Civil Engineering
Elijah Dominici
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa · GPA 3.12“I am very thankful to be given the opportunity to continue my education with the help of the FAMES scholarship program.”
I — Who can apply
We invest in people who lead — and lift others as they go.
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Students
Hawai‘i students continuing their education in college, trade, or professional programs.
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Young community leaders
Emerging leaders with a record of service who want to grow their impact.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs
Founders and future business owners building the skills to launch and lead.
II — How it works
From application to Gala night.
Deadline · August 15, 2026
Recipients are honored on stage at the Gala on October 10, 2026. Email your transcript, essay, and headshot to joni@fameshawaii.org.
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Apply online
Tell us about your goals, your community involvement, and how a scholarship would help you move forward.
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Committee review
Our selection committee reviews every application for leadership, service, and potential.
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Recipients notified
Selected applicants are contacted ahead of the Gala and invited to attend as honored guests.
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Awarded at the Gala
Scholarships are presented on stage at the Annual FAMES Gala — and recipients join a growing network of mentors and alumni.
III — 2025 scholarship recipients
Meet the students you make possible.
Nursing · Kapi‘olani Community College · GPA 3.5
“I am committed to using my education to contribute positively to Hawai‘i’s healthcare community and inspire others to serve.”
Micah Caldaizo
PhD, Business Administration
Quang Loc Lam
University of Hawai‘i · GPA 3.79Winner of the 2025 UH Venture Competition, and an instructor at the Shidler College of Business.
Student
Trachelle Layola
University of Hawai‘i · GPA 4.0“I like to emphasize the dedication it takes to heal rather than the unfortunate events that I’m trying to heal from.”
STEM
Monica Lum
Hanalani Schools · GPA 4.13“I hope to pursue a career in information science, where I can combine my interests in technology and problem-solving.”
Medicine
Angel Lynn Talana
UH John A. Burns School of Medicine · GPA 4.0“Growing up in Wahiawā, I became deeply aware of the barriers many families face in accessing health care.”
Nursing
Shannia Wilber
Hawai‘i Pacific University · GPA 3.30“A little help you offer could be a huge blessing for someone else.”
IV — Hero Awardees
Honoring the lives that lift others.
Hero Awardee
Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu
BS, DDS, FAGD, Ph.D
Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu is a graduate of St. Louis School, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Northwestern University Dental School and the Olympian International Sport Medicine College. He served in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard and five years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, from 1951 to 1955. Dr. Tseu is a Member of the Board of Regents and a Fellow of the University of Oxford, England.
Hero Awardee
Emily Baptiste
Founder of HMAA & Community Leader
Emily Baptiste and the Arnold Baptiste Family are the founders of HMAA, one of the largest healthcare providers in the State of Hawai‘i. Emily grew up in Honolulu, attended Maryknoll School (Class of ’53), where she received the Noblesse Oblige Award in 2022, and the University of Hawai‘i, and served as AAUW President.
VI — Questions