Servco STEP Scholarships Awarded to Six UH

Six University of Hawaiʻi community college students have been awarded the 2026 Servco Technical Education Program (STEP) scholarship. The program, announced on August 28, 2026, provides tuition, books, and paid apprenticeship work for automotive technology students.

According to the University of Hawaiʻi news source, the scholarships from Servco Pacific Inc. support students pursuing their automotive technology degrees at four UH campuses: Leeward Community College, Honolulu Community College, Kauaʻi Community College and the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.

2026 Scholarship Recipients

The 2026 recipients are: Josiah Tania and Justin Ryan Abad from Leeward CC, Bronson Okamura and Cyrus Medverd from Honolulu CC, Joshua Galiza from Kauaʻi CC, and Robbiel Lyndon Fronda from UH Maui College.

Program Benefits and Structure

Lance Ichimura, senior vice president of automotive distribution at Servco, explained the initiative's goal. "STEP is one of the most direct ways we invest in the future of our workforce," Ichimura said. "As our industry evolves, developing local talent ensures Servco and Hawaiʻi have a strong pipeline of skilled technicians for years to come."

The program, which has partnered with local community colleges since 1991, covers tuition and books for recipients. Students also gain part-time paid employment at Servco as technician apprentices and receive mentorship from the company's technical training team. Upon completing their associate degrees and securing a technician position at Servco, recipients are also eligible for funding for tools.

A Workforce Pipeline

The scholarship is designed to build a local talent pool for the automotive industry. Servco views it as a key investment to address industry evolution and secure skilled technicians for the future. For more on student achievements and team developments, see our squad and stats pages.

The news report includes photographs of the recipients, such as Josiah Tania and Justin Ryan Abad waving a shaka in a car garage. It highlights the direct link between education and career placement, supporting workforce development tracked in our standings.

It finishes by listing the specific campuses involved and the names of the awardees. No application deadline or future cycle dates are provided in the source material.