Maybelle Steward is remembered for teaching Hawaiian music and culture, and her students learned Hawaiian language, to play the ipu (gourds), pu‘ili (bamboo), and ‘ili‘ili (stones), build grass shacks, how to pound poi, string lei and tie fishnets. The Steward Fund shall provide support for students at Punahou in kindergarten – grade 12, who qualify for financial aid, with a preference for students who have an interest in music or Hawaiian studies.