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 2020 scholarship recipient, Lauren Kwee has been studying physics and computer science at Harvard University. Here is an update from Lauren Kwee:
“The Paubox Kahikina Scholarship will not only help me to pay for my education but will also connect me with other scholarship recipients and mentors, this provides me with a community that supports computer science as a profession in Hawaii”
Watch: Paubox Kahikina Scholarship 2020 Recipient | Lauren Kwee