Quote:
“Each year, I have written how proud I am of my father’s work and how blessed I will be to someday give back to the community. I am so glad to begin my journey of giving back to the nuclear navy with my internship opportunity. The Navy has a strong tradition of passing through the generations. I am blessed to receive this scholarship that is allowing me to study and work towards my goal of supporting our country and protecting our sailors.”
Selected: 2023
Sponsor: CDR Michael Dufek, USN (Ret.)
College: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Year: Senior
Major: Materials Engineering
Academic & Extracurricular Highlights:
• Dean’s Honors List
• Naval Nuclear Laboratories – Knolls Atomic Power Lab, Internship
• Freshman Orientation Leader – Backpacking
Scholarship: Kaplan Public Service Foundation Scholarship named in honor of RDML Lincoln M. Reifsteck, USN & Mrs. Laura Reifsteck