It is with great pride that Kīpahulu ʻOhana announces the recipients of the 2026 John Lind Aloha ʻĀina Scholarship: Braizlin Au-Hoon and Kalaʻe Tolentino, graduating seniors of Hāna High & Elementary School.

Braizlin and Kalaʻe have demonstrated strong commitment to their education, community, culture, and the values of aloha ʻāina. These young wahine exemplify the spirit of aloha, kuleana, and mālama that Uncle John Lind carried throughout his life.

On behalf of Kīpahulu ʻOhana, we extend our heartfelt hoʻomaikaʻi to Braizlin, Kalaʻe, and their ʻohana. We are honored to support them as they continue their educational journeys and begin this next chapter of growth, learning, and service.

We also extend our sincere mahalo to all who applied for the 2026 John Lind Aloha ʻĀina Scholarship. We deeply appreciate the effort, thoughtfulness, and passion shared through each application. Reading about your accomplishments, goals, and commitment to your families and communities was both inspiring and uplifting.

Mahalo for your dedication to education, mālama ʻāina, and hoʻoulu lāhui Hawaiʻi.

Congratulations once again to our scholarship recipients, and e hoʻomaikaʻi to all 2026 graduates of Hāna High School. Reaching this milestone is a tremendous achievement, and we celebrate each of you as you move forward, carrying with you the values of aloha, kuleana, mālama, and service to your communities.

Mahalo for allowing us to be part of your educational journey. We wish you every success in the years ahead and look forward to seeing the positive impact each of you will make.

To our applicants, Mahalo nui loa for taking the time to apply for the 2026 John Lind Aloha ʻĀina Scholarship. We sincerely appreciate the effort, thoughtfulness, and passion each of you shared through your application.

Reading about your aloha ʻāina goals, accomplishments, and commitment to our island communities was both inspiring and uplifting. Mahalo for dedication to education and mālama ʻāina, hoʻoulu lāhui Hawaiʻi.

Congratulations once again to our scholarship recipients, and e Hoʻomaikaʻi to all 2026 graduates of Hāna High School. Reaching this milestone is a tremendous achievement, and we celebrate each of you as you begin your next chapter carrying forward the values of aloha ʻāina, mālama ʻāina, and service to your communities.