Three Kaua‘i high school graduates were among 10 scholars selected to receive the Fukunaga Scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year, recognizing them for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to serving their communities.
The students were recognized during the Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation’s annual scholarship mixer, held July 17 at Servco’s Administrative Office, according to a news release from the foundation. Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.
The students from Kaua‘i who were honored were:
- Brody Kapali, a graduate of Kapa‘a High School, who is attending Pomona College.
- Shyloh McCann, a graduate of Kapa‘a High School, who is attending the University of California, Los Angeles.
- Skyler Tanicala, a graduate of Kaua‘i High School, who is attending the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
“This year’s students have already shown remarkable dedication and promise, and we are proud to be part of their educational journey,” said Mark Fukunaga, Trustee of the Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation and grandson of founder, Peter H. Fukunaga. “Investing in education has long been a core part of our family’s commitment to Hawaiʻi, and we believe supporting students today helps create stronger communities for generations to come. It is inspiring to see the impact our alumni have had, and we are excited to support the next generation of Hawai‘i’s business leaders.”
For more than 75 years, the foundation has supported Hawai‘i students pursuing careers in business, the release states. Since its founding in 1950, it has provided more than $9.4 million in inflation-adjusted scholarship support to 616 students across the islands.
As part of Servco’s broader commitment to expanding educational opportunities in Hawaiʻi, the foundation invests approximately $185,000 in scholarships each year to support Hawaiʻi students pursuing degrees in business administration or related areas of study.
“After completing my first year at Northeastern University, I can easily say that it would not have been possible without the Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation. This scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue marketing at a college level while lessening the financial burden of higher education.” said Kaiya Alger, 2025 scholarship recipient. “As a recurring scholarship, I know FSF will be supporting me through my entire time as an undergraduate student and I can’t wait to be involved in the alumni network after I graduate!”
