A total of ten outstanding Hawaiʻi students have been honored as recipients of the prestigious 2024 Bayer Hawaiʻi Life Sciences Scholarship. The recipients, hailing from various high schools across the state, represent a diverse array of talent and dedication to the field of life sciences.
The recipients of the scholarship are as follows:
Alyssa Pong (Mililani High School)
Anica Ancheta (H.P. Baldwin High School)
Emily Hegrenes (Lahainaluna High School)
Kielyn Guzman (Maui High School)
Kylie Lucas (Pearl City High School)
Madison Strand (King Kekaulike High School)
Maia Payne (Kalaheo High School)
Mailani Higa (Aiea High School)
Tara Zamani (Kīhei Charter High School)
Stephanie Lee (Kalani High School)
This esteemed scholarship, open to graduating seniors from all high schools in Hawaiʻi, supports students pursuing disciplines related to the life sciences at accredited colleges or universities. With a commitment to fostering excellence in scientific education, the scholarship program has awarded over $175,000 to deserving students in Hawaiʻi.
Alan Takemoto, representing Bayer Hawaiʻi Community Affairs, emphasized the significance of investing in the education of young minds, stating, “At Bayer, we believe that investing in young people’s education is crucial for the future of science and more importantly, the future of our communities. The caliber of the applications we received for this year’s scholarship program was exceptional, and we urge these outstanding students to maintain their passion and dedication throughout their educational journey.”
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