The Lawrenceville School
We are truly grateful for the support of The Lawrenceville School. The School has been instrumental in the founding and continued growth of Torus: from early funding to helping us share our story with the broader community.
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William Bouton Welles ‘71 Award
Each year, a select group of Third and Fourth Formers receive a generous stipend to pursue original projects in research, writing, or creative work. Established in memory of William Bouton Welles ‘71, the award honors students whose proposals stand out for their innovation, excellence, and potential.
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In 2024, Zikang Jiang ‘25 received $170 to develop an early MVP for Torus and begin testing our value proposition.
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In 2025, Anthony Woo ‘26 and David Chen ‘26 received a $500 Welles Award for their project:
“TORUS: Transforming Food Waste into Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Future.”
This summer research project aims to gather original data and publish findings to raise awareness about food waste and composting through collaborations with local schools, restaurants, and municipal governments.
Hutchins Institute Student Civic Media Grant
The Hutchins Center for Civics awards up to $1,000 grants to media projects that promote civic engagement and shared responsibility. Torus was honored to receive $1,000 in funding for:
“Feeding Hope: Inside New Jersey’s Food Waste Crisis and the Students Turning It Around”
This project explores the unseen impact of food waste and the community-powered movement to fight it, led by youth.
Cocovibe Grant and Recognition
We’re thankful to The Lawrenceville School for the opportunity to speak in front of the entire Fifth Form in Abbott Dining Hall, where we shared our mission and impact. The School also promoted Torus on its official social channels.