Create Your Own Fund

LEAVING A LIVING LEGACY

Did you know that for only $25,000 you can create your own fund, transforming lives through scholarships at the East-West Center? And when the fund reaches $50,000, it becomes a Permanent Named Endowment.

It's as easy as 1-2-3.

You decide who and what you want to support.
You decide how much you want to give over what period of time.
The East-West Center drafts an agreement you are happy with and
a. charges no fees,
b. tracks and reports your earnings and
c. selects deserving students who match your criteria.

SEVEN SPECIAL FUNDS DEMONSTRATE THE POWER OF COMMITMENT:

: Sumi Makey

Sumi Makey Scholars Awards ($100, 000 Endowment)

Sumi Makey, former EWC Dean of Student Affairs and Open Grants, established a $100,000 scholarship endowment. It is thanks in large part to Sumi’s leadership, that both the 60s and 70s alumni endowment campaigns generated such remarkable support from our alumni - many of whom still consider Sumi a good friend and mentor.

The Sumi Makey Awards will benefit the most worthy degree candidates who have a background and interest in the arts and humanities, with a preference for women from South East Asia. Sumi says that, “The humanities play a vital role in our individual lives and in making the world a better place to live. The role of the arts and humanities is to broaden peoples' perspectives, to add beauty and richness to our lives, and to be intellectually and spiritually uplifting.” Qualified students will benefit from this generous gift for many years to come.

Toufiq and Ulrike Siddiqi Degree Scholars Awards ($100,000 Endowment)

A former staff member and his wife, a long-time volunteer at the East-West Center, wanted to help Degree Fellows from South Asia. Toufiq and Ulrike Siddiqi designed the Toufiq and Ulrike Siddiqi Degree Scholars Awards to help Degree Fellows who need initial assistance with travel and other start up costs to be able to take advantage of the East-West Center grants. These awards are made annually for two to four Degree Fellows from South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka).

Jean E. Rolles Fellowships ($100,000 Endowment)

Jean Rolles, a member of the East-West Center Foundation Board of Directors for many years now serves on the East-West Center Board of Governors. She established the Jean E. Rolles Fellowships as a Permanent Named Endowment to support students who have a past record and intention of future involvement in the fields of environment, economics, or the travel and hospitality industry.

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The OmniTrak Loui Schmicker Scholar Awards ($50,000 Endowment)

OmniTrak Group founder, President and CEO Patricia Loui celebrated her company's 25th anniversary by establishing the Center's first Permanent Named Endowment. Pat and her husband Michael Schmicker met at the East-West Center and share an enduring passion for Asia. A former president of the East-West Center Association, Pat hopes this award will stimulate additional participation from alumni, business and non-government organizations and encourage broader collaboration through private-public partnerships. Students are selected from among private sector leaders in Hawai‘i, Thailand, China, and Japan.

Eleanor and Hermann Haus Fellowships ($50,000 Endowment)

Stephen Haus was impressed by the mission and programs of the East-West Center and established the
Eleanor and Hermann Haus Fellowships in honor of his parents and his strong belief that students educated in sustainability will change their home countries and the world. Mr. Haus is the founder of Haus Associates, a global design/build firm and received the Rome Prize Fellowship in Landscape Architecture. The Eleanor and Hermann Haus Fellowships provide awards each year for international or American students who have an outstanding academic record, a past record of and intention of future involvement in the fields of design, engineering or management, and commitment toward developing a better environment throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Ashok Kumar Malhotra Seva (Compassionate Service) Award ($25,000 Special Fund)

A dedicated volunteer himself, 1960's alumnus Ashok Malhotra created a $25,000 fund to reward and encourage public service. The Ashok Kumar Malhotra Seva (Compassionate Service) Award provides support each year to one or more international students with an outstanding academic record and a record of and intention to be involved in continuing community service in the Asia Pacific region. The scholarship encourages students to use both the theoretical and practical aspects of wisdom gained through their studies in their respective disciplines. Award decisions are based on financial need, community service, high education achievement, and funding availability.

Jhamandas Watumull Scholarship Fund ($15,000 Annual Commitment)

Gulab Watumull firmly believes in the importance of strong U.S. - India relations and in education as a means of continuing to strengthen India's role in the Asia Pacific region. In appreciation for the many ways the East-West Center's programs contribute to these goals, he has made an annual scholarship commitment of $15,000 from the fund established in his father's name. The Jhamandas Watumull Scholarship Fund makes it possible for highly qualified candidates from India with demonstrated leadership skills to participate in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program.