2025
Quote: “Being selected for a Dolphin Scholarship is a huge honor. I have always been proud to say that my father served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear submariner. Now I get to honor his dedication to our country as I pursue a degree in Biology at UC Santa...
2025, Scholars
Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means to embody the key characteristics of the Submarine Force: perseverance, technicality, and dedication. I am honored to be a SubForce Scholar and am proud to continue my father’s legacy of hard work as I pursue my college...
2025, Scholars
Quote: “Being selected to be a SubForce Scholar is a great honor. It grants me the ability to respect my father’s work as a submariner, and continue to strive to benefit this nation and its military forces to the best of my abilities.” Selected: 2025 Sponsor:...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means that I am honoring my dad and the many servicepeople in my family. I will use this scholarship to continue my computer science studies and cybersecurity. I am very grateful for this opportunity afforded to me through my dad...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means that I get to further my academic journey, and in turn, get to make positive impacts on people in my future career.” Selected: 2024 Sponsor: MM1(SS) Heath A. Bennett, USN (Disch.) College: University of Texas – Dallas Year:...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar allows me to carry on my father’s legacy of service while also pursuing my dream of being a veterinarian. It is both an honor and privilege to represent members of the Submarine Force.” Selected: 2024Sponsor: ET1(SS) Andrew C....
2024, Scholars
Quote: “I am honored to be selected as a SubForce Scholar. I am thankful for programs like this that recognize the hard work of our military members and their children. My dad was unable to afford college when he was my age, so he joined the military to fund his...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar is an incredible honor that I am fortunate enough to have. Because of this scholarship, I’m able to pursue my dreams without worrying about the money. Thanks to this foundation, and the hard work of my father, I know I have a...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar helps me to show my dad that I recognize all the hard work he has done to keep me safe and protected. I am honored to be recognized by the submarine community that commit their lives to keeping others safe. I will strive to go about...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means more to me than just receiving a scholarship. It’s about being part of a community that honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Submarine Force. As the child of a submariner, I feel proud to represent the values of...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “The Dolphin Scholarship has presented me with a lifetime opportunity to pursue my education at a top institution. This organization’s trust in me and my talents has been a motivating factor for my success so far in college.” Selected: 2024Sponsor:...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar is an honor unlike any other. I look forward to serving my community with my degree in business management, just as my father proudly served his community throughout his 30-year Navy career. Thank you!!” Selected: 2024Sponsor:...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “I am extremely grateful to be selected as a SubForce Scholar. This will allow me to continue my education at my dream school and will provide me with the opportunities and experiences that will maximize my education, volunteer, and community outreach. Thank...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “To be a SubForce Scholar means to carry on the legacy of those who served. It means to pursue excellence academically and socially, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth in the pursuit of contributing positively to our world.” Selected: 2024...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “It’s an honor to be awarded the Dolphin Scholarship. I have always wanted to be a pilot and with the Foundation’s generous support, it is becoming a reality that’s closer than ever. I can’t wait to start the next step in my aviation...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Because of my father’s service as a Submariner and Engineering Duty Officer I have gotten to travel the world, I plan to continue his legacy of service and academic excellence, and follow in his footsteps as a Naval Officer. The SubForce scholarship will...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means exceedingly more than just financial support. It represents my personal commitment to personal growth, academic excellence, and contributing to the community. It proves responsibility, drive, resilience, perseverance, and my...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means supporting my dad’s navy legacy through my own academic achievements, continuing my commitment to my education, and helping others through my extracurricular activities.” Selected: 2024 Sponsor: ET1(SS) Paul Helton,...
2024, Scholars
Quote: To me, being a Dolphin Scholar is a source of pride that motivates me to be my best self. As a Dolphin Scholar, I’m grateful for the opportunities I have because of the sacrifices my family made for myself and others.” Selected: 2024 Sponsor: LCDR...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “I feel incredibly lucky and grateful for the Dolphin Scholarship. To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means upholding the values of respect, service, and integrity that I have seen my father demonstrate in the Submarine Force for over 30 years.” Selected: 2024...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “To be a SubForce Scholar is to be an example for other military children inside and outside the classroom, and serve as a hallmark for other military children.” Selected: 2024 Sponsor: CDR Shawn Kiernan, USN (Ret.) High School: William P. Clements...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “I am so blessed to continue another year as a Dolphin Scholar. This scholarship has truly allowed me to pursue my dream career at Covenant College with skills that will allow me to give back to various communities in the same ways that I have been so greatly...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Both my sister and I were awarded this scholarship. The Dolphin Scholarship Foundation has been crucial for us in both of our experiences. I am very fortunate to have received this opportunity and follow in her footsteps.” Selected: 2024 Sponsor: CDR Robert...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means I get the chance to reflect both my hard wrok as well as the sacrifices my family – especially my dad – have made throughout his service in the Navy. This scholarship is more than financial support: it’s a...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means embodying leadership, academic excellence, and service to the community all to honor my father’s service and the sacrifices of all who serve.” Selected: 2024Sponsor: MMC(SS) John D. Morgan, II, USN (Ret.)High...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar helps me to continue pushing forward so that I can achieve my dreams.” Selected: 2024Sponsor: CDR Glenn H. Porterfield, USN (Ret.)College: Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityYear: SeniorMajor: MathematicsAcademic & Extracurricular...
