2023 Scholarship Awards

The Construction Industry of Maui received several qualified applicants for our Annual Bob Poulson Scholarships. The annual fund was split for two recipients of this exclusive award. Last year each recipient was awarded $32,500.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Jaysen Akahi-Vida is pursuing a degree in Architectural and Civil Engineering from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. As an athlete at Lahainaluna High School Jaysen has always taken pride in his ability to challenge himself both physically and academically. Through this he intends on continuing his dual-pursuit as he moves from high school to college. From humble beginnings, he’s a fourth-generation pig farmer who hopes his work ethic will result in him, “becoming an owner one day of a world class maui-based business having the best well rounded crew when it comes to building, construction, and planning.”

Yuna Lee was born with a passion for building. In her early years she would often be found “inventing” products and buildings with Legos or whatever other materials she may have had lying around. This Fall she will attend Gonzaga University to major in Engineering with a minor in Construction Management and Business. Her intent is to return to maui with the of, “bringing her degree back to the islands to establish a business that directly constructs affordable, sustainable homes for our communities.” She’s a member of the GSA club, the Student Senate, Rotary Interact Club, and the National Honor Society with a personal goal of improving the community.

Scholarship Banquet

Our scholarship celebration banquet to recognize and honor these all-stars is tentatively planned for May 2024. The CIM is extremely proud of these recipients and all applicants. We will continue to foster young bright minds and their pursuit of higher education. The CIM is committed to furthering the construction industry, conscious development, and community improvement by sponsoring our youth to go forth and accomplish their dreams.