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Savannah Spradling

Savannah Spradling USS Bowfin Memorial Scholarship “Being a SubForce Scholar means I get to follow my dreams while honoring my dad’s service. I learned what true commitment, dedication, and hard work means by watching him in his carreer, along with the...

Henry Stern

Henry Stern Dolphin Scholarship “The Dolphin Scholarship is a great honor that will allow me to pursue my academic interests with significantly less financial stress in college. I see the award as not only a recognition of my success in high schoool, but also my...

Caroline Stites

Caroline Stites Dolphin Scholarship “To me, being a Dolphin Scholars means having the opportunity to give back to the submarine community for everything that they have given me. It means honoring the service my dad did as a submariner and getting to use my...

Eden Thorpe

Eden Thorpe Dolphin Scholarship “Personally, the meaning associated with being a Dolphin Scholar holds great pride and inspiration. I feel great pride in my ability to receive this scholarship and in my academic pursuits. Being a Dolphin Scholar inspires me to...

Anna Kate Verdoni

Anna Kate Verdoni Dolphin Scholarship “I am incredibly blessed to be the daughter of a Navy Submariner who has shown me the necessary dedication in order to preserve the freedom of our country and who has instilled in me appreciation and gratitude for all...

Kalel Wilks

Kalel Wilks Dolphin Scholarship “Being a Dolphin Scholar is deeply meaningful to me. It honors my father’s two decades of military service and reflects the grit and perseverance he instilled in me. Although I am not eligible for the GI Bill, this...

Emma Woodard

Emma Woodard Dolphin Scholarship “Being selected as a Dolphin Scholar is a culmination of my hard work and my father’s sacrifice for our country as a submariner. I am extremely grateful to have been selected! It takes some pressure off of my financial...

Fuller Young

Fuller Young USS Montana (SSN 794) Scholarship “Being a Dolphin Scholar means to dedicate yourself to making the nation we have inherited from our parents, especially those who have served our nation in the armed forces. Even if we may not follow that same path,...

Amy Anderson

Quote: “Being selected as a SubForce Scholar is an incredible honor that recognizes the strength and resilience of life as a submarine spouse. This scholarship not only supports my educational journey, but also values the Silent Service community and its supporting...

Emma Anderson

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that you are dedicated, not only to school, but to everything you do in life. I am honored to be one of the SubForce Scholarship recipients and to be associated with such high achieving people who have served our country.”...

Juliana Anderson

2023, 2024, 2025, Scholars

Quote: “I am extremely honored to be a USS Delaware SubForce Scholar and represent the submarine community that I grew up in. It motivates me to pursue my goals in occupational therapy with dedication and pride, knowing I carry the support of those who...

Madeline Anderson

Quote: “Through this scholarship, I’m gaining a lot more financial freedom during my time in college to complete my degree without stress. I’m also proud to honor my dad’s 26 years in the Submarine Force. I’m grateful to be given the...

Emily Barrett

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that I am constantly reminded of the time my father has sacrificed to serve our country. I am beyond blessed to use this scholarship to continue my education and enable me to find a great job to give back to my family.” Selected:...

Hannah Baugh

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar will allow me to represent the incredibly resilient community of military families which I came from, while also supporting me in my journey to become a teacher. With my career in teaching, I hope to create an empathetic and...

Mason Chmielewski

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar is both an honor and a blessing. It allows me to continue my academic journey with purpose and passion while it lightens the financial burden on my family. I will strive to make a lasting impact in the world and give back to the...

Olivia Costello

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means being able to achieve my goals of a higher education in engineering. It means so much to have been selected by an organization that wants to help the families of servicemen just like my father.” Selected: 2025Sponsor: LCDR John...

Adele Daniels

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that I get to represent my father’s hard work in the Submarine Force while also going on to achieve success in my field of work.” Selected: 2025 Sponsor: LCDR Kurtis Daniels, USN (Ret.) College: SUNY Plattsburgh Year:...

Lily Ditman

Quote: “To be a SubForce Scholar means to have integrity, determination, and a willingness to lead.” Selected: 2025Sponsor: HMC(SS) David Ditman, USN (Ret.)High School: Stone Bridge SchoolCollege: Florida Gulf Coast UniversityYear: FreshmanMajor: Marine...

Saige Flores

Quote: “I am proud of and inspired by my dad’s service on submarines for our country. I am also immensely grateful for the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation for honoring families like mine with financial support as I walk through my own journey of service through...

Grace Forry

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar highlights the military legacy of my father who served on the USS Gato. It is an honor to be a recipient of such a prestigious scholarship. This also means I can focus more of my time and energy on my coursework, including student...

Shyla Generals

Quote: “Being able to receive this scholarship from a community that has greatly impacted myself and my family positively has been very rewarding. This continues to influence me and encourage me to finish out my years at university.” Selected: 2025Sponsor: ITECM(SS)...

Kathryn Gieleghem

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that I will be able to continue serving my community just like my father, mother, grandfather, great uncle, and many others who came before me. Pursuing higher education in teaching allows me to help military kids like me find...

Aiden Greene

Aiden Greene EMCM(SS) Robert D. Ice USN (Ret.) Scholarship “Being a SubForce Scholar means carrying forward the legacy of dedication, service, and sacrifice that my parents embodied during their time in the Armed Forces. This scholarship enables me to develop...

Nolan Greene

Quote: “I am honored to have been selected for this scholarship. I am grateful to have the opportunity to further my education on account of my father’s service. This scholarship will allow me to pursue a degree in business and have the chance to give back to my...

William Greene

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar allows me to proudly represent my family and our nation’s service members. It’s an honor to have this support, which has furthered my dedication of leadership and service. This is a commitment to continue succeeding and...

