University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Receives Federal Grant for College Pathways

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has secured a $4.368 million federal GEAR UP grant. This seven-year project will support 840 students from rural Hawaiʻi Island communities, providing academic assistance, college credits, career experiences, and financial aid guidance from seventh grade through their first year of higher education. The grant aims to enhance college and career readiness for underserved students.