Juliana Anderson

Quote: “I am extremely honored to be a USS Delaware SubForce Scholar and represent the submarine community that I grew up in. I am grateful for this opportunity as I further my education and pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian.” Selected:...

Jerald Barnard

Quote: “To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means that I can ensure the legacy of my family in the Submarine Force is continued.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CDR Kevin Barnard, USN High School:  Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology College: Virginia...

Jessica Baugh

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar will allow me to achieve my educational goals, and continue to work to elevate the voices of military kids through my work with Bloom, and my daily interactions with others.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CDR Jonathan Baugh, USNHigh School: ...

Taylor Baugh

Quote: “As a Dolphin Scholar I am proud to represent the hard work that submariners and their families do everyday. I look forward to paying that back into our community and shining my light, as well as helping others learn about the differences of growing up in a...

Matthew Burnett

Quote: “As a SubForce Scholar, a commitment to hard work and integrity is paramount. I will always keep this honor in mind as I go through my undergraduate journey. Representing both my father and my brother who were both qualified submariners is a privilege and an...

Mikaylah Daigle

Quote: “Growing up in a military town has taught me the importance of community and supporting those around you, especially in times of need. Becoming a Dolphin Scholar will help me to pursue a career as a physical therapist and support my community through my...

Agnes Damp

Quote: “I am honored to have been chosen to be a Dolphin Scholar. Thank you for your generosity and support. I feel incredibly blessed to have received this scholarship. The Navy helped my father go to school, and the Submarine Service is helping me accomplish my...

Ethan Dome

Quote: “I am honored to have been selected as a SubForce Scholar. This scholarship will help me pay my remaining fees and allow me to graduate debt-free.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LT Jerry Dome, USN College: University of Hawaii at Manoa Year: Sophomore Major:...

Karissa Drumgole

Quote: “I feel honored to be selected as a SubForce Scholar. This scholarship will help me further my education and future goal of becoming a dental hygienist.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR James Drumgole, USN (Ret.)High School:  Dutchtown High SchoolCollege:...

Aviah Dufek

Quote: “Respect those who came before you. Honor their deeds and learn from their trials. They work to grow you into the next generation. When they are gone and those after you appear, uplift and encourage them. This is the cycle that the Dolphin Scholarship...

Ripley Elberfeld

Quote: “I am deeply appreciative for this award and recognition. The scholarship will help defray the cost of my education, allowing me to focus on achieving my Bachelor’s in biology. I hope to honor my father and the Foundation through my hard work.” Selected:...

Noah Ettlich

Quote: “The Navy is a major part of my life, and my Dad has served both as a Submariner and an Engineering Duty Officer. Moving around the country, experiencing different locations, and being immersed in Navy culture has formed my personhood. As a SubForce Scholar, I...

Jaime Farah

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means continuing a legacy of service and academic excellence.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CAPT Jeffrey Farah, USN High School:  Kaiser High School College: University of Georgia Year: Freshman Major: Secondary English Education Academic...

Alexis Ford

Quote: “I am honored to be a SubForce Scholar recipient. Accepting this scholarship will allow me to focus on my academics. I am proud to carry on the strong submarine tradition that my family is steeped in.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: FORCM Neil Ford, USNHigh School: ...

Kassandra Fort

Quote: “To be a SubForce Scholar means that I will be able to further my education thanks to the hard work my dad put into the USS Colorado.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: ITSCS(SS) Nicholas Fort, USN (Ret.) High School:  Montville High School College: Three Rivers...

Katelyn Geren

Quote: “I an honored to be chosen as a 2023 Dolphin Scholar. As my father so proudly served our country, I hope to maintain his legacy and dedication to serve others as I pursue my career in nursing.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LT Robert Geren, USN (Ret.) High School: ...

Logan Guise

Quote: “As a SubForce Scholar recipient, I will be able to take the legacy of service created by my family before me and continue it as I prepare for my first year of teaching.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR Brian Guise, USN (Ret.)College: Grove City CollegeYear:...

Caitlin Hicks

Quote: “Earning this scholarship means decreasing the financial burden on my family so that I can continue my education and develop new medicine to better the world. It also means honoring my father’s service legacy, who served honorably for 20 years.” Selected:...

Keelin Hogan

Quote: “By being a SubForce Scholar I feel like I am representing the submarine community, especially the USS Delaware community. I am proud to be the daughter of a submariner, and having the experience of growing up as a military kid.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CAPT...

Faith Jernigan

Quote: “To me, being a SubForce Scholar means I will be further supported as I pursue my future academic goals.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR John Jernigan, USNHigh School:  Olympic High SchoolCollege: Western Washington UniversityYear: SophomoreMajor: Elementary...

Tyler Johns

Quote: “I am incredibly proud to be a part of something my father worked very hard and sacrificed for. I can build on the work laid forth when he joined the Submarine Force.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LCDR David Johns, USN (Ret.) College: Michigan State University Year:...

Tressa Kim

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar as a scholarship recipient holds tremendous meaning to me. It represents a culmination of my academic efforts, dedication, and the recognition of my potential by the esteemed organization offering the scholarship. The financial support...

Mason Laing

Quote: “As a SubForce Scholar, I embrace my unique journey, while acknowledging the challenges it brought. This scholarship allows me to start my own passions in my education.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Kelly Laing, USNHigh School:  Central Kitsap High...

Maeve Maher

Quote: “Growing up with my father in the Submarine Force, I was able to see the great work submariners do in service to our country and am proud and appreciative to have been chosen as a Dolphin Scholarship winner. Next year I plan to attend Northeastern University...

Maggie Mandara

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that I am able to pursue an education that I plan to use to help change the world, with less worry about affording it; all while paying respect to my father’s service, which I wouldn’t be here without. Thank you DSF!”...

