Grove Farm awards three $20K scholarships to Kaua‘i high school graduates

The Grove Farm Foundation on Kaua‘i has awarded three $20,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from public high schools on the Garden Isle since 2010, to support their pursuit of higher education and professional goals.

“The Grove Farm Scholarship continues to be one of the state’s largest scholarships from a local foundation,” Grove Farm said in a newsletter published Monday. “Each recipient, selected by a panel of community leaders, embodies the values of leadership, academic excellence, and community engagement.”

The 2024 Grove Farm Scholarship winners include Jeanine Longboy, Madison Silva and Sofia Saunders.

Longboy is a Kauaʻi High School graduate who will attend Stanford University to study human biology to become an obstetrics and gynecology physician. Longboy interned at Wilcox Medical Center. She has been active in cross country, tennis and several clubs including the National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America, Key Club and Student Council. She was also involved with her high school jazz band and symphony program.

Silva is a Kapaʻa High School graduate who will attend Willamette University to study biology with the goal of becoming a physician or surgeon. She participated in Chaminade University’s early college dual enrollment program and also gained practical experience at Wilcox Hospital via their nurse aid program. Madison credits her teacher Kara Kitamura for inspiring her to pursue healthcare, instilling a love of learning, and supporting her in her studies.

Saunders is a graduate of Waimea High School who will attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to study architecture and environmental design. Her goal is to return to Kauaʻi and design environmentally conscious architecture. As a talented graphic designer, Saunders’ work for the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Project was recognized at the state level and awarded three Gold Pele American Advertising Awards. For her senior project and as a volunteer, Saunders applied her design skills to help Hoʻomalu Ke Kai, a local nonprofit, rebrand and engage younger generations in their work to create healthier marine life.

Grove Farm is one of the largest landholders on Kaua‘i, with total landholdings of about 38,000 acres. Steve Case, cofounder of America Online, purchased Grove Farm in the year 2000.