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Overview
Congratulations, Carly Miyamoto!
Winner of a FREE YEAR at UH Manoa!
Congratulations to our #TakeMeToManoa scholarship contest winner, Carly Miyamoto!
Incoming University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa freshman Carly Miyamoto will graduate from Pearl City High School as the president of the National Honor Society. At her graduation rehearsal, she and her parents were surprised to learn Miyamoto earned a free year of tuition thanks to her entry in the #TakeMeToMānoa contest funded by UHFCU and hosted by Hawaiʻi News Now (HNN).
UHFCU has sponsored the tuition giveaway for five years. They have partnered with HNN to surprise students since 2018.
“We are thrilled to extend a scholarship to Carly, a highly deserving student embarking on their college journey,” remarked UHFCU President and CEO Travis Bow. “These opportunities fill us with immense pride and excitement each year as they allow us to invest in talented individuals and contribute toward our community’s future growth and prosperity. Education is the key that unlocks doors to limitless possibilities, and by supporting this student’s academic aspirations, we are fostering a brighter tomorrow. We wish Carly nothing but the best on the journey ahead!”
See Carly’s entry below.
Win a FREE YEAR at UH Manoa!
~Contest begins March 13~
As you know, our sole focus and existence as a credit union is to serve the UH System. That’s why we’ve once again teamed up with Hawaii News Now (HNN) and UH Mānoa to award one lucky incoming UH Manoa student FREE resident tuition for the Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 semesters.
Enter to #TakeMeToManoa
- LIKE Hawaii News Now on Facebook & click on the ‘Take Me To Manoa Giveaway’ tab to fill out the entry form. You may also enter by visiting hawaiinewsnow.com/takemetomanoa.
- Upload a short video (one minute max) that reflects why UH Manoa is the right college for you or how a free year of tuition could help you.
Enter on Facebook
Enter on HawaiiNewsNow.com
Contest ends April 9, 2023.
For complete contest rules, please visit hawaiinewsnow.com/takemetomanoa -
FAQ
Take Me To Manoa Contest FAQs
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How do I enter?
Beginning on March 13, 2023, entrants may enter this contest by visiting the Hawaii News Now Facebook page and clicking on the ‘Take Me To Manoa’ tab. If you ‘Liked’ Hawaii News Now’s Facebook page, click on the ‘Continue’ button at the top and you shall see an entry form. Fill out the necessary info on the page, upload a short video (no longer than a minute) explaining why University of Hawaii Manoa is the right college for you OR how a year of free tuition could help you, and click on the ‘SUBMIT’ button. You may also enter by visiting www.hawaiinewsnow.com/takemetomanoa.
If you do not see an entry form, click on the ‘Like’ button on the top of the page. Entries must be received by 11:59 pm H.S.T., Sunday, April 9, 2023 to qualify. All entries become the property of Sponsors, and Sponsors reserve the right to use any information submitted by entrants.
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Who is eligible?
Contest runs 3/13 – 4/9. No purchase necessary to enter or win. All entrants must be a resident of the State of Hawaii AND have applied AND also have been accepted for admission to the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the Fall 2023 semester.
Employees and immediate family members of employees of Gray Television and participating companies and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per person per day will be accepted.
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How is the winner selected?
The winning photo/video will be selected by a Hawaii News Now and University of Hawaii at Manoa committee. The criteria for judging the photos/videos will be based on originality, creativity, and reflection of theme.
Winner(s) will be notified by email and/or telephone from Hawaii News Now with their name being announced on Facebook as well.
For a list of winners, go to http://fb.com/hawaiinewsnow and click on the contest’s tab after May 30, 2023.
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What are the prizes?
One (1) grand-prize winner will receive FREE Hawaii resident tuition-paid for the upcoming Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 semesters at the University of Hawaii Manoa, sponsored by the UH Federal Credit Union.
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How do I enter?
Contest runs 3/13 - 4/9. No purchase necessary to enter or win. All entrants must be a resident of the State of Hawaii AND have applied AND have been accepted for admission to the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the Fall 2023 semester.
Employees and immediate family members of employees of Gray Television and participating companies and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their advertising and production agencies are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Only one entry per person per day will be accepted.
