check the sponsor’s website for application details.

Hawaiʻi youth whose parents are union members.

An academic and sports scholarship fund. Contact the sponsor for dates and how to apply.

Official website

HawaiʻiScholarship HubAll Sports

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Common Application

Varies by individual fund
Next published window: 2026-12-01 — 2027-02-01 · 2027–28; closes 4 p.m. HST

College and career/technical students; eligibility differs by fund. The common application matches applicants with qualifying funds.

Phone: 808-566-5570

Email: scholars@hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

Official website

National Opportunities Maui Students Can Apply For

NationalCollege ScholarshipAll Sports

Positive Athlete Scholarship

Varies by applicable sponsored award
Nominations usually run mid-September to mid-April.

US high-school athletes in grades 9–12, any sport and any state; adults nominate candidates.

Free recognition program rewarding positive character, service and resilience. A nomination qualifies candidates for applicable awards, not a guaranteed scholarship.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

NationalCollege ScholarshipAll Sports

NIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarships

$2,500 section awards; $4,000 national awards
2027 nominations are open. Check the sponsor’s site for the Hawaiʻi deadline.

High-school seniors: B+ average, top quarter of class or qualifying test score; two sports for two years each and a varsity letter in both. Qualifying scores are ACT 24+ or SAT 1100+; satisfy one of the academic alternatives.

The Hawaiʻi deadline is listed as February 28. Check the sponsor’s site to confirm the year.

Requirements & details on MYS

Official website

Small awards matter

Family, memorial, business, club and community awards can help alongside sport-specific programs. General scholarships may be available to athletes in any sport.

Deadlines and rules can change, so check with the sponsor before you apply.