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Hawaii State FCU awards more than $40,000 in grants to public school teachers across Oahu, Maui, Lanai and Hawaii Island

HONOLULU, HI (December 17, 2019)Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) announced today that it has awarded more than $40,000 in grants to Hawaii public school teachers through its 2019 Investing in Education grant program. A total of 89 grants, the highest number of grants awarded since 2009, were distributed to public school teachers across Oahu, Maui, Lanai and Hawaii Island to help purchase classroom supplies and enhance student curriculums.

“Hawaii State FCU’s Investing in Education grant program supports teachers by providing basic school supplies as well as providing new technology and educational tools,” said Andrew Rosen, president and CEO of Hawaii State FCU. “Over the last decade, we’ve seen the need for supplies expand from books and smart boards to include interactive learning tools and kits for robotics competitions. We’re proud to continue our support for these selfless teachers and the academic success of our students.”

Applicants were asked to submit an essay stating the needs of their classrooms and how the funds will improve student learning. This year, a third of the requests were for STEM related projects, including robotics kits for clubs and competitions, as well as supplies to enhance science and math curriculums. Other requests ranged from materials to encourage more interactive learning opportunities for Special Education students, new books to create more diverse and robust student libraries, as well as instruments and new technology for music and digital media courses.

Grants were distributed statewide, with about 30 percent going to Leeward Oahu-area school teachers and nearly 20 percent going to Neighbor Island teachers located on Maui, Lanai and Hawaii Island.

Hawaii State FCU’s Investing in Education grant program has been funding Hawaii’s classrooms since 2009 and has dispersed more than 600 grants with a total value of more than $275,000. Additionally, Hawaii State FCU’s Lowell Kalapa Scholarship Program has awarded more than $700,000 over the past 23 years to help students attend universities, colleges and trade schools in Hawaii and on the mainland.


About Hawaii State Federal Credit Union

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) was founded in 1936. Serving state, city and county employees as well as non-profits and select businesses and their families across the state, Hawaii State FCU has more than 120,000 members and $2.3 billion in assets. Hawaii State FCU provides financial advising, checking, savings and loan services on Oahu and Maui. For more information, visit www.HawaiiStateFCU.com.

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