AFCEA Scholarship Winners
AFCEA Educational Foundation scholarships are merit-based and awarded for academic excellence, leadership qualities and the recipients' potential to succeed. The scholarships provide monetary assistance for deserving students, teachers and military personnel engaged in disciplines related to hard science and technology.
Scholarship winners come from academic and military institutions around the world. Winners embody the goals of the AFCEA Educational Foundation and are the key to the future.
Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship
- Chelsea Villalobos, Western Governors University
Intel-AFCEA Scholarship
- Raymond Jaure, Graduate, The University of Texas- San Antonio
- Callie Jones, Graduate, University of Michigan
- Sarah Sterling, Undergraduate, National University
- Blake Pearsall, Undergraduate, University of Akron
- Brent Pizzamiglio, Undergraduate, Old Dominion University
- Norman 'Ricky' Bennett, Undergraduate, Western Governors University
- Chandler Lawrence, Undergraduate, Bellevue University
Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
- Victor Alcindor, The University of Alabama- Huntsville
- Rami Elsamadicy, The University of Alabama- Huntsville
- Megan Jacob, University of California- Los Angeles
- Saul Machuca, Hartnell College
- Grace Cardinale, The University of Alabama
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship
- Sarah Adewumi, University of Maryland
AFCEA ROTC Scholarship
- Trevor Bailey, The University of Arizona
- Jerin Smith, North Carolina State University
- Mia Menzel, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Brett Stackpole, The University of Alabama, Bowden Winner
- Logan Jolicoeur, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Hunter Luetkens, University of Minnesota
- Haley Broga, James Madison University
STEM Major Scholarship
- Garrett Cooper, Brigham Young University
- Olivia Fassman, Cornell University
- Truman Brabham, University of South Carolina- Aiken
STEM Major Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship
- Kevin Yao, Texas A&M University
- Kristiana Ramos, University of Maryland
- Grace Wong, Brigham Young University
- Jehu Didimos, University of Texas at Dallas
- Aisha Khalid, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Olivia Bishop, Taylor University
STEM Major Student Member Scholarship
- Andrew Fleming, James Madison University
STEM Major Cyber Security Scholarship
- Nia Berry, Florida A&M University
- Aidan Vancil, University of Nevada- Reno
- Samuel Stonestreet, The University of Arizona
- Justin Phillips, Tulane University
- Abidur Rahman, Wayne State University
- Zachary Sherman, Virginia Tech University
MG Eugene C. Renzi STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Kevin Jones, Purdue University
AFCEA STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Michele Schuler, Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Laura Mucciarone, Texas Tech University
- Mattie Hawkinson, Dominican University
- Patrice Rex, Montana State University
- Andrew Roth, Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Sarai Bender, The University of North Alabama
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
- Chelsea Villalobos, Western Governors University
- Michael Loudermilk, Grand Canyon University
Scholarship Winners 2021
Col. Kathleen Swacina Scholarship
- Sarah Scott, Auburn University
Intel-AFCEA Scholarship
- Roberto Cottle, University of Texas in San Antonio
- Maniul Islam, National University in San Diego
- Kiev Knight, University of Maryland Global Campus
- Jason Zellmer, University of California, Riverside
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship
- Tressa Hobbs, Johns Hopkins University
- Sean Garnsey, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Chloe Wawerek, Georgetown University
AFCEA ROTC Scholarship
- Ethan Anderson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Michael Cernkovic, Florida State University
- Blair Crutchfield, Florida State University
- Michael Flynn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Sudarshan Swamy, George Washington University
STEM Major Scholarship
- Joshua Phillips, Purdue University Northwest
- Akosua Wordie, Howard University
STEM Major Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship
- Noah Oki, University of Cincinnati
- Justin E Phillips, Tulane University
- Jarvis Prewitt, Alabama A&M University
STEM Major Student Member Scholarship
- Alan M Cabrera, University of Texas at San Antonio
STEM Major Cyber Security Scholarship
- Behailu Shanko, University of Maryland Global Campus
- Trey Stevens, The Citadel
- Jeremy Wharton, Washington and Lee University
MG Eugene C. Renzi STEM Teachers Scholarship
- William Dutmer, University of Northern Colorado
AFCEA STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Natalie Buck, Albright College
- Caleb Moore, Western Governors University
- Areeyah-Michaela Schmidt, American College of Educators
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
- Jerico Allen, ECPI University
- Juniel Perez, American Public University
Scholarship Winners 2020
Graduate Scholarships
Maj. Gen. Eugene C. Renzi/ManTech Memorial STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Heather McNair, Clemson University
AFCEA STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Stephanie Klixbull, The Citadel College
- Robyn Thomas, Johns Hopkins University
- Josie Whelan, University of Michigan
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship
- Ashley Carter, DePaul University
- Tyrone Jones, Northeastern Illinois University
Undergraduate Scholarships
STEM Major Scholarship
- Joseph Boylan, Florida International University
- Michael Elkan, Keene State College
- Kaila Hodge, Towson University
- Christopher Ptak, University of Maryland – College Park
- Lara Quiring, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
STEM Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship
- Mujeeb Asabi Adelekan, St. Mary’s University
- Brandon Staple, University of Colorado – Denver
STEM Major Student Member Scholarship
- Chad Goodman, Samford University
Col. Kathleen Swacina Scholarship
- Katie Bishop, Georgia Tech
Cybersecurity Scholarship
- Gavin Bloom, Boston College
- Josiah Goodman, Montreat College
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship
- SFC Raymond Mandap, Arizona State University
ROTC Scholarship Program
Vice Adm. Jon L. Boyes Memorial Scholarship
- Officer Candidate Jalea Dashiell, University of Arizona
AFCEA ROTC Scholarship
- MIDN Sean Chen, Miami University
- MIDN Christopher Haidvogel, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Cadet Nathaniel Hatfield, Liberty University
- Cadet Justin Hineline, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- Cadet Milanio Mikol, Loyola Marymount University
Scholarship Winners 2019
Graduate Scholarships
Maj. Gen. Eugene C. Renzi/ManTech Memorial STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Kristy D. Capelle
- Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
AFCEA STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ryan M. Allen, Regis University, Denver, CO
