Ethan Dome

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar has been amazing. It has given me much more free time to focus on my academic and my own personal growth. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LT Jerry Dome, USN College: University of Hawaii at Manoa...

Karissa Drumgole

2023, Scholars

Quote: “I feel truly blessed to have been chosen as a Dolphin Scholar. I will use this opportunity to further my education and become a Dental Hygienist in the future.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR James Drumgole, USN (Ret.)High School: Dutchtown High SchoolCollege:...

Aviah Dufek

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Everyone has skills that they can use to uplift society and their family. I have been blessed to be able to study and learn about Materials Engineering. My father was able to serve our country through his work on submarines. I look forward to the opportunity...

Ripley Elberfeld

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)...

Noah Ettlich

2023, Scholars

Quote: “To strive for excellence in all fields of my life, while valuing the contributions made by others. I am learning to become a force of positive change in society.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Daniel Ettlich, USNHigh School:  Soli Deo Gloria AcademyCollege:...

Jaime Farah

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means promoting a legacy of strong academics and service to our community.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Jeffrey Farah, USNHigh School:  Kaiser High SchoolCollege: University of GeorgiaYear: SophomoreMajor: Secondary English...

Katelyn Geren

2023, Scholars

Quote: “It means a great deal to me to be a Dolphin Scholar. I am able to honor my father’s legacy as he so proudly served our great country. The Dolphin Scholarship has allowed me to pursue my love of science and medicine by studying nursing. I can’t wait...

Caitlin Hicks

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Because of my father’s service as a Chief Petty Officer serving on submarines, I was able to apply for this scholarship and be selected as a Dolphin Scholar. By being selected, I have been able to focus on my studies so that I can graduate with...

Keelin Hogan

2023, Scholars

Quote: “It means to be that I can represent my family and myself in a navy family going out in the world.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: CAPT Brian Hogan, USN High School:  The Hague School College: College of Charleston Year: Sophomore Major: Sociology Academic &...

Faith Jernigan

2023, Scholars

Quote: “To me, being a SubForce Scholar means being supported as I pursue my future goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.” Selected: 2023 Sponsor: LCDR John Jernigan, USN High School:  Olympic High School College: Western Washington University Year: Junior...

Tyler Johns

2023, Scholars

Quote: “It means everything to be able to honor my father’s service by being a Dolphin Scholar.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR David Johns, USN (Ret.)College: Michigan State UniversityYear: JuniorMajor: Accounting & EconomicsAcademic & Extracurricular...

Maeve Maher

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Growing up with my father in the Submarine Force, I was able to see firsthand 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...

Maggie Mandara

2023, Scholars

Quote: “As a Dolphin Scholar, I’m able to pursue an education without the added stress of worrying about finances. A big thank you to all that made this possible!” Selected: 2023Sponsor: MMACS(SS) Michael Mandara, USN (Ret.)High School:  Smithfield High...

Phillip Mason

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means getting the chance at a higher education. College is not a cheap endeavor, and many kids my age have to take loans that take ages to pay off. With my father about to retire, I’m not entirely sure about our family’s...

Sophia Matthiesen

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means getting the opportunity to be the best Engineer and citizen.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: STSCM(SS) Kyle Matthiesen, USNHigh School:  Camden County High SchoolCollege: Georgia Institute of TechnologyYear: SophomoreMajor: Chemical...

Cecilia Miller

2023, Scholars

Quote: “I am honored to be selected as a Dolphin Scholar. The scholarship allows me to focus on my academics, while having the opportunity to play volleyball on the school team and volunteer in the community.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR Michael Miller, USN (Ret.)High...

Madeline Nemeth

2023, Scholars

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: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Eugene Nemeth, USN (Ret.)High School:  Richland High SchoolCollege:...

Abigail Peterson

2023, Scholars

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...

Caroline Reiss

2023, Scholars

Quote: “I am so appreciative of this award, which will allow me to continue making the most out of my college experience, such that I can become the best engineer and person possible.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CAPT Daniel Reiss, USNHigh School: Robert W. Traip...

Quinn Sawyer

2023, Scholars

Quote: “For me, being a Dolphin Scholar is about what I can do to give back to the community that got me here. Through the support of  the Dolphin Scholarship, I have the means to pursue my education so the skills I learn can come back to benefit my community.”...

MMN1(SS) Michael Shires

2022, 2023, 2024, Scholars

Quote: “I’m proud and privileged to represent my ship in an academic capacity. To me, being a SubForce Scholar means continuing the tradition of excellence I learned as a submariner.” Selected: 2022, 2023, 2024College: Pennsylvania State UniversityYear:...

Caitlin Shupe

2023, Scholars

Quote: “It is an honor to be selected for this scholarship. I have the opportunity to comfortably 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: STSCS(SS)...

Emmalyn Siclare

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Receiving the USS Nautilus Scholarship is an honor. It will allow me to pursue my goal of becoming a nurse practitioner and make an impact in the medical community. I am honored to represent the submarine community and am beyond grateful for their support. ...

Emily Turley

2023, Scholars

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:...

Monique Vieux

2023, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar allows me to advance my education while honoring the military childhood I experienced.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: LCDR Adam Vieux, USNCollege: University of KansasYear: JuniorMajor: Mechanical EngineeringAcademic & Extracurricular...

Grace Wannamaker

2023, Scholars

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...

Stella William

2023, Scholars

Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means honoring my father’s military service, recognizing my academic and social achievements, and easing the financial burden of university, allowing me to focus fully on my education and growth.” Selected: 2023Sponsor: CDR Shawn...

