A new scholarship program has been established for Maui County students interested in pursuing a career in education and with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice. The Victor C. Pellegrino Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 awards to college undergraduate or graduate students. Applications open Feb. 1., and the deadline is March 31. Award recipients will be announced in May. To apply, go to nohoanafarm.com.

The scholarship was established by Noheʻana Farm and Pellegrino ʻOhana to honor the legacy of Victor Pellegrino, professor emeritus, educator, writer, author, poet, chef, farmer, world traveler and family man. He passed away Jan. 9, 2024. He was 87.