- Jordan D. Smith, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
- Julie B. Steimer, Tennessee Tech, Cookeville, TN
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship
- Karen Brindle, University of Maryland University College, Largo, MD
- Francesca M. Falzon, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Scholarships
STEM Major Scholarship
- Edward "Bradley" Goldenberg, Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ
- Bryn C. Loftness, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
- Jonathan Ory, Limestone College, Gaffney, SC
- Nathan T. Stack, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- Benjamin A. Tanner, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA
- Briana K. Yamamoto, Saint Leo University, St. Leo, FL
STEM Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship
- Kelsey M. Anderson, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
- Lara Quiring, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Cybersecurity Scholarship - Sponsored by AFCEA International
- Roderick E. Bishop, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
- David N. Vargas Puga, University of Portland, Portland, OR
Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
Spring Winners
- CWO3 Barton A. Mattmiller, USMC. American Military University, Charles Town, WV
- David Lee Plattenberger, University of Arizona South, Tuscon, AZ
Fall Winners
Announced January 2020
ROTC Scholarship Program
Vice Adm. Jon L. Boyes, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
- Officer Candidate Jacob M. Collins, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Joan Bowden Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by AFCEA Montgomery Chapter
- Cadet Robert P. Craven, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Mort Marks Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by AFCEA Montgomery Chapter
- Midshipman Ronald D. Skrine, Jr.. Savannah State University, Savannah, GA
AFCEA ROTC Scholarship
- MIDN Delany M. Bolton (Navy), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- MIDN David Z. Sam (Navy), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
- Cadet Tyler J. Gilliland (Air Force), University of Portland, Portland, OR
- MIDN Hunter R. Mortemore (Marine Corps), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Scholarship Winners 2018
Graduate Scholarships
Medal of Honor Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Mrs. Sara Jo Starnes, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Maj. Gen. Eugene C. Renzi/ManTech Memorial STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Brooke Norval. Miami University, Oxford, OH
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship
Mr. Anthony Forde, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Scholarships
STEM Major Scholarship
- Mr. Roderick E. Bishop, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
- Mr. Nicholas M. Bragman, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
STEM Major Scholarship - Sponsored by Ciena
- Mr. Trevian Jenkins, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
- Ms. Briana L. Scognamiglio, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
STEM Major Scholarship - Sponsored by LGS
- Mr. Nigel C. Wilson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
Fall Winners
- Mr. Saim Bashir, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
- MSgt Jason K. Sover, USAF, Trident University, Cypress, CA
ROTC Scholarship Program
Medal of Honor Scholarship
- Cadet Peter Justin Goris (Army), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
- MIDN Esha Srintah Rao (Navy), Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Cadet Shelby Jo Patti (Air Force), Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
- MIDN Adam Christopher Burt (Marine Corps), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Medal of Honor Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
- Cadet Curtis Jay Peters (Army), University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
- MIDN Nathaniel Philip Fox (Navy), Washington State University, Pullman, WA
- Cadet Aaron James Peters (Air Force), University of Missouri-Columiba, Columbia, MO
- MIDN Nicole Ruby Trusty (Marine Corps), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Vice Adm. Jon L. Boyes, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
- MIDN Benjamin Matthew Wdowik, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Mort Marks Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by AFCEA Montgomery Chapter
- Officer Candidate Jacob Gordon Macan, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
AFCEA ROTC Scholarship
- Cadet Shane Sullivan Moran (Army), Canisius College, Buffalo, NY
- MIDN Vinayak Somayajulu Lolla (Navy), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
- Cadet Joseph Leo Taffe (Air Force), Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Scholarship Winners 2017
Graduate Scholarships
Medal of Honor Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Mr. Samrat Pathaina, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Maj. Gen. Eugene C. Renzi/ManTech Memorial STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Mr. Jeremiah Luke Haynes California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
STEM Teachers Scholarship - Sponsored by AFCEA Alamo Chapter
- Mr. Brent J. Burkott, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville/Edinburg, TX
STEM Majors Scholarship
- Ms. Lauren Gillespie. San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship
- MSgt Cidelia Hagan, USAF, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Ms. Lydia Oshunkentan, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Undergraduate Scholarships
STEM Major Scholarship
- Ms. Natalie Anderson, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
- Mr. Jacob Blackburn (USNR), Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
Spring Winners
- SPC Jonathan James Cervantes, USA, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
- MSgt Vernon S. Thompson, USAF, American Military University, Charles Town, WV
Fall Winners
- SSgt Michael Cunningham, USAF, American Military University, Charles Town, WV
- SSG Matthew Rayburn, USA, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
- SSgt Jenna Saenz, USAF, American Military University, Charles Town, WV
ROTC Scholarship Program
Medal of Honor Scholarship
- Cadet James Earl Arvey (Army), Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
- MIDN Matthew Robert Oman (Navy), Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- Cadet Michael Douglas Sherburne (Air Force), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
- MIDN Thomas Arthur Glisson (Marine Corps), Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
Medal of Honor Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
- Cadet KaiWendel Pederson (Army), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
- MIDN Alexander James Walker (Navy), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Cadet Eugene John DeNezza, II (Air Force), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
