Maui students receive scholarships through Sentry Foundation’s Sentry Scholars Program

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (April 14, 2025) – Eleven deserving students on the island of Maui will receive scholarships—totaling $23,000—in 2025 through the Sentry Insurance Foundation's Sentry Scholars program.

As title sponsor of The Sentry PGA TOUR event, Sentry Insurance is a committed partner to the Maui community, where the golf tournament is held.

“The Sentry Scholars program continues to be a vital part of our commitment to supporting Maui,” said Kalynn Pempek, Executive Director of the Sentry Insurance Foundation. “By investing in these bright students, we're not only enhancing the local workforce but also nurturing the next generation of leaders who will drive positive change and resilience across the island.”

To date, the Sentry Scholars program has provided $118,500 in college scholarships to 33 Maui students attending the University of Hawai’i system and affiliated Hawai’i community colleges. The program is renewable each year and currently awards scholarships to students pursuing two- and four-year degrees.

• Lance Christian Abut, University of Hawai’i Maui College. Lance is a senior majoring in business management with plans to pursue a career in information technology. He hopes to utilize his leadership skills to improve business processes and support local organizations in Hawaii.

• Jadelyn Fuji, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Jadelyn is majoring in art with plans to pursue a career in graphic design and be part of the rebuilding process of her beloved hometown of Lahaina.

• Hinano Iguchi, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Hinano is majoring in marketing and plans to work toward a degree in marketing.

• Emalani Kekauoha-Schultz, University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Emalani is majoring in Hawaiian studies to provide local children an opportunity to connect to their roots.

• Kalem Ringlen, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Kalem is studying psychology and hopes to become a school psychologist on his home island of Maui. Kalem feels mental health is important for education, the well-being of students, and success.

• Jazmyne Faith Viloria, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. By earning a business administration degree with a major in marketing while running her small business, Jazmyne aims to build a career in marketing and brand management. Her goal is to help businesses create meaningful brands that reflect their unique stories and to give back to her community through entrepreneurship and mentorship.

• Samuel Dameg, University of Hawai’i Maui College. Samuel is a sophomore majoring in natural science. He’s a graduate of King Kekaulike High School.

• Klent Gumboc, University of Hawai’i Maui College. Klent is a freshman majoring in liberal arts. He’s a graduate of Maui High School.

• Dilon Gunderson, University of Hawai’i Maui College. Dilon is a freshman majoring in early childhood education. He’s a graduate of Maui High School.

• Heidi Naumov, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Heidi is a sophomore majoring in civil engineering. She’s a graduate of Maui High School and hopes to pursue a career with a locally-rooted, eco-conscious architectural engineering firm on Maui to support sustainable development—especially in the wake of the Maui fires.

• Kaito Swanson, University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Kaito is a freshman majoring in kinesiology and exercise science. He’s a graduate of Maui High School.

The Sentry Insurance Foundation has a long history of investing in higher education scholarships—beginning in 1964. Currently, more than 200 students across the country receive financial scholarships from the Foundation annually.

Hannah Quick
Mobile: 715-323-9174
hannah.quick@sentry.com