The Queen’s Health Systems (Queen’s) is proud to announce its continued commitment to St. Andrew’s Schools (SAS) with a $500,000 gift to support student scholarships and expand access to high quality education. The contribution will be distributed over five years and builds upon a $500,000 endowment that Queen’s provided to SAS in 2020, bringing total support to $1 million by 2030.
Queen’s and SAS share a deep and enduring connection rooted in their shared founder, Queen Emma Kaleleonālani. Together with her husband, King Kamehameha IV, Queen Emma established The Queen’s Hospital in 1859 to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawaiʻi. In 1867, while mourning the loss of her husband and four-year-old son, Queen Emma also fulfilled her vision of providing access to excellent education by founding St. Andrew’s Priory School for Girls, now known as St. Andrew’s Schools.
Today, both organizations continue to honor Queen Emma’s legacy through a shared commitment to the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of Hawaiʻi’s people.
“At Queen’s, we believe access to health care, education, and opportunity is essential to building healthy, thriving communities,” said Darlena Chadwick, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Queen’s Health Systems. “By providing scholarships at St. Andrew’s Schools, we are helping students and families across our community build brighter futures while honoring Queen Emma’s enduring legacy of service and compassion.”
“Through this momentous partnership, we unite to honor Queen Emma’s legacy and further her vision by inspiring and equipping the young minds of today to pursue their passions, achieve personal excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others,” said Dr. Ruth Fletcher, President and Head of School at St. Andrew’s Schools. “The generosity of The Queen’s Health Systems helps build a strong foundation for students to learn, grow, and thrive during their journey at St. Andrew’s Schools and beyond.”
Students who demonstrate merit, with preference given to those of Native Hawaiian ancestry, and/or financial need, are eligible for Queen’s Endowed Scholarship, awarded through the SAS financial aid process. For more information on admissions and financial aid, visit standrewsschools.org or contact admissions@standrewsschools.org.