- MIDN Bradley William Reber (Marine Corps), Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Vice Adm. Jon L. Boyes, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
- MIDN Kyle Trehy Mosman, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Mort Marks Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by AFCEA Montgomery Chapter
- MIDN Brandon Tyler Nguyen. Auburn University, Auburn, AL
LTG John A. Dubia, USA (Ret.) Scholarship
- Cadet Hollyanne Fauntine Herbel (Army), Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
AFCEA ROTC Scholarship
- Cadet Paige Michele Ziegler (Army), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
- MIDN Christopher Ryan Poellinger (Navy), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
- Cadet Athena Leilani Bowman (Air Force), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
Scholarship Winners 2016
Graduate Scholarships
Medal of Honor Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Arielle B. Cohen. University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Maj. Gen Eugene C. Renzi/ManTech Memorial STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Amali D. Panakure, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Michelle Garcia - Sponsored by Alamo Chapter, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
STEM Teachers Scholarship
Ms. Alexandria Pop - Sponsored by San Diego Chapter, National University, San Diego, CA
- STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Stephanie Nechay, California State University, Fresno, CA
Donna Russell STEM Teacher Scholarship
- Adria Fung - Sponsored by Hawaii Chapter
STEM Major Scholarship—Sponsored by Bridgephase LLC
Mr. Zachary Miller. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Scholarships
STEM Major Scholarship
Ms. Shannon E. Corcoran, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Lt. Gen. Thomas Rienzi, USA (Ret.) Scholarship
- Mr. Andrew Millard - Sponsored by Hawaii Chapter
Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
Spring Winners
- Mr. Steven L. Bailey, Southern New Hampshire University
- SSgt Brandon Elder, USAF, California State Polytechnic University Pamona, Pomana, CA
- Mr. Aaron S. Robinson, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
Fall Winners
- TSgt Preston Royce Brown, USAF, Trident University International, Cypress, CA
- Mr. Joshua James Matteson (USMC), University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Medal of Honor Scholarship
- MIDN Arthur J. Pommersheim (Navy), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Cadet Brian William Colitti (Air Force), Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
- Cadet Jacob Daniel Harrington (Army), Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
- Officer Candidate James Michael Armstrong (Marine Corps), Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Medal of Honor Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
- Cadet Eugene John DeNezza, II (Air Force), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- MIDN Ellen G. Halverson (Navy), University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
- MIDN Austin Michael Lynum (Marine Corps), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- Cadet Sam Adam Lydon (Army), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Vice Adm. Jon L. Boyes, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
- MIDN Matthew Robert Oman, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- LT GEN Ron Iverson, USAF (Ret.) Scholarships
- Cadet Cristian Alex Woodford (Air Force), Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
- Cadet James Richard Winegardner (Air Force), Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Cadet Michael Aubrey Reyneke (Air Force), Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
- Cadet Aurora Megan Harting, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Joan Bowden Memorial Scholarship
- Cadet Eric Wayne Henry - Sponsored by Montgomery Chapter, Mississippi State University, Mississippi, MS
Mort Marks Memorial Scholarship
- MIDN Kurt Lynn - Sponsored by Montgomery Chapter, Savannah State University
Lt. Gen. John A. Dubia, USA (Ret.) Scholarship
- Cadet Joshua Lee Freeman (Army), Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC
Scholarship Winners 2015
* denotes repeat winner
Graduate Scholarships
Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship
- Ms. Cristal Rebecca Rodriguez, Keller Graduate School of Management, Colorado Springs, CO
STEM Major Scholarship—Sponsored by Avaya
- Colette Marie Clark, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
STEM Major Scholarship for Diversity Students
- Ms. Kiara Jones – Sponsored by Avaya, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD
- Ms. Lanita Luz Hidalgo – Sponsored by Avaya, The University of Texas at Austin School of Information, Austin, TX
STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Ginger Berry*, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
- Ms. Cecilia Ping Ping Chow - Sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Ms. Rebecca Sue Keith - Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Chapter, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
- Dr. Melvin Alonza Lowe - Sponsored by the Montgomery Chapter, Walden University, Minneapolis, MI
- Ms. Zuleyma Moran, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
- Ms. Khaleah Mignonne Naylor, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
- Dr. Brandon Rodriguez - Sponsored by the Alamo Chapter, Adam State University, Alamosa, CO
- Mrs. Amy Ellard Talvac - Sponsored by the Central Maryland Chapter, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
- Ms. Courtney Van der Linden, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Medal of Honor Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Mr. Ethan Stacey Ake, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Maj. Gen. Eugene C. Renzi/ManTech Memorial STEM Teachers Scholarship
- Ms. Nicola Christine Hodges, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Undergraduate Scholarships
STEM Major Scholarship for Diversity StudentsVADM Samuel. L. Gravely, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
- Mr. Tunji Hakeem Ogiefo, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
- Mr. Donald Chinedu Ilobinso, US Army Reserve - Sponsored by Avaya Government Solutions, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
- Mr. Gregory John Allen Banks , Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
STEM Major Scholarship—Sponsored by Avaya
- Senior Airman Jorge Vanegas Tolosa, USAF, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
Spring Winners
- LT Matthew Bieker, USN, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
- SSgt Darren Diones, USAF, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
- Michael Lee Ivey, National Guard, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
- SFC Jose Ivan Ramirez, USA - Sponsored by Avaya Government Solutions, University of Marland University College, Adelphi, MD
- CW3 Dustin James Ricke, USA, National Guard, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD
ROTC Scholarship Program
* denotes repeat winner
