Agnes Fehervari and Tricha Arquero (pictured) were awarded $3,000 scholarships through University of Hawaii Maui College programs.

WAILUKU — The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) awarded a total of $41,500 in scholarships to 19 Maui students.

Outstanding individuals were awarded through three scholarship programs: the University of Hawaii Maui College Hospitality and Culinary programs; the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) program, including students and alumni from Baldwin, Lahainaluna, and Maui High Schools; and the MHLA Member Program.

Each scholarship recipient from the UH Maui Culinary and UH Business & Hospitality programs was awarded $3,000. Their department coordinators recognized Tricha Arquero and Agnes Fehervari as outstanding achievers who exhibit potential industry leadership.

Five students were awarded scholarships through the Maui AOHT scholarship program, which is designed to support students who have chosen a career path within the Hawaii Visitor Industry.

Yihao He of Baldwin High School, Galilea Rendon and Konner Marquez of Lahainaluna High School, Kyle Galiza of Maui High School and Stacia Eng, an AOHT graduate, were awarded scholarships. These students all demonstrated academic excellence in the AOHT program.

Twelve additional scholarships were awarded to Maui Hotel & Lodging Association members’ students.

This program is designed to encourage and benefit members and their children in seeking higher education.

Scholarships are awarded to students who display academic achievement, leadership and community service excellence. The recipients are Briana Tiare Bandy, Conor Aidan McCarthy, D’Marco Rabang, Emily Partridge, Haylee Mahealani Lundberg, Janilyn Abegayle Rivera, Joanna Marie Acosta, Julianna Beatrix Cruz, Kami Echiverri, Stacia Eng, Tiana Agres and Zariel Daniels.

All scholarships are funded with proceeds from the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association’s “Excellence in Education” Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022.

For information, contact the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association or visit mauihla.org.