Scholars
Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means to honor my father’s work as a submariner, as well as the work of all who came before him. It is thanks to the Dolphin Scholarship that I may continue to work hard for my family, education, and community.” Selected:...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Growing up the SubForce community has always been an important and supportive aspect of my life. Seeing my dad’s sacrifice and dedication to his work and to his family is what built my own dedication and resilience to my education and to everything...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means being able to honor my dad’s legacy of service in the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. He was called to serve our country and I am called to serve the world in ministry. Following his footsteps of service allows me to honor him...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “I am honored to receive this scholarship to further my education beacuse it has been held by so many other impressive students. I am inspired by the hard work of my parents, and especially my Dad, who not only made me eligible for this honor through his...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar is great because it shows that hard work pays off. I will be able to graduate with less debt and for that I am very thankful.” Selected: 2024Sponsor: LT Joseph R. Streit, USN (Disch.)High School: Coastal Christian High SchoolCollege:...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means that I can be in a college that helps me pursue my passion and develop skills in my field. It allows me to thrive in college and pursue higher education in a place where I can truly grow as a student and as a professional.”...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “Through the generosity of the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation, I am able to pursue my dream of a liberal arts education at Benedictine College, which has prepared me to transform the culture in America through an ordinary – but intentional –...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “This scholarship has been invaluable in my educational journey. I have been able to attend Auburn University and have completed my freshman year in my Hotel and Restaurant major. This scholarship I received has opened up time to allow me to get a 4.0 GPA in my...
2024, Scholars
Quote: “This scholarship is more than just financial support, it’s a testament to the dedication and sacrifices my family and I have made in service to our country. I am deeply grateful for this honor and committed to honoring it thorugh my higher education.”...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means that I can ensure the legacy of my family in the Submarine Force is continued.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CDR Kevin Barnard, USNHigh School: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & TechnologyCollege: Virginia...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar allows me to achieve my educational goals, and continue to work to elevate the voices of military kids through my work with the National Military Family Association, and my daily interactions with others.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CDR...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “As a SubForce Scholar, I am so grateful to have received this award. I will continue to honor the work of the DSF and all those who have served, including my dad, by pursuing my academic goals every day, and dedicating myself to advancing the field of...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means upholding the honor of all those who came before me. Honoring my family, community, and peers is incredibly important to me, and something I always strive for. This also means representing the character of the organization in...
2023, Scholars
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...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “I am incredibly grateful to be a Dolphin Scholar. The support I have received has been incredibly helpful and has allowed me to stay focused on my academics. I greatly appreciate this opportunity.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LT Jerry Dome, USN (Ret.)College:...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “It means so much to me that I am a recipient of the Dolphin Scholarship. I will continue to use this amazing opportunity to pursue my future career in dental hygiene.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LCDR James Drumgole, USN (Ret.) High School: Dutchtown High School...
2023, Scholars
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...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “I feel proud representing those who support me in my academic journey. I’ve been able to focus on achieving both in the classroom and in seeking new opportunities. It’s been an honor to be named a Dolphin Scholar.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: ETNCM(SS)...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar provides me with the resources I need to pursue my personal and academic passions. With the benevolence of the foundation, I am able to learn and pursue career opportunities without the financial pressure I would have otherwise. I have...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means that I will continue to strive for academic excellence and service within my community.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Jeffrey Farah, USN (Ret.)High School: Kaiser High SchoolCollege: University of GeorgiaYear: JuniorMajor:...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “It means a great deal to be able to honor my father’s work while in the Navy through my studies, while also paving my own legacy.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LT Robert Geren, USN (Ret.)High School: Three Rivers Middle CollegeCollege: SUNY New PaltzYear:...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means honoring my dad’s service as a submariner and making the most of every opportunity his sacrifice helped make possible. As an out-of-state student, this scholarship has eased a big financial burden on my family, letting...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means being part of a community bigger than myself. Dolphin Scholars get the privilege to represent the military and our families through our educational endeavors.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Brian Hogan, USNHigh School: The Hague...
2023, Scholars
Quote: “To me, being a SubForce Scholar means being supported as I pursue my future goal of becoming an elementary school teacher, with an ELL endorsement.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR John Jernigan, USN (Ret.)High School: Olympic High SchoolCollege: Western...