Medal of Honor Scholarship
- Midshipman Stephanie E. Beaulieu (Navy), Junior, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
- Cadet Carly M. Cannon (Air Force), Sophomore, The Citadel, Charleston, SC
- Cadet Charlotte M. Falletta (Army), Junior, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
- Midshipman William H. Tunney (Marine Corps), Junior, George Washington University, Washington, DC
Medal of Honor Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
- Cadet Philip G. Jewett (Air Force), Sophomore, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
- Midshipman Grant W. Langevin (Navy), Junior, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, VA
- Cadet Sean R. Shirk, Sophomore, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
VADM Jon L. Boyes, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
- Midshipman Tyler C. Martin (Navy), Sophomore, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
- LT GEN Ron Iverson, USAF (Ret.) Scholarships
- Cadet Lance N. Badoni (Air Force), Junior, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX
- Cadet Joshua D. Dvorak (Air Force), Junior, The Citadel, Charleston, SC
- Cadet John P. McCrea* (Air Force). Junior, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
- Cadet Melissa L. Shaffer (Air Force), Junior, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Joan Bowden Memorial Scholarship
- Cadet Richard L. Nelson (Air Force), Junior, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Mort Marks Memorial Scholarship
- Cadet Kyler J. Chern (Air Force), Sophomore, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
GEN James Rockwell Memorial Scholarship
- Cadet David D. Smith (Army), Junior, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
LTG John A. Dubia, USA (Ret.) Scholarship
- Cadet Casey Ward, (Army). Junior, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Scholarship Winners 2014
* denotes repeat winner
Graduate Scholarships
Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Mr. Neel Shah
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
MS, Computer Engineering
Mr. Carlos Manuel Torres Jr.
University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA
Ph.D Student, Electrical Engineering
Intelligence Graduate Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Heather L. Greenley
New York University
Master of Science in global affairs with a concentration in Transnational Security
Eric J. Saunders
Capital College
Doctor of Science in Information Assurance
Ian P. Stern
University of Florida
Ph.D. candidate in Physics with an emphasis in electronics and phonics
Cyber Studies Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Kiara D. Jones
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems
Michael R. Richardson
Villanova University
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Emily Scheerer
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Kira A. Shuman
Bellevue University
Masters of Science, Cyber Security
A1C David Turner
Park University
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Undergraduate Scholarships
Vice Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Memorial Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Mr. Donald Chinedu Ilobinso, Army Reserve - Sponsored by American Systems
Sophomore, Electrical Engineering
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Mr. Coastal Zyale Lewis - Sponsored by Google
Junior, Chemistry
Central State University
Wilberforce University, OH
Mr. Tunji Hakeem Ogiefo - Sponsored by American Systems
Sophomore, Electrical Engineering
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Stem Teachers Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Mrs. Jessica Anne Adams* - Sponsored by Central Maryland
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Graduate
Ms. Esther Alexis
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
Sophomore
Ms. Chaquena Bell – Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate
Miss. Ziomara Georgina Blanco
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Senior
Mrs. Rosa Bruno – Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate
Mrs. Krystel Cabieses – Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Certification
Ms. Alexandria Elizabeth Camp
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Junior
Ms. Christianna Chiavetta - Sponsored by Aberdeen Chapter
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
Graduate
Ms. Catherine Anna Davison– Sponsored by Alamo Chapter
Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Senior
Mr. Michael Diener
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Senior
Mr. Alec Thomas Elliott
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Certification
Ms. Megan L. Fackler
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Sophomore
Ms. Marissa Friedman
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Junior
Ms. Sarah Nichole Ganrude– Sponsored by Quantico Chapter
Longwood University, Farmville, VA
Senior
Ms. Merry Marie Gillaspie
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
Junior
Ms. Rachel Catherine Hast
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate
Ms. Laura Lynn Horner – Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
Sophomore
Mrs. Alia Elizabeth Katz
National University, La Jolla, CA
Junior
Mrs. Toni Marie Mapuana Kaui*
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Graduate
Ms. Katherine Anne Keppel – Sponsored by Washington DC Chapter
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Senior
Mr. Nantambu Kohlbatz*
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Graduate
Mr. Phillip M. Lovett
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Graduate
Dr. Melvin Alonza Lowe, III* – Sponsored by Montgomery Chapter
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Graduate
Mr. Andrew William McLaren – Sponsored by San Diego Chapter
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Graduate
Mr. Michael Johnathon Hardy Mills
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Graduate
Ms. Michelle Elizabeth Ott
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Sophomore
Mr. Joshua K. Paschedag
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Graduate
Ms. Heather Alayna Price
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Sophomore
Ms. Madison Shipley
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Graduate
Ms. Malinda Campbell Smith
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Graduate
Mrs. Amy Ellard Talvac
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate
Ms. Carmen Elena Vigil
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate
Mr. Lee Edwin Chipps-Walton* – Sponsored by Tampa Chapter
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Graduate
Ms. Jessica Alyce Wilson - Sponsored by Tampa Chapter
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Graduate
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Stem Teachers Scholarship
2014 WINNER
Mr. Matthew James Naber
Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
Senior
Google Stem Teacher Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Mr. Albert A.
