AWARDEES

I cannot thank you enough for the incredible gift you have given me. Because of your support, I was able to take the Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support elective—an opportunity that will open so many doors in my nursing career and prepare me to care for the sickest patients when they need it most.

As a nursing student, stress is a constant companion. Between exams, clinicals, and the weight of learning how to save lives, financial worries often make everything feel heavier. Your generosity lifted that burden from my shoulders. Not having to worry about how to afford this critical class allowed me to focus fully on learning, and I can honestly say I have absorbed more because of it.

This scholarship wasn’t just financial help—it was a reminder that there are people who believe in me, who want me to succeed, and who are willing to invest in my journey to become the kind of nurse patients and families can rely on. That encouragement means more than I can ever express.

Kindly,
Michelle Hughes

Aloha MNSF.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Maui Nurses Scholarship Foundation for the support you gave me during a difficult time. As a full-time nursing student, unexpected events are hard to manage, especially financially. My car broke down during clinicals week and I felt overwhelmed/ stressed out and unsure how I’d be able to get to my clinicals, school, and work. Thank you for your generosity. I was able to get my car repaired ASAP and was able to stay on track with school and clinicals. Thank you for your support and believing in nursing students like me. Thank you for making a real difference in our lives.

Mahalo for your support,
Charlene McCurry

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Maui Nurses Foundation for helping me through one of the most difficult moments of my life. During my first year in the nursing program, I received the devastating news that my brother-in-law, who was very dear to me, had passed away. His burial took place in Las Vegas, NV. This occurred during exam week and close to the holidays, making the timing even more challenging.

I wanted to attend his funeral to support my sister (his wife) and our family, but the financial burden of traveling back and forth was overwhelming. As the sole provider for my immediate family, the cost of the plane ticket was simply beyond my reach.

Thanks to the generous support of the Maui Nurses Foundation, I was able to be there for my family during this difficult time. Your kindness and assistance made an immense difference in my life, and I am truly grateful for your support.

I would like to thank the MNSF for their support and contribution to assist students with financial obligations. From their gift last semester I was able to get my fall 2022 books. I am a mother of 2 children and this gift allowed me to not financially stress about how I was going to pay for my books and care for them that month. It was challenging at that time because I gave birth to our second child a week before school started. Thank you again for the gift last semester.

Mahalo,
Raybeka Sinenci

I’d like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous scholarship. As a full-time student, mother of 3, and having to travel 51 miles from Hana to UHMC, which takes approximately 2 hours one-way, it was hard to find time to work. During this second year, we transitioned into full in-person classes requiring me to drive round trips almost daily. Gas prices had increased and the cost of one round trip did too. I was blessed with this scholarship when I needed it most. I cannot express enough how grateful I am. Your scholarship has allowed me to focus more on my studies and my family without the stress of financial hardships. I hope one day I will be able to help other nursing students as you have helped me.

Mahalo,
Sherae