Founded in 2005, Maui Prep offers a broad knowledge base in math, science, world languages, English, history, and the culture and ecosystem of Maui. The campus, formerly part of Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Inc., features the Graham Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Narayan Design Lab, and a new gymnasium and theater located in the Bozich Center for Athletics and Performing Arts.

NAPILI — Maui Preparatory Academy, an independent school serving preschool through 12th grade, is seeking applicants for the Pueo Scholarship.

Awarded annually, the Pueo Scholarship is a full-tuition, four-year scholarship awarded to a new incoming Maui Prep freshman.

The scholarship is awarded to a well-rounded student who strives for excellence in academics and a fine or performing art, community service, athletics, or student government.

Applicants must apply to the school first before completing the scholarship application. Applications can be found at mauiprep.org/admissions. The deadline for submission is Feb. 14, 2023.

“It’s hard to imagine what my life would be like without the opportunity to attend Maui Prep,” says 2021 Pueo Scholar Kai Godwin. “The relationships I’ve built at Maui Prep have helped me out, and my teachers continue to steer me on the right path. I am constantly challenged and supported by everyone around me.”

Past Pueo Scholarship recipients include Noah Richard (Class of 2026, Lahaina), Kai Godwin (’25, Lahaina), Rebecca Ankney (’24, Lahaina), Dillon Jonke (’23, Kihei, plans to attend Cal State Northridge), Aiesha Pradhan (Lahaina, ’21, Cornell University), Peyton Gillespie (Molokai, ’21, Brandeis University), Heidi Zee Mahan (Lahaina,’19, Santa Clara University), and Kysha Altura (’18, Haiku, Fordham University).

Maui Prep Pueo athletes compete in the Maui Interscholastic League. The basketball and golf teams had banner years in 2022, claiming MIL team titles and HHSAA state championships.

For more information, or to tour the Napili campus, contact Liz Turcik, director of admissions, at admissions@mauiprep.org.