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Junior
Mrs. Cynthia Joanne Nick
University of St. Joseph, West Hartford, CT
Graduate
The Donna Russell Stem Teacher Scholarship
2014 WINNER
Mr. John Patrick Sandvig* - Sponsored by Hawaii Chapter
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Junior
Ieee/Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs Stem Teacher Scholarship
2014 WINNER
Ms. Alyssa Jane Wenger
Azusa Pacific University
Senior
Fred H. Rainbow Stem Teacher Scholarship
2014 WINNER
Miss. Erin Patricia Hanna
Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
Sophomore
Mg Eugene C. Renzi/Mantech Memorial Stem Teachers Scholarship
2014 WINNER
Mr. Jonathan Glenn Holcomb
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Graduate
J. Spargo & Associates STEM Teachers Scholarship
2014 WINNER
Ms. Savannah Jeanelle Savage
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Senior
Intelligence Scholarship
2014 WINNERS
Daniel Adams
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Marcus I. Brumfield
Tougaloo College
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Afghanistan And Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
FALL 2013 WINNERS
CW4 Kennth Biddulph, USA
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
SSgt Roger Floro, USAF
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science in Systems and Networking Administration
Antonio Moore
University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL
Bachelor in Science in Electrical Engineering
Kendall Robinson
Regis University, Colorado Springs, CO
Junior, Technology Management
Brandy Tamplain
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Minor is Security and Intelligence, Certificate in Information Assurance and Homeland Security
Disabled War Veterans Scholarship
SPRING 2014 WINNER
Andrew MacDonald, USMC
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Afghanistan And Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
SPRING 2014 WINNERS
Kent Boatright, USAF
The Citadel, Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
David Wayne Brooks, USAF
New Mexico State University, Alamogordo, NM
Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering Technology
Carlos Carmona, USA
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Technology
Aaron James Kaplan, USAF /Air National Guard Active
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics
Luke Ethan Stair, USA National Guard
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Afghanistan And Iraq War Veterans Scholarship
FALL 2014 WINNERS
Staff Sergeant Kendall Robinson, USANG
Regis University, Colorado Springs, CO
Sergeant Johnathan Michael Fritsche, Veteran USMC
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
LTG DOUGLAS D. BUCHHOLZ, USA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2014 WINNER
SFC Joseph Francis Pagano III, HHC 15th Regimental Signal Brigade, Ft Gordon, GA
American Military University
Emergency and Disaster (Information) Management
Mr. Cleatis Trotter (Army veteran)
University of Phoenix
Information of Technology Systems Security
ROTC Scholarship Program
2014 WINNERS
* denotes repeat winner
Medal of Honor Scholarship
Midshipman Nicholas Ryan Asarese * (Marine Corps ROTC)
Junior, The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Cadet Carolyn Monique Denny (Army ROTC)
Junior, Virginia Military Institue, Lexington, VA
Midshipman Vanda Corazon Johnson (Navy ROTC)
Junior, Savannah State University, Thunderbolt, GA
Cadet Martin Alexander York (Air Force ROTC)
Sophomore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Medal Of Honor Distinguished Achievement Scholarship
Cadet Stephanie Rose DeRiso (Army ROTC)
Junior, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Midshipman Zachary James Harth (Marine Corps ROTC)
Junior, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
Cadet Michael James Ledford
Junior, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Midshipman Christopher Michael Scott (Navy ROTC)
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Vadm Jon L. Boyes, Usn (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
Midshipman Gregory William Turner
Junior, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Lt Gen Ron Iverson, Usaf (Ret.) Scholarships
Cadet Andrew T. Do
Junior, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Cadet Emily Rae Steele *
Junior, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Cadet Samuel Orson VonNiederhausern
Junior, Utah State University, Logan, UT
Cadet Abbie London Wendelken
Sophomore, Univeristy of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Lt Gen William Lord, Usaf (Ret.) Scholarship
Cadet Peter Michael Last
Junior, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Ltg James M. Rockwell, Usa (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
Cadet Bradley Bryantt Styers (Army ROTC)
Junior, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
Ltg John A. Dubia, Usa (Ret.) Scholarship
Cadet Kimberly Nicole Denny
Junior, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
Mg Eugene C. Renzi, Usa (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship
Midshipman Daniel J Soldau
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Joan Bowden Memorial Scholarship
Cadet Mason Gregory Elmore (Air Force ROTC)
Sophomore, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
MORT MARKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cadet James Blake Gegenheimer (Air Force ROTC)
Junior, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
ROTC Scholarship
AIR FORCE JUNIORS
Cadet Brenna Renee Cole
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Cadet Robert Glynn Crumley
Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
Cadet John Patrick McCrea
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
ROTC Scholarship
Air Force Sophomores
Cadet Shannon June McKerlie
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Cadet Jose Luis Rodriguez
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR
Cadet Benjamin James Shaffer
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
ROTC Scholarship
Army Juniors
Cadet Joseph Logan DeWitt
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Cadet Andrew Joseph George
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Cadet Marc Anthony Nicholes
Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
ROTC Scholarship
Army Sophomores
Cadet Graem Granger Cook
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Cadet Jessica Renee Cunningham
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
Cadet Ashley Lynn Forshey
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Navy Juniors
Midshipman Andrew Pete Bates
Boston University, Boston, MA
Midshipman Alina Christine Ellis - Sponsored by Google
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Midshipman Christian Michael Sveiven
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Navy Sophomores
Midshipman Daniel Carlton
Sophmore, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Midshipman Edgar Ramiro Garcia
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Midshipman Grant William Langevin
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Scholarship Winners 2013
* denotes repeat winner
Graduate Scholarships
RALPH W. SHRADER DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Christopher Lee Piazza
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, Technology Education
- Ms. Kimberly Swennen
- University of California, Los Angeles, Computer Science
CSC DEFENSE SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Joshua Lisojo
