Grants for Educators

February 3, 2026

Supporting Educators Throughout Their Career

Ronald K. Toma Professional Learning for In-Service Public School Educators
Amount: Up to $1,000 (Total amount available is $6,000)

Eligibility Requirements: For HEA members who are tenured Hawaii State Department of Education pre-K-12 teachers
and school administrators in good standing. Must be pursuing enrichment opportunities other than formal post-secondary
courses in higher education that they may not otherwise have the funds to participate.

In-Service Public School Educators
Amount: $2,000 (two available)

Eligibility Requirements: Available for tenured and/or permanent Hawaii State Department of Education pre-K-12 teachers, school administrators, or educational assistants in good standing. Must hold a Baccalaureate degree or enrolled in an Associate in Arts in Teaching or Certification of Competence teaching program. Must be an HEA member.

Educator Connection Q3 Newsletter Now Available

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our 2026-27 scholarship recipients and find out about applying for TAAC grants and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!

First Richard Keakahiwa/Wilhelmina Luna Scholarship Recipient

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A Message from Our President

Itʻs a real honor to be serving as president of the HEA board. I’m well acquainted with the work of HEA through Joan Kamila Lewis, my wife, who served as HEA’s president for a number of years.