HONOLULU, HI — In August, the Servco Foundation proudly recognized the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program. The Foundation’s scholarship program offers scholarships to the spouses and children of Servco team members to encourage their pursuit of higher education in any field, in an accredited program, at any accredited school. Annually, one-year renewable scholarships of $5,000 are awarded.
This year, the Foundation welcomed five new recipients and celebrated three returning scholars, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to fostering opportunity, education, and community impact.
Katie Thai – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa – Biochemistry
Kamalei Leong – Chaminade University – Nursing
Gavin Kauina – University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu – Information and Computer Science
Sophia Owen – Wellesley College – Neuroscience
Blaise Higa – University of Colorado Denver – Criminal Justice and Sociology
Jessica Arakaki – Oregon State University – BioHealth Sciences
Ryder Okamura – Creighton University – Nursing
- Edward Valdez – University of Hawaiʻi Leeward – Engineering
About Servco Foundation
The Servco Foundation was established in 1986 by Servco Pacific Inc. in recognition of its responsibility as a corporate citizen to the communities it serves. The Foundation serves as a charitable arm, providing over $300,000 grants annually to various 501(c)3 organizations in Hawaii. The Foundation’s scholarship program offers scholarships to the spouses and children of Servco team members to encourage their pursuit of higher education in any field, in an accredited program, at any accredited school. Annually, one-year renewable scholarships of $5,000 are awarded. Over 200 scholarships have been granted over the history of the program.