- Kean University, Union, NJ, M.S. Computer Information Systems
- Capt Todd Preston Myers, USAF
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, M.S., Systems Engineering
INTELLIGENCE SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Miguel A. Ibarra
- University of Texas, El Paso, TX, Intelligence & National Security
- Capt. Brent R. Taylor, USA
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, International Relations
CYBER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
- Mrs. Kira Shuman
- Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE, Cyber Security
- CW4 Bryan G. Rude, USA
- Capitol College, Laurel, MD, Information Technology
- Mr. Jermaine Scott
- DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Information Technology
Undergraduate Scholarships
VICE ADM. SAMUEL L. GRAVELY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Miss Jamaris Janette Burns
- Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC, Sophomore, Mathematics
- Ms. Danielle Lewis
- Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL, Junior, Mathematics
CSC DEFENSE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Dimitri Jackson
- University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL, Electrical Engineering
CYBER CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Mike Richardson
CYBER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
- Ms. Ashleigh Marie LaLonde
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, Sophomore, Cyber Security
- Mr. Zachary Miller
- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Junior, Computer Engineering
- SPC Narziddin Z. Olimov, USA
- Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC, Junior, Management Information Systems
- Ms. Emily Joy Scheerer
- University of Maryland Baltimore County, MD, Junior, Computer Science
- Mr. Travis David Thurn (National Guard)
- Purdue University, Calumet, IN, Sophomore, Computer Science
CYBER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP - HIGH SCHOOL
- Mr. Joseph William Peterson
- Reservoir High School, Laurel, MD
- Mr. Evan McCarter
- Catonsville High School, Catonsville, MD
STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
- Mrs. Jessica Anne Adams * - Sponsored by Central Maryland Chapter
- John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Kristin L. Angello
- SUNY, Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY, Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Ginger Berry - Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
- University of Maryland, Gaithersburg, MD, Graduate, STEM Education
- Ms. Charlotte Bleiler - Sponsored by Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, Sophomore, Science Education
- Ms. Brandy Bourdeaux - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
- Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO. Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Sarah Jane Brown - Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
- University of Maryland, Shady Grove, MD, Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Suzette Brown
- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Brooke Aileen Buckland - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
- University of Denver, Denver, CO, Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Linjue Cao
- University of California, San Diego, CA, Graduate, Science Education
- Mr. Jeff Dalzell
- University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, Senior, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Michaela Kathleen McNutt Downs
- Metropolitan State University, Denver, CO, Certification, Science Education
- Ms. Margarita Apolo Esteban - Sponsored by Quantico-Potomac Chapter
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, Senior, Physics & Science
- Ms. Emily Marie Evanko - Sponsored by Fort Knox-Gold Vault Chapter
- Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, Senior, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Sofia Fernandez
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, Senior, Science Education
- Ms. Allison Denise Haga
- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Brittaney Lea Hasslinger
- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Graduate, Science Education
- Mr. Matthew Heid
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Senior, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Nicola Christine Hodges
- George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Senior, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Justine Amanda Hoke - Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Graduate, STEM Education
- Mrs. Kelsy Kai-Yamamoto
- Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI, Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Kristen Kent
- Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. Sophomore, Mathematics Education
- Mr. Nantambu Kohibatz - Sponsored by Aberdeen Chapter
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, Sophomore, Mathematics Education
- Mr. Michael David Lane
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Junior, Science Education
- Mr. Antonio Larios
- George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Junior, Science Education
- Mr. Matthew James Liebelt - Sponsored by Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Senior, Science Education
- Dr. Melvin Alonza Lowe, III - Sponsored by Montgomery Chapter
- Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Graduate, Instructional Technology
- Ms. Stacy Mikanowicz
- Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD, Graduate, Leadership in STEM Teaching
- Mr. Chris John Molyneux
- Concordia University, Portland, OR Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Elizabeth Moran
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Junior, Mathematics Education
- Mr. Micah Steven Mysiuk - Sponsored by Washington DC Chapter
- George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Junior, Chemistry & Physics
- Mr. Jason Neagle
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Certification, PLTW Engineering
- Ms. Julia Niedermaier - Sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chapter
- Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA, Junior, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Jeanetta Nunley *
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Graduate, Instructional Leadership
- Ms. Elizabeth Noel Olson
- Union University, Jackson, TN, Senior, Science Education
- Mr. Samuel J Owens
- Webster University, St. Louis, MO, Junior, Science Education
- Ms. Haley Elizabeth Quillen
- Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. Junior, Mathematics Education
- Mrs. Joanne Dennie Robbins
- University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Graduate, STEM Education
- Ms. Michelle Felicia Rogovin *
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Mr. Nathan Savig
- Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, Senior, Engineering Education
- Ms. Amanda Silber - Sponsored by Central Maryland Chapter
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Katie Spendlow - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
- Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, Junior, Engineering Education
- Ms. Ashley Nadine Sprigg - Sponsored by the San Diego Chapter
- University of California, San Diego, CA. Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Aimee Jean Thrune
- Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI, Junior, Mathematics Education