Phillip Mason

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar not only means I get to represent military families, but also under-represented minorities in a STEM field, and at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CAPT Eric Mason, USN High School: ...

Sophia Matthiesen

Quote: “Being selected as a SubForce Scholar is an incredible honor and gives me the resources to pursue my dreams and create a brighter future for the environment we all rely on.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: STSCM(SS) Kyle Matthiesen, USN High School:  Camden County High...

Cecilia Miller

Quote: “I am honored to be selected as a SubForce Scholar. The scholarship will allow me to focus on my academics, while having the opportunity to play volleyball on the school’s team and volunteer in the community.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LCDR Michael Miller,...

Madeline Nemeth

Quote: “I’m humbled to be selected as a Dolphin Scholar. With this award, I’ll be able to honor my father’s service and pursue a career in engineering.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CAPT Eugene Nemeth, USN (Ret.) High School:  Richland High School...

Abigail Peterson

Quote: “I am extremely grateful and honored to accept this opportunity to be a Dolphin Scholar. My father’s 30 years of service has taught me the importance of giving back to the community, and to never be afraid of doing the right thing. I am very proud to not...

Renee Prieto

Quote: “I am very appreciative for the opportunities provided to me from being a part of the military community. Being a Dolphin Scholar, to me, means honoring those who have sacrificed for our country by exceling in my academic expectations, and in turn honoring...

Cassie Radford

Quote: “I am extremely grateful to be a USS Hampton SubForce Scholar. Thank you to all of the generous donors for helping me to attend college. My biggest thanks to the crew and families of the USS Hampton and the submarine community for your service and everything...

Caroline Reiss

Quote: “The Dolphin Scholarship is a recognition of both my dad’s service and of my dedication to learning. I am incredibly thankful for and honored by this opportunity. This funding will allow me to make the most out of my college experience and foster my...

Victoria Sawyer

Quote: “For me, being a SubForce Scholar means that I can achieve my educational goals and use my skills to serve my community and the causes I care about. I am incredibly grateful to the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation for helping me realize my goals. ” Selected: 2023...

Miranda Schwartz

Quote: “To be a SubForce Scholar and to be able to represent and honor my grandfather and his service to this country is a feeling like no other. It means the world to me when I can go to my grandpa and tell him that the service he gave is helping pave the way for me...

Jillian Scott

Quote: “As the second oldest child of teen parents, the importance of being a SubForce Scholar is something that has been instilled in me from a very young age. Both my parents stressed how important it is to work hard in school and to always do my best. As a...

MMN1(SS) Michael Shires

Quote: “It’s a huge privilege to be able to represent the Submarine Force, and the USS Indiana. The scholarship will reduce my financial burden while pursuing courses and being full time Active Duty, keeping me inspired to pursue educational goals.” Selected:...

Caitlin Shupe

Quote: “It is an absolute honor to be selected as a Dolphin Scholar. I can now have the opportunity to achieve my academic goals without financial stress on my family as well as have my father’s service in the Navy be acknowledged.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor:...

Emmalyn Siclare

Quote: “Being a Nautilus Scholar allows me to honor the sacrifices my father and countless others have made for our country. I can now pursue the education and freedom that all those brave men and women fought for, and I am honored to receive this scholarship.”...

Emily Turley

Quote: “To me, being a SubForce Scholar is a symbol of the hardwork and dedication that my father and I put into create a lasting legacy in our community – him as a submariner, and me as a student in the pursuit of a veterinary science degree. ” Selected: 2023...

Monique Vieux

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar allows me to recognize my academic achievement while also honoring my dad, a naval submarine officer. The military experience shaped me into who I am today. ” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR Adam Vieux, USNCollege: University of...

Alayna Vilardi

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means a great deal to me! Being supported as I work to reach my academic goals is such a blessing and encouragement. With the education I am attaining through the help of this scholarship, I will be able to positively impact my...

Grace Wannamaker

Quote: “I am incredibly honored to have been selected to be a SubForce Scholar, allowing me to continue the legacy set forth by my dad and all those that serve our country. I could not be more grateful for this opportunity as I further my education and give back to my...

Grace Wiley

Quote: “I am honored to have been chosen from a group of very qualified applicants to represent the USS HAMPTON and Submarine Force at my college. I have lived my whole life as a military child and a submariner’s daughter, and I’m excited to be named...

Stella William

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means honoring my father’s service in the Submarine Force, recognizing my academic pursuits and community engagement, and relieving my family’s financial burden.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CDR Shawn William, USN High School: ...

Elijah Yocum

Quote: “A SubForce Scholar means to give every endeavor your all whether it be in life or academics and be uncompromising in the pursuit of your goals.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LCDR David Yocum, USN High School:  Great Bridge High School College: Indiana University...

Samuel Berry

Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means that I can focus more on studying and school work rather than the cost of college.”   Selected: 2022Sponsor: MMCM(SS) Charles Berry, USN (Ret.)College: University of North FloridaYear: SeniorMajor: AccountingScholarship:...

Curtis Bueker

Quote: “Submarines have always been a big part of my life. They are what provided both my dad and grandpa a job, my dad having served on multiple submarines and my grandpa working on them at EB. Submarines dictated where I lived; my dad was stationed in Connecticut,...

Grace Burkholder

Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means that I am able to receive support from the military community as a child of a service member. I am supported so that I can further my education in order to continue my dads legacy of serving others in the future, which is a...

Bryce Byford

Quote: “To me being a Dolphin Scholar means that through my studies I can protect the oceans my father and other submariners patrolled.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: MMC(SS) David Byford, USN (Disch.)High School: Ankeny Centennial High SchoolCollege: Iowa State...