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Mānoa: Where Innovation & Opportunity Converge

Join us on April 9 for the University of Hawai‘i’s Giving Day—when our entire UH ‘ohana comes together to champion every campus, every school, and every student. As the flagship campus, UH Mānoa stands at the forefront of research, discovery, and cultural richness—preparing tomorrow’s leaders to transform Hawai‘i and the world.

This year, we invite you to spotlight areas resonating most with you, supporting funds and programs that elevate:

  • Student Success: Help provide scholarships, mentorships, and personalized learning opportunities so students will excel and lead in their chosen fields.

  • Groundbreaking Research: Fuel innovations across disciplines—marine science and medicine, engineering and the arts—addressing critical challenges and driving progress.

  • Sustainability & Resilience: Support initiatives protecting our unique ecosystems, embrace mālama ‘āina, and create a more sustainable future for our islands and beyond.

  • Workforce & Entrepreneurship: Empower Hawai‘i’s economic growth through innovative training programs, career pathways, and startup ventures strengthening our local communities.

Discover More Giving Opportunities

With multiple schools and colleges—including business, law, medicine, and education—UH Mānoa offers a range of spotlight funds to match your passion. Explore scholarships, research projects, athletic programs, cultural initiatives, and many other ways to make a difference. Every gift, big or small, has a powerful impact on our students and on our state’s future.

Mahalo for your commitment to uplifting our UH Mānoa community. Together, we can spark transformative change shaping a brighter tomorrow—one gift at a time.

UH Mānoa Spotlight


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$10,000 Match from UH President Wendy Hensel!
Please join President Wendy Hensel in support of all UH students and research! She will match your gift, dollar for dollar up to $10,000 doubling your impact right here in our University community!
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Do it for the Keiki!
Join Director Don Drake in supporting access for Keiki to the Lyon Arboretum! He will match the first $500 raised today, dollar for dollar, effectively doubling your impact on providing admission for young explorers. Let’s come together to nurture a love for nature and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!
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Double the Impact for Law Students!
Join Cheryl and Terry Tyler in shaping the future of law by empowering the next generation of advocates and changemakers at the William S. Richardson School of Law! They will match the first $500 in gifts, effectively doubling your support for our students as they pursue their legal ambitions and commit to serving Hawai‘i and beyond.
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Double up for the College of Social Sciences!
Join Kim S. in making a significant difference for students in the College of Social Sciences! By contributing to the CSS Student Aid Fund today, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500. Your support will have double the impact, enhancing opportunities for students and shaping the future of our community.
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Join the Challenge for the University of Hawai‘i
Join UH Trustee Ginny Tiu in a global challenge! When we reach 1,000 gifts across all 10 campuses, her generous $25K donation will be unlocked. Let’s come together and make this happen—every gift counts!
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Step up to the Mānoa Challenge!
Join friends Cheryl and Terry Tyler in support of UH Manoa students, faculty and research! When we receive 200 gifts to any UH Manoa project, their gift of $5000 will be unlocked!
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Support the Match for Graduate Students Success
Join Christine Koo by making your gift today in support of Graduate Student Success. She will match your gift dollar for dollar up to $500 doubling your impact in support of student scholarships.
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Twice the Impact for Natural Sciences!
Join our College of Natural Science Faculty and Friends and go twice as far in supporting natural science students who are poised to become the scientists, researchers, and innovators of tomorrow. They will match the first $1,000 received so don’t wait—your matched gift can make a significant difference!
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University of Hawaii Match is ON!
Join alum and emeritus president Lassner as he continues to support all UH students and research! He will match your gift, dollar for dollar up to $10,000 doubling your impact right here in our University community! Start time: 3/9/25 at 3:00pm
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Center for Philippine Studies Matching Challenge!
Every dollar you give will be matched by a special donor up to $25,000!
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Double the impact for CALL Student Aid!
Join Dean Peter Arnade in a generous challenge for the CALL Student Aid Fund! He will match the first $1,000 raised today, dollar for dollar, effectively doubling your impact for our students!
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Double up for Med Students!
Join Cheryl and Terry Tyler in shaping the future of healthcare by empowering the next generation of medical professionals. They will match the first $1000 received effectively doubling your support for our med-students.
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Double Your Support for CTAHR!
Join Cheryl and Terry Tyler in cultivating a brighter future for CTAHR students! By making your gift today in support any CTAHR initiative, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500. This means your contribution will have double the impact, helping us foster the next generation of leaders in tropical agriculture!
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Plus up for the School of Architecture
A fan of the School of Architecture has generously pledged to match every gift up to $500 for our ongoing efforts to improve studio spaces. Last year's response helped replace drafting tables, and now we aim to refurbish and replace 60 essential partitions and room dividers. Your contribution today will not only be matched but will also enhance the learning environment for all our ARCH students!
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Support Cancer Research with a $5,000 Match!
Join Wendy and Tim Donohue this Giving Day, and have your support for cancer research go further! Every donation made will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. This means your gift will have twice the impact in advancing critical research efforts. Join us in the fight against cancer and help us reach our goal to make a difference in the lives of many!
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Support the UH Food Vault with Twice the Impact!
Join Allison Ohanian in supporting a new Food Scholarship Program for the Food Vault! She will match your donations up to $250, effectively doubling your impact and helping to ensure that no student faces hunger. This Giving Day, let’s come together to empower students on their path to success!
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UH Mānoa Match with the Provost!
Join Provost Michael Bruno in support of UH Manoa students and research! He has committed to match every gift, dollar for dollar up to $3,000 effectively doubling your impact. Help support our Manoa campus!
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