Sentry Insurance Foundation names eight Maui scholarship recipients

The scholarship program supports students residing in the Hawaiian Islands to study at the college

Kapalua, HawaiiAnd January 5 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Eight worthy Shelter Students will get help in pursuing undergraduate education through scholarships totaling 15500 dollars From the Sentry Insurance Foundation as part of the Sentry Scholars Program.

Scholarships keep talented and motivated individuals Hawaii Where they can make a positive impact on their communities.

The Sentry Insurance Foundation, the charitable arm of Sentry Insurance, announced today ahead of the 2022 Sentry Championships of Champions, which begins Thursday. Scholarship recipients are: Precious Kyle ArellanoTig Anna Barakuma Sweat Laura BrookeAnd Akira Foreman, Jonas Maricel, Serene Morales, Halle Marie Sumpkai, And Cheyenne Filoria.

So far, Sentry Scholars has presented $36,500 to 14 students from Maui for college admissions into the University of Hawaii system and its affiliated Hawaii Community Colleges.

“The Sentry Scholars Program is part of our year-round pledge to be an active partner on Island Shelter,” He said Kalin Bempek, CEO of the Sentry Insurance Foundation. “These scholarships keep talented and motivated individuals on the island where they can make a positive impact on their communities.”

Renewable each year, the Foundation annually awards two scholarships to students pursuing a two-year degree and two four-year degree scholarships. When fully implemented, the program will provide scholarships to up to 12 students at a time. Current program recipients have different interests:

• Precious Kyle ArellanoAnd University of Hawaii Shelter College. Precious student studying nursing. After experiencing a medical event and helping others with volunteer programs, she knew she wanted to join the medical field to help others.

• Teige-Anna Baracoma-Suyat, University of Hawaii Shelter College. As a creative media pioneer, Teige-Anna’s dream is to become a storyteller and creator in the animation, entertainment and media industry.

• Lura Brock University Hawaii in maNoah. Laura is currently studying biology. I grew up on an island Shelter She hopes to one day pursue medicine and give back to her community.

• Akira ForemanAnd University of Hawaii Shelter College. After graduating as a valedictorian of her high school, Akira pursues her dream of helping others by studying science and nursing.

• Jonas Martial, University of Hawaii Shelter College. After graduating from Lahinalona High School, Jonas is in his second year studying Creative Media.

• Serene Morales, University of Hawaii at M.aNoah. Siren is currently a junior major in Creative Media and Asian Studies. She plans to major in film and storytelling.

• Halle Marie SumpkaiAnd University of Hawaii Shelter College. Halle Marie She is a sophomore on track to earn an Associate of Liberal Arts degree this academic year.

• Cheyenne FiloriaAnd University of Hawaii Shelter College. While taking pre-nursing courses, Cheyenne works as an assistant nurse caring for seniors. You plan to specialize in labor and delivery or pediatrics when you earn your nursing degree.

“In addition to helping keep students on the island, these scholarships provide students with the opportunity to learn skills in a variety of disciplines that will help them improve and enhance our island community,” he said. Jocelyn Romero DemerbagDirector of Development for the University of Hawaii Foundation.

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As part of Sentry’s sponsorship of the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Bempek said the mutual insurance group “has worked to create partnerships that will make the greatest impact on the Shelter people, while also aligning with our organization’s mission of increasing access to education and developing the workforce. “

Sentry Scholars Program Launched Shelter Similar to the Sentry Insurance Foundation Scholarship Program in Wisconsin, where the Sentry home office is located. Since 1964, the Foundation has offered scholarship opportunities for higher education at institutions across the state. In total, more than 200 students each year receive a certain level of financial grants from the institution.

About Sentry Insurance Corporation

The Sentry Insurance Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sentry. Prioritizing includes education, workforce development, the United Way, and local organizations that improve quality of life and build just societies where we live and work, including Shelter social communication.

About the guard

Sentry Insurance is one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in United State, rated A+ (Superior) Financial Strength by AM Best, current as of June 2021. We see ambest.com/ratings/guide.pdf for classification information. Sentry and its subsidiaries sell property, casualty, life insurance, annuities and retirement programs to businesses and individuals throughout the country. Headquartered in Stevens Point, WisconsinSentry employs more than 4,300 employees across the country. See the full list of IPO companies at sentry.com.

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