- Mr. Lee Edwin Walton - Sponsored by Orlando-Central Florida
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, Graduate, Science Education
- Ms. Jessica Alyce Wilson * - Sponsored by Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter
- University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Graduate, Mathematics Education
- Ms. Rosemary Philomena Wulf
- University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, Graduate, Science Education (Physics)
MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Jakob Jones Gulledge
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Senior, Mathematics Education
THE DONNA RUSSELL STEM TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
- Ms. Euvelyn Calma - Sponsored by Hawaii Chapter
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, HI, Graduate, Science Education
MAJ. GEN. EUGENE C. RENZI/MANTECH MEMORIAL STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Tyler Jacob Wippel
- Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI. Junior, Mathematics Education
J. SPARGO & ASSOCIATES STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Dustin Taylor Sauriol
- West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV, Sophomore, Math & Engineering Education
INTELLIGENCE SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Kevin S. Moss
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, Junior, Global Security & Intelligence Studies
- Mr. Austin Stewart
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Sophomore, Security & Intelligence, Russian & Spanish
- Ms. Annabel Virella
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ. Junior, Global Security & Intelligence Studies
DISABLED WAR VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
Fall Winner
- SGT Linnai-Anne T. Camacho
- Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT. Computer Information Systems
Spring Winner
- Mr. Bladimir Rodriguez
- U.S. Army Veteran. New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY. Senior, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ WAR VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
Fall Winners
- Mr. Frank Cannataro
- Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, Physics
- Mr. Erik Iverson
- University of California, Berkeley, CA, Electrical Engineering
- Mr. Cory Mergen
- South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD. Aerospace Engineering
- SrA Omar Alexander Reid
- Saint Leo University, Tampa, FL. Computer Science
Spring Winner
- Sgt John Lowery Baylis, USMC
- Active Duty U.S. Marine Corps, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL. Freshman, Technology Management
- Mr. David Jeong
- U.S. Army Veteran, California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA, Junior, Computer Technology
- SSgt Christopher Ryan Madsen, USAF
- Active Duty U.S. Air Force, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO, Sophomore, Electrical Engineering
- Mr. Daniel Hiroshi Norris
- U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Sophomore, Geography/Geological Science
- Mr. Alan Parvis
- U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Junior, Physics
LTG DOUGLAS D. BUCHHOLZ, USA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- SFC Joseph Francis Pagano III
- HHC 15th Regimental Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, GA. American Military University. Emergency and Disaster (Information) Management
- Mr. Cleatis Trotter (Army veteran)
- University of Phoenix. Information of Technology Systems Security
GENERAL EMMETT PAIGE SCHOLARSHIP
- Mr. Jacob Caine Amsbaugh
- The Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw, GA, Systems Engineering
- Mr. Zacharia Marc Colton Barnes
- Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, Mechanical Engineering
- Mr. Barry DeWayne Bruner
- Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO, Computer Science
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
* denotes repeat winner
MEDAL OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
- Officer Candidate Max David Ramundo, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
- Cadet Shaelyn Marie Layton, Army ROTC
- Junior, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
- Midshipman Andrew Thomas Barr, Navy ROTC
- Junior, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Officer Candidate Philip Stephen Urban, Navy ROTC (Marine Corps), Junior, University of Texas, Austin, TX
MEDAL OF HONOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
- Cadet Tanner David Bauer, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
- Cadet Kyle Stephen Richardson, Army ROTC
- Junior, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
- Midshipman Justin Matthew Cline, Navy ROTC
- Junior, George Washington University, Washington, DC
- Midshipman Joseph Taylor Bishop, Navy ROTC (Marine Corps)
- Junior, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
VADM JON L. BOYES, USN (Ret.) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Midshipman John Alan Richards, Navy ROTC
- Sophomore, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
LT GEN RON IVERSON, USAF (Ret.) SCHOLARSHIPS
- Cadet Callan Elizabeth Andreacchi, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, Elon University, Elon, NC
- Cadet Kamden B. Collotzi, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Cadet Carol Ann Knight, Air Force ROTC
- Sophomore, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Cadet Ashley Nicole Zapp, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
- LT GEN WILLIAM LORD, USAF (Ret.) SCHOLARSHIP
- Cadet Yousuke Zen Matsui, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
LTG JAMES M. ROCKWELL, USA (Ret.) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Cadet Mackenzie Eugene Moss, Army ROTC
- Junior, University of Montana. Missoula, MT
MG EUGENE C. RENZI, USA (Ret.) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Midshipman Zachary Ryan Sacher, Navy ROTC
- Junior, Boston University. Boston, MA
JOAN BOWDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Cadet Jarret Glenn McDaniel, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
MORT MARKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Cadet Joseph Blythe Maloney, Air Force ROTC
- Junior, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Air Force Juniors
- Cadet Michael William Bishop=
- Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff, AZ
- Cadet Arron Michael Bellini
- Oregon State University. Corvallis, OR
- Cadet Katelyn Elizabeth Ernst
- The Pennsylvania State University. State College, PA
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Air Force Sophomores
- Cadet Marcos Salvador Marrero Disla
- University of South Florid. Tampa, FL
- Cadet Emily Rae Steele
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Cadet Kyle Christian Swengel
- The Master's College, Santa Clarita, CA
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Army Juniors
- Cadet Samuel Philip Michaels *
- University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
- Cadet Kristofer Bryce Peck
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Army Sophomores
- Cadet Emily Ann Carrigg
- Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
- Cadet Timothy Alan Goldstone
- Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Navy Juniors
- Officer Candidate Ian Christopher Jordan
- Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Midshipman Stephen Patrick Keehan
- Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Cadet Netan Sunny Pruthi
- Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Navy Sophomores
- Midshipman Nicholas Ryan Asarese,
- The George Washington University, Washington, DC
- Midshipman Theresia Mavis Ohms
- Iowa State University. Ames, IA
- Midshipman Timothy Matthew Robinette
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Scholarship Winners 2012
Graduate Scholarships
RALPH W. SHRADER DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Jessica Dawn Weaver
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Molecular Biology/Chemical Engineering
Aletheia Lynn Zambesi
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL|
Mathematics
CSC DEFENSE SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Jacob Alan Crabill
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Aerospace Engineering
Major William Michael Petullo, USA
Active Duty - U.S. Army
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Computer Science
INTELLIGENCE SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Karen Albert
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Political Science
Capt. Christopher Berardi, USAF
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Information Technology
Nicole Novetsky
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
International Studies
CYBER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
A1C Keegan McCoy, USAF
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Electronic Engineering
Andrew Meyer
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Electrical Engineering
Undergraduate Scholarships
VADM SAMUEL L. GRAVELY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Christina Davis
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
Computer Science
Semaj Rashad
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Systems Engineering
CSC DEFENSE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
Marc Fruchtbaum
Capitol College, Laurel, MD
Cyber Security Certification
CYBER CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
Ivana Maksimovic
University of Maryland University College , Adelphi, MD
Cybersecurity
CYBER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Amanda Bjorkland *
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL
Engineering Physics
Anthony Clemetson
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
Electronic Engineering
Kiara Jones
Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD
Information Technology
Aakash Shah *
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Computer Science
Nathan Spielman
Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN
Computer Science
Andrew White
ITT Technical Institute, Lake Mary, FL
Cyber Security
Neil Wilroy
ITT Technical Institute, Lake Mary, FL
Information Systems Cyber Security
CYBER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP - HIGH SCHOOL
2012 WINNERS
Michael R. Richardson, Jr
St. Mary's High School
Annapolis, MD
David J. McCauley - Sponsored by Central Maryland Chapter
Northeast High School
Pasadena, MD
STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Jessica A. Adams - Sponsored by Aberdeen Chapter
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Graduate, Computational & Applied Mathematics
Aundrea Atwood - Sponsored by Central Maryland Chapter
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Junior, Mathematics Education
Kristin Bercume *
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Sarah H. Berger
University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Senior, Science Education
Haley Bilbray
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Sophomore, Science Education
Raymond Boss
SUNY College, Oneonta, NY
Junior, Mathematics Education
Candace Brendler - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Certification, Science Education
Keli C. Bridinger
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Senior, Science Education
Ernesto D. Calleros
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Sophomore, Mathematics Education
Miller Cheatham
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Junior, Mathematics Education
Adam J. Clinch
The University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduate, Physics and Mathematics Education
Alexandra P. Colvin
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Senior, Mathematics Education
Kristen Colvin
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Nicholas B. Cowger
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Junior, Science Education
Rosemary A. DuPontt
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Senior, Science Education
Christopher D. Fairley Jr.
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Erinn Camille F. Floyd * - Sponsored by Montgomery Chapter
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Graduate Ph.D., Educational Psychology/ Instructional Technology
Dr. Stephanie T. Forsberg
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
Graduate, Science Education
Shealyn P. Friedrich
Willamette University, Salem, OR
Senior, Science Education
Rachelle M. Gard - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Junior, Engineering Education
Nicole M. Giovagnoli - Sponsored by Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Junior, Art Education/Math and Math Education
Rachel V. Goodale
SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Certification, Science Education
Christine M. Groh - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Sophomore, Mathematics Education
Keith P. Harrison
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
Graduate, Science Education
Caitlin A. Houser
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO
Junior, Mathematics Education
Breanne N. Hughes - Sponsored by ArkLaTex Chapter
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Senior, Mathematics Education
Kiranjit Kaur
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Senior, Physiology and Neurobiology Minor: Human Development
Brielle D. Kemis
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Senior, Science Education
Lisa M. Kim - Sponsored by Bethesda Chapter
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Michael T. Kloenne - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
Certification, Mathematics Education
Elisabeth F. Knierim
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
Senior, Science Education
Brittany Krutty *
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Junior, Science Education
Cayla Lang
Marymount University, Arlington, VA
Junior, Mathematics Education
Justin D. Lewin
University of Maine, Orono, ME
Sophomore, Biology/Chemistry minor
Jie Ling Liang
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Senior, Mathematics Education
Andrea Mack
Montana State University, Bozman, MT
Junior, Mathematics Education
Michelle K. Malme *
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Certification, Science Education
Sarah N. Maslar
St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, FL
Junior, Mathematics Education
Kathryn J. Matthews
Boston University, Boston, MA
Senior, Mathematics Education
Amber M. Miller
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Sophomore, Science Education
Lindsey Murt - Sponsored by Fort Knox Gold Vault Chapter
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Senior, Mathematics Education
Allison K. Neubert
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Sophomore, Mathematics Education
Jeanetta Nunley
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Seth T. Orndorff
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Sophomore, Mathematics Education
Benjