Giving Opportunities
Annual Giving
Gifts of cash, securities and other assets are welcome any time of year. These gifts provide unrestricted support for projects and new initiatives that cannot be covered by the Center's core funding from Congress.
Alumni Scholarship Fund
Many alumni who treasure their experience at the EWC value the opportunity to help others enjoy the Center's programs. Gifts of any size combine in the Alumni Scholarship Fund to assist degree-seeking graduate student applicants. Participants who have completed at least one year on award as EWC affiliate students are eligible for partial scholarships through this fund. Criteria for scholarship selection include financial need, community involvement, academic progress, and involvement with the EWC Association. Because this is not an endowment, gifts to the fund are available for immediate use.
Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund make it possible for future generations of students to participate in East-West Center education programs. Contributions of $1,000 or more to the endowment fund can be made in the form of cash, bequest/trust, appreciated securities or life insurance. Unlike other gifts which are expended for short-term needs, the principal amount of the endowment fund is held by the Foundation intact and in perpetuity, with income earned from the investment of these funds used to provide scholarships.
Charitable Planned Giving
ANYONE can leave a legacy by helping to build a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia Pacific Region. Gifts of real estate, wills, life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other planned giving vehicles offer exceptional opportunities for making a lasting impact on the world.
Arts ‘Ohana
The Arts 'Ohana is a committed group of individuals who support the outreach programs of the East-West Center Arts Program. Special programs arranged exclusively for 'Ohana members provide fascinating opportunities to enjoy exhibitions and special, live performance-demonstrations in intimate settings. Annual memberships are Patron($1,000) and Friend ($500).
The EWC Art Program reaches out to young people as well as adults and fills a very special niche in Hawaii. Programs in schools and communities statewide reach more than 20,000 children and adults each year. The Arts Program opens children's eyes to other ways of seeing the world and dealing with life. Exhibitions and public performances also increase awareness and help to preserve lesser known cultures and art forms of the Asia Pacific region. Outreach programs help bring the arts to underserved communities on Oahu and the neighbor islands. Teachers say that exposing their students to the remarkable breadth and excitement of East-West Center arts programs increases young people's self-confidence, and often their scholastic performance.
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The Royal Sala Thai Scholarship Fund
In recognition of the importance of leadership to the future of Thailand and the Asia Pacific region, East-West Center alumni and friends of Thailand established the Royal Sala Thai Scholarship Fund on the occasion of the dedication of the Royal Sala Thai by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand. This scholarship fund makes it possible for students from Thailand to participate in EWC educational programs as degree fellows and in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. A traditional resting place for travelers, the original Sala and its replacement were both created by Thai artisans especially for the Center. The Sala Thai is a popular gathering place for students and a symbol of enduring friendship between the two countries.
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George R. Ariyoshi Fund
The George R. Ariyoshi Fund provides financial support to graduate degree fellows who may need additional assistance beyond the graduate degree fellowship. The fund was established through generous grants from the Hawai'i Pacific Rim Society and honors America's first governor of Japanese ancestry. Gifts of any size are welcome.
Nainoa Thompson Fund
The Nainoa Thompson Fund was established by the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) Class of 2005 as a legacy project honoring Hawaiian master navigator, Nainoa Thompson. The fund provides scholarship support to meritorious APLP fellows who are unable to meet the full cost of program participation. Gifts of any size are welcome.
The Worldwide Uchinanchu Business Association (WUB) Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Worldwide Uchinanchu Business Association Scholarship Endowment Fund provides scholarship support to young people of the WUB community who are unable to meet the full cost of program participation. The purpose of WUB is to establish a worldwide Okinawan business network and promote Okinawan culture through traditional food, performing arts and music, preventive medicine, youth educational programs and more. The scholarship(s) will provide supplemental funds, which may include support for travel to Hawai'i, accommodation and living costs, and program fees. Recipients must be from countries where WUB chapters are located, and award decisions are based on financial need, leadership potential, high education achievement, and funding availability.
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The EWC Annual Dinner
The Foundation's signature event in Hawai'i is An International Affair, a community outreach opportunity for the East-West Center, raising funds for scholarships and important education programs. The dinner often features a silent auction, the proceeds of which help the Center expand scholarship opportunities to Asian, Pacific, and American students.