Scholarship Program

Annual Awards

The Grove Farm Scholars Program is one of the largest scholarships within the State of Hawaiʻi. This merit-based scholarship is offered to local high school seniors graduating from one of Kauaʻi's three public high schools -- Kapa’a High, Kaua’i High, or Waimea High -- who will be attending a four-year university or college.  Each year, three scholarships are awarded, each valued at $20,000.  Since the program's inception, Grove Farm has awarded $840,000 in scholarships.

Apply for the Grove Farm Foundation Scholarship

The Grove Farm Scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify academic excellence, citizenship, quality of character, and community service. Scholars are required to complete ongoing community service work on an annual basis to maintain their scholarship.

Grove Farm Foundation Scholarship Information as well as the Scholarship Application may be downloaded via the links below. The application deadline for the Class of 2025 is Friday, February 21.

Applications must be turned in directly to your respective high school counseling office by the deadline and late and/or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Downloadable Forms:
2025 Grove Farm Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship Application

Grove Farm Scholars

2025 Grove Farm Scholars

Michaela Alcaraz – Kaua‘i High School

“’O ka mea ola” in Hawaiian refers to a person whose accomplishments are ongoing. This describes Michaela Alcaraz who will be the first Kaua‘i High School candidate for the Seal in Biliteracy in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i. Michaela is a gifted linguist who also speaks conversational German and Tagalog.

Michaela has been an active volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i at the Līhu‘e Clubhouse and with service organizations including Key Club and National Honor Society. She also plays multiple instruments, both wind instruments and the violin, performing in her high school’s marching band and earning college credits as a member of the Kaua‘i Community College Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra.

Michaela will attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa this fall. She plans to study medicine and become a primary care physician.

“My enthusiasm alone cannot make my dreams a reality,” said Michaela. “The Grove Farm Scholarship willallow me to overcome the only obstacle standing in my way of achieving my goals —a giant price tag that neither I nor my family, could ever pay alone.”

Margarita Lomongo – Waimea High School

Margarita Lomongo’s story of sheer determination and perseverance makes her an inspiration and exceptional Grove Farm Scholar. Born and raised in Chuuk, Micronesia, Margarita moved to Kauai in 2018. Despite the challenges she went through, she balanced an ambitious academic program with service to her community. Margarita took early college courses and earned a certificate in competency in Hawaiian botany. She is also an active volunteer through her church and school clubs, and she was a co-founder in the revival of Waimea High School’s Key Club.

Margarita intends to pursue her studies in dietetics and is deciding between the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Her interest in nutrition began when she interned with a nonprofit entity that had a partnership with her high school to grow, distribute, and sell fresh vegetables through their aquaponics program.

“My mind was determined to do well in school to make my family proud,” says Margarita. “I want to make a meaningful impact on others’ lives and help them navigate their relationship with food to build a healthier lifestyle.”

Lauryn Hashimoto – Kaua‘i High School

Exemplifying a well-rounded student from Kaua‘i High School, Lauryn Hashimoto holds many accolades for her scientific research projects and has held leadership roles as a class officer throughout all four years of high school, – including serving as class president for the last three. She was a dedicated scholar-athlete, serving as captain of her paddling team and also participating in cross country and track and field.

Lauryn was accepted by her dream school, the University of California at Berkeley, where she will study molecular biology and work towards a career in scientific research.

I value hard work, perseverance, and using mistakes as learning opportunities,” said Lauryn.Science is a field where I can apply these aptitudes to address issues I care about, such as climate change and environmental protection.”

Lauryn Hashimoto

University of California, Berkeley

Margarita Lomongo

Northern Arizona University

Michaela Alcarez

University of Hawaii, Mānoa

Jeanine Longboy

Stanford University

Madison Silva

Willamette University

Sofia Saunders

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Haley Zina

Oregon Institute of Technology

Madison Doo

Western Washington University

Hope Newton

University of Texas, Austin

Madhav Collins Doijode

Swarthmore College

Aidan Gregerson

Columbia University

Glydelle Valmoja

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Leonila Fulgencio

San Diego State University

Kepler Niccore

Westmont College

Zsa Zsa DuBose

Trinity University

Alaysia Navor

Yale University

Leslie Uri

Washington State University

Julia Safford

St. Mary's College

Mayumi Fulgencio

Lewis and Clark College in Oregon

Samantha Bostick

Colorado State University

Juliana Tampus

Vanguard University in Southern California

Kari-Makenna Correa

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Zachary Safford

University of Notre Dame

Braden Kobayashi

Creighton University

Bailee Taeza

Pacific University

Geneva Dela Cruz

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Jacky Lin

Stanford University

Athena Abadilla

Barnard College of Columbia University

Meihong Lin

Emory University

Melia Okura

Brown University

Melia Takakusagi

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Kayla Ishida

United States Coast Guard Academy

Lauryn Flemming

The University of Missouri

Regina Miner

Point Loma Nazarene University

Casey Nakamura

Boston University

Kiana Pigao

George Fox University

Lucas Gushikuma

University of Portland

Trevor McCracken

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Dawn Mones

California Polytechnic State University, SLO

John Medeiros

Oregon Tech

Travis Navarro

Fordham University – Rose Hill

Angelica Huyen Tran

University of Southern California

Lyle Nemeth

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

David Ochoco

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ

Chas Okamoto

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Daisy Liberato

Creighton University

Abigail Iloreta

University of California at Los Angeles

Natasha Abadilla

Stanford University