Joseph Gutierrez

Quote: “I am deeply grateful to be a SubForce Scholar, as this scholarship eases my family’s financial burden and allows me to focus on earning my bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. This degree is vital for my goal of defending the United States in...

Ashley Hammond

Quote: “It is truly an honor to be a SubForce Scholar. This scholarship will grant me opportunities to further my education at the University of Denver. I am so fortunate to have been selected and I am eager to continue to gain new experiences at DU that will...

Taylor Hammond

Quote: “I’m incredibly grateful to be named a SubForce Scholar, as it allows me to honor my grandfather – someone I never had the chance to meet, but who continues to impact my life. This award will help me thrive academically as I pursue my studies in...

Gabriel Huff

Quote: “I am honored to be selected as a SubForce Scholar. This opportunity will allow me to continue my education and help to make the world a better place.” Selected: 2025 Sponsor: LT Kenneth Huff, USN (Disch.) College: Roger Williams University Year: Sophomore...

Eva Jacinto

Quote: “It is truly an honor to be recognized as a SubForce Scholar. I can’t express how grateful I am for this opportunity, not just for the support in my studies, but for what it represents. This award reflects the dedication and hard work my father has put...

Carter Jaehn

Quote: “To me, being a SubForce Scholar means that I have the opportunity to honor my father’s legacy and all the sacrifices he has made for me in my pursuit of medical school. This scholarship helps me achieve my dream to attend and play lacrosse at Messiah...

Jessica Kendrick

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that I will be able to achieve my academic goals and successfully get a degree in chemical engineering! I’m so grateful to the people who have made such a program possible, especially the sponsors of this scholarship and...

Jacob Kidd

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means honoring my father’s years of service and commitment by pursuing higher education. I am incredibly grateful for the support both our troops and this scholarship will provide.” Selected: 2025 Sponsor: CDR Michael Kidd, USN...

Mariel King

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar highlights not only the dedication and commitment associated with academics, but also is a reminder of the dedication and commitment that defines my father’s service to the country under this organization. I am incredibly...

MMN1(SS) David Knittel, USN (Disch.)

2024, 2025, Scholars

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means continuing on the highest standards set for me in the Submarine Community onward through my college career. It represents to me that even though you may take off your uniform, you always wear your Dolphins.” Selected:...

Kayla Lovell

Kayla Lovell Norfolk Submarine Officers Spouses' Association Scholarship “Being a Dolphin Scholar means pushing yourself to your full potential while making a positive impact on the world. It has enabled me to explore many new opportunities in college....

Andrew Luff

Quote: “As a submariner in the U.S. Navy, my father instilled the value of service in me. I knew that I wanted to study a subject in college that would allow me to give back to my country, so I decided to study public policy. Being a SubForce Scholar is an incredible...

Sarah Mabry

Quote: “To be a SubForce Scholar is to proudly represent my father and his loyal service to our nation. I am greatly honored to receive this generous scholarship. I am excited to be able to give back to the world through my studies and future endeavors. Thank you to...

Kathryn Martin

Quote: “It is a huge honor to be selected as a SubForce Scholar for the USS Bowfin Memorial Scholarship. As a military child, I see firsthand the dedication and respect my dad has implemented his whole life to the military – and I strive to reflect that.”...

Evangeline Micheli

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means that I have the opportunity to pursue a degree in psychology at the University of Rhode Island. I am also able to honor my father’s service in the United States Navy and aboard the USS Indiana.” Selected: 2025Sponsor:...

Alexis Nawara

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar is a great opportunity to honor my dad and brother’s submarine service while being supported in my own academic and professional development. My engineering studies have helped me in two internships supporting submarine...

Madison O’Donnell

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means I have been recognized for all my hard work and my accomplishments. Just like the many achievements and hard work our Submarine Force accomplishes every day. Being accepted is an honor and a privilege that will provide many...

William O’Donnell

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means honoring my family’s Navy legacy, while beginning my own journey of service. Growing up as a military child taught me the values of resilience, duty, and sacrifice. To me, this scholarship represents a commitment to uphold...

Kaden Penetrante

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means being able to represent my family and make them proud, as well as making myself proud as I pursue my goals, education, and helping my community.” Selected: 2025 Sponsor: CAPT Wendel Penetrante, USN High School: Olympian High...

Morgan Peterson

Quote: “Being a SubForce Scholar means a lot to me because it shows that others believe in my potential. I’m very grateful that the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation offers this support. This scholarship supports my education in an important way, and I’m...

Morgen Piehl

Quote: “I’m grateful and honored to be named a SubForce Scholar. This award will allow me the opportunity to continue my education and focus on earning my bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. I’m very grateful to the Submarine Force community...

Samantha Radford

Quote: “I am profoundly grateful to have been selected as a Dolphin Scholar, and I want to thank the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation donors for generously supporting students like me for 65 years. This incredible scholarship will help me to pursue a career in Public...

Emerson Reifsteck

Quote: “Being a SubForce Dolphin Scholar is an honor. It reminds me each day of the sacrifices my family has made to support the Submarine Force and the amazing contributions the U.S. Submarine Force has made toward enduring stability. It motivates me to carry on that...

Eric Rodriguez

Quote: “As a plank owner of the USS Montana (SSN 794), I take great pride in having helped bring the Virginia-class submarine to life, a role that demanded dedication, technical precision, and leadership from the start. That experience has inspired me to pursue...

Ethan Sanders

Quote: “Selection as a SubForce Scholar is an incredible honor, strengthing my pride and respect both for the submarine community and our common commitment to excellence. This scholarship is not just financial support – it’s a badge of survival, sacrifice,...

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