The Paubox Kahikina Scholarship helps Native Hawaiian students pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Tech in general. Its purpose is to offer financial support and create a strong network for these students. The scholarship makes education more affordable and connects students with professionals, giving them valuable opportunities to learn and grow in their chosen STEM or Tech fields. This scholarship is about more than just money; it's about building a community and empowering Native Hawaiian students to succeed in STEM or Tech careers.
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As a St. Francis High School graduate, holder of a bachelor's in computer science and sociology, and scholarship recipient, Kayla-Marie Torres will attend the University of Hawaii to study a Bachelor's in computer science and sociology. Here is a word from Torres:
“Aloha, everybody. My name is Kayla Marie Torres. I am from Kyua, Oahu, and I went to St. Francis High School. I am a current graduate student at the University of Hawaii, and I have just completed my bachelor's in computer science and sociology. I am currently researching neurodiversity and software engineering as I prepare for my master's thesis. I wanted to give a huge mahalo to Hala Grievy and the Paubox Kahikina program for this scholarship, as it will help me continue my research into my PhD which I also will be doing in the same university and department here.”
Watch: Paubox Kahikina Scholarship Recipient Reflection | Kayla Marie Torres