In loving memory of La‘a Carvalho
This fund carries forward a love for place, learning, and collective care — opening doors for students ready to serve Hawai‘i through technology.
Funding Waiw.ai Scholars
Growing pathways for the next generation of Hawai‘i tech leaders.
A scholarship fund in loving memory of La‘a Carvalho, created to support culturally grounded, community-serving makers.
$20k raised toward $25k
Every gift helps place a Waiw.ai scholar in the room where community and technology meet.
Hammahs with heart, grounded in community.
Scholarship support grows confidence, mentorship, and technical possibility for students across Hawai‘i.
Culturally grounded
Community serving
Tech makers + problem solvers
Help award our first Waiw.ai scholar this May.
$20k
$25k
Eligibility
Hawai‘i learners building toward technology pathways.
Awards
Direct support for tuition, devices, travel, and mentorship.
Apply or nominate
Bring forward a student with heart for their community.
Mahalo nui for helping grow a scholar’s future.
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