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