Application Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: Veterans, their spouses, children, and extended family members (parents, siblings, nieces, nephews) who are Utah residents are eligible to apply. Parents or legal guardians may apply on behalf of minors. All winners will be notified on or before October 30, 2025. If selected, you may be asked to provide documentation to verify the information submitted. All correspondence and award materials will be generated from the personal details you provide, so please ensure proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian submit the application on their behalf. Scholarships are contingent upon available funding and may be adjusted or withdrawn at any time. Awards are non-transferable and must be used by the individual selected. Incomplete or inaccurate applications may not be considered. We reserve the right to decline any application that does not align with the intent or spirit of the award. Privacy Notice: All personal information submitted will be used solely for scholarship consideration and related communication.
Fesauai Sagale -Thompson Award
Applications are now CLOSED!
This award honors the legacy of Fesauai Sagale-Thompson, who faced life’s challenges with extraordinary strength, courage, and resilience. Though Ua’i passed away after his battle with leukemia, his spirit lives on through this scholarship, created to support others in pursuing their goals.
The $500 award can be used for anything related to education, athletics, or business. Whether it’s covering school expenses, paying for a child’s sports camp, buying uniforms, or investing in a small business idea—this award is meant to help where it’s needed most.
Eligibility is open to veterans, their spouses and children, and extended family members such as parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews. Applicants must be Utah residents. If the applicant is a minor, a parent or guardian must apply on their behalf.
The deadline to apply is October 1st.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out on social media or email us at behindthelavalavafoundation@gmail.com.
If you’re interested in sponsoring or donating to support this cause, visit behindthelavalavafoundation.org.
Ua’i’s legacy continues through the lives this award touches. We invite you to apply and take that next step forward.