Curtis Buecker

2022, Scholars

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

2022, Scholars

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. This support means that I will be able to focus on my education and prepare myself for serving others in my future career, which is what...

Bryce Byford

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means that through my studies in Environmental Science, I can hopefully help protect the oceans my father and other submariners patrolled.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: MMC(SS) David Byford, USN (Disch.)High School: Ankeny Centennial High...

Reagan Clagg

2022, Scholars

Quote: “To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means that I can further my education with a lessened financial burden on my parents. The assistance I am receiving from my donor and the Foundation allows me to focus on maintaining the grades necessary to achieve my goals.”...

Maya Desai

2022, Scholars

Quote: “I am grateful to be recognized as a Dolphin Scholar and strive to honor the hard work and sacrifice of my father and other submariners.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: CAPT Ravi Desai, USNHigh School: Waterford High SchoolCollege: University of WashingtonYear:...

Casey Duncan

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar is an amazing opportunity to represent a parent who has served our country as a member of the United States Navy Submarine Force. As a Dolphin Scholar, I strive for excellence in academics to represent my sponsor well.” Selected:...

Riley Duttera

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar to me means being prideful of my father’s service and honoring it through educational success that is supported by this foundation. I am grateful for the opportunity I am provided with and represent the Dolphin Scholarship with...

Amaya Francom

2022, Scholars

Quote: “To me, being a Dolphin Scholar means to have integrity, honor, and courage, as well as striving for academic success and being grateful for those who have served and who have made this scholarship opportunity possible for me.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: MMNCS(SS)...

Carter Gille

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar is a huge honor because it allows me to better honor those who served our country by allowing me to pursue a meaninful and impactful education.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: CAPT Matthew Gille, USN (Ret.)High School: Broadneck High...

Emily Grant

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a DSF Scholar is special to me because receiving financial aid on behalf of a joint effort of my father’s submarine service and my own dedication in the classroom – I hope to prove in a sense that I’m trustworthy to pay it forward in...

Lucille Hamman

2022, Scholars

Quote: “This scholarship has meant that I will finish my Psychology degree with much less debt. I have also been able to see a part of the U.S. I would never have been able to without this scholarship.” Selected: 2022 Sponsor: EMC(SS) David Hamman, USN (Ret.) High...

Matthew Hill

2022, Scholars

Quote: “I am grateful to be a recipient of a Dolphin Scholarship. This scholarship will allow me more freedom to investigate my passions without having significant financial concerns. I am glad to have been able to grow up in a military family and I am a proud...

David Long

2022, Scholars

Quote: “To be a Dolphin Scholar means to represent military children like me who are passionate about pursuing knowledge and making a difference in the world” Selected: 2022Sponsor: LCDR Matthew M. Long, USNCollege: University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleYear: JuniorMajor:...

Catherine Longo

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin scholar means that I am part of an elite group. I am the child of a submariner and am honored with the distinction that comes with it. This award will help me toward completing my life goals.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: CAPT James Longo, USN...

Andrew Massie

2022, Scholars

Quote: “It is an honor to be a Dolphin Scholar. This generous support helps me focus and be successful as I pursue my degree in Mechanical Engineering.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: CAPT Richard Massie, USNCollege: University of WashingtonYear: JuniorMajor: Mechanical...

Trina Orr

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar means that I can honor my father’s legacy as a submariner as well as other veterans who have given me the opportunity and blessing to carry out my dreams to be in the medical field serving my country.” Selected: 2022Sponsor:...

Kathleen Sciarrotta

2022, Scholars

Quote: “I am so pleased to stand amongst my fellow Dolphin Scholars as we all strive towards our educational and vocational goals coming from a shared identity in our origins with the submarine community. I am immensely grateful for the support of the Dolphin...

Jackson Shelton

2022, Scholars

Quote: “I am thankful to have been recognized by the organization.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: LT David Shelton, USN (Disch.)College: College of William & MaryYear: SeniorMajor: FinanceAcademic & Extracurricular Highlights: Deloitte Audit Innovation Campus...

Rachel Solomon

2022, Scholars

Quote: “The Dolphin Scholarship means I can complete my undergraduate degree while leaving my options open for what comes next, be that a graduate degree or something else entirely.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: CAPT William Solomon, USN (Ret.)High School: Robert E. Fitch...

Calista Timms

2022

Quote: “The Dolphin Scholar to me is a great opportunity for me to stay out of debt in this time of rising cost of college education. I am very thankful for this scholarship, to be able to continue my academic journey.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: CSS1(SS) Seth...

Matthew Wilkins

2022, Scholars

Quote: “This scholarship has helped me immensely in my educational journey. I have been able to attend Auburn University and successfully transition into my Mechanical Engineering major. The scholarship offered to me has limited the time I have had to work to just...

Wyatt Willard

2022, Scholars

Quote: “I feel privileged to be a Dolphin Scholar. My father served our country on submarines for twenty years, and I hope to embody his work ethic in my studies.” Selected: 2022Sponsor: LCDR Randolph Willard, USN (Ret.)College: California Polytechnic State University...

Roger Wszolek III

2022, Scholars

Quote: “Being a Dolphin Scholar has a lot of meaning to me. I receive some merit based scholarships, however, nothing compares to the privilege to honor my submariner father and all others who have sacrificed for our country as this scholarship does.” Selected: 2022...