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> Did you know: In 2015, HCF awarded over $767,000 in scholarships for Hawai‘i Island students from funds just like the one created by Richard M. and Dr. Ruth Matsuura, helping Hawai‘i students get the education they deserve.

College-bound Hawai‘i Island students have

a leg up towards college, thanks to the vision of Dr. Ruth Matsuura and her commitment to the community she loves.

When her husband died in 1997, Dr. Matsuura wanted to honor him. With his commitment to public service,

her career as a pediatrician in the community, and their six children who’d attended Waiakea and Hilo High Schools, creating the Senator

Richard M. & Dr. Ruth Matsuura Scholarship

Fund came naturally.

“Giving back to the community, that’s life,” said Dr. Matsuura. “My husband always said,

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ollege-bound Hawai‘i Island students have

a leg up towards college, thanks to the vision of Dr. Ruth Matsuura and her

community she loves.

her career as a pediatrician in the community, and their six children who’d attended Waiakea and Hilo High Schools, creating the Senator

Richard M. & Dr. Ruth Matsuura Scholarship

Fund came naturally.

“Giving back to

‘We only have what we have given.’”

The scholarship supports students who graduate from crosstown high school rivals — Hilo and Waiakea — and can demonstrate fi nancial need.

Dr. Matsuura — a private practice pediatrician who arrived in Hawai‘i with her

“ Giving back to the community, that’s life.”

Dr. Matsuura

husband and six children in 1971 after a decade of missionary service in India —

is a living treasure, inspiring the next generation. “We do this in hopes that we can encourage others in the community to invest in education,” she said. “That’s our future.”

Dr. Matsuura with her scholarship recipients at HCF’s East Hawai‘i event.