Scholarships
‘Ohana Scholarship
Available for Fall & Spring Semesters
‘Ohana Scholarships are available for all members of the UH Band Program, regardless of major, no audition necessary.
Eligibility
- New and returning students, residents and non-residents, any major
- Required to be registered for the UH Rainbow Warrior Marching Band (MUS419D) in the fall and assigned concert band in the spring
- Fall: Awarded for participation in the Rainbow Warrior Marching Band, Pep Band
- Spring: Awarded for participation in the Pep Band, Concert Band
No Audition required for this tuition scholarship. Amounts vary by year, and increase each year a student is in band.
Kūleʻa Scholarship
2025 Scholarship Auditions Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 (or via video)
Kūleʻa Scholarships are limited and awarded for excellence in music and performance in Chamber Groups, Wind Ensemble and Marching Band. Auditions are accepted from all UH Manoa Students, regardless of major. Scholarship audition date: Saturday, February 15th, 2025.
Eligibility
- New and returning undergraduate and graduate UH Manoa students
- Excellence in wind, brass, percussion, or color guard
Chamber Groups Details
- MUS 231x Applied Lessons enrollment
- MUS 410F Chamber Music Ensemble enrollment in the fall and spring
- MUS 419B UH Wind Ensemble enrollment in the fall and spring
- Perform regularly on and off campus with the UH Bands Chamber Groups
- Tuition scholarship of $2,500 per semester, or $5,000 per year
- Regular coaching with UH Music Faculty and visiting artists
- Performance opportunities on and off campus
Wind and Chamber Groups Audition Requirements
- Major scales over the full range of the instrument
- Two etudes or repertoire works of contrasting styles to demonstrate technical ability and musicianship. Typically fast-technical and slow-lyrical
Marching Band Audition Requirements
- Musicians – performance of scales and appropriate etude or solo
- Color Guard – video of a solo color guard routine of at least 90 seconds
NOTE: The color guard routine is only for the Kūleʻa Scholarship, there is no audition to join the UHCG.
Roy Joel H. Mejares Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship fund was established in loving memory of Roy Joel H. Mejares. The scholarship will support first generation students who are active members with the UHM Bands.
Roy Joel H. Mejares was born in Manila, Philippines, and as a middle school student, he immigrated to Southern California, where he graduated from Murrieta Valley High School. Roy Joel then moved to the islands to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and played tuba with the UHM Bands (1999-2004). He received his bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Government and Philippine Language and Literature. At the same time, he worked a full-time job at First Hawaiian Bank and waited tables at night and on weekends. After beating the odds and achieving the American dream of becoming a university graduate, he then went on to serve our great nation as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. Sadly, he was here in Honolulu supporting the Pentagon when he unexpectedly passed away at the tender age of 38.
As a first-generation student with limited resources, earning a music scholarship changed Roy Joel’s life. One of his bucket list goals was to pay it forward by significantly contributing to a scholarship, and now his family and friends are creating one on his behalf. He is survived by his adoring wife Jennifer and their beautiful young children Joelson, Jenson, and Joeliana.
Eligibility
- Must be a first generation student who are active with the UHM Bands
The Richard S. Lum Scholarship
for Leadership
Due March 1, every year
The legendary Director of Bands, Richard S. Lum was well-known for instilling the culture of ‘ohana (family) to the students. To continue his legacy, this new scholarship was created to support UH Manoa student Band members within the College of Arts & Humanities.
Eligibility
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate student
- Active UH Bands member in good standing
- Demonstrated service to UH Bands including but not limited to the number of years in UH Bands, participation in ensembles, and exhibiting leadership in Band, etc.
The Richard S. Lum Scholarship funds will be awarded annually to eligible students to be used for costs associated with UH attendance such as tuition, books, and fees. To apply, visit the UH Music Department link in the button below.
Richard S. Lum Scholarship Recipients
2021-2022
Kaley Dang & Lucas Toor
2022-2023
Jamie Mazurski
2023-2024
Dane Pinell
2024-2025
Jake Yoshimura
