Scholarship Program

Making essential services more accessible for our community.

Financial Support for Families in Need

At Haku Baldwin Center, we believe everyone deserves access to healing. Thanks to our generous donors and community partners, we offer scholarships to families and individuals who would not otherwise be able to participate in our programs.

Scholarships help cover the cost of therapeutic lessons, with approved applicants paying a nominal fee.

Donate to the Scholarship Fund

  • Deadline:

    Apply at least 15 days before your first lesson

  • Tuition:

    Participants pay up to 20% of cost

  • Docs Required:

    Income tax return, ID, proof of income

  • Lesson Fee:

    $75/hour or $60/half-hour

  • Testimonial Required:

    To maintain future eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Scholarships are applicable only to individuals who have already submitted a Participant Application, including the Physician’s Referral, and have been approved for lessons. Applicants may complete the Scholarship Application ahead of time but will not receive an answer until the full Participant Application is approved.

Note: Scholarships are limited and awarded based on financial need, program availability, and application completeness.

Current Lesson Fees

  • $75 per 55–60 minute lesson → Scholarship rate: $15

  • $60 per 25-30 minute lesson → Scholarship rate: $12

Note: Fees are at least due 7 days before the first lesson. Payment accepted by check, cash, or Zelle. Credit card payments are available with additional processing fees.

Participant Responsibilities

  • Arrive on time and attend all lessons

  • Avoid cancellations within 24 hours

  • Submit a testimonial after each quarter/semester

Failure to meet these expectations may result in loss of scholarship eligibility.

Documents You’ll Need to Upload

**All personal information is kept strictly confidential. If you have trouble uploading, please reach out.

New Participants:

  • IRS Tax Return (1st page)

  • Current Photo ID

  • Proof of Income (W2)

  • Proof of Residency (if needed)

Existing Participants:

  • IRS Tax Return (1st page)

  • Current Photo ID

  • Proof of Income

Apply Today

DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Ways to Support Haku Baldwin Center

  • Make a Donation

    Your financial gift helps sustain our programs, care for our therapy horses, and serve the Maui community.

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  • Sponsor a Horse

    Support one of our hardworking therapy horses by helping cover their daily feed, care, and medical needs.

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  • Volunteer

    Lend your time and heart—no horse experience needed—to help with barn chores, sessions, or events.

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  • Amazon Wishlist

    Choose any item from our Amazon Wishlist—ranging $10–$100—to help supply horses with essential gear like fly spray and adaptive tack.

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  • Start a Fundraiser

    Create a Facebook fundraiser in just a few clicks to rally your community and make a lasting impact for Haku Baldwin Center.

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  • Scholarship Fund

    Give the gift of access by contributing to our fund that supports participants who need financial assistance.

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  • Tack & Equipment

    Donate gently used, safe-to-use tack and equipment—or let us turn surplus gear into funds—to support our barn operations and therapy programs.

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  • Capital & Program Wish List

    Contribute toward our Capital & Program Wish List to help fund facility upgrades and essential tools that directly enhance the quality and reach of our services.

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