Quote:
“Being a Dolphin Scholar is an honor because it connects my education to my family’s Navy service and to a community that values commitment, resilience, and service. This scholarship has reduced the financial pressure of college and helped me focus academically, maintain a 4.0 GPA, and become more involved at Auburn. I am grateful for DSF’s investment in my future as I continue preparing for a career in hospitality and events.”
Selected: 2024
Sponsor: LCDR William G. Wilkins, Jr., USN (Ret.)
High School: Lambert High School
College: Auburn University
Year: Junior
Major: Hotel & Restaurant Management
Academic & Extracurricular Highlights:
• 2025 Masters Internship
• Hotel & Restaurant Management Club, Founding President
• Eta Sigma Delta, Secretary, Treasurer
• Laurel Hotel & Spa Lodging Lab
Scholarship: TM3(SS) Steven Charles Miksad, USS Scorpion (SSN 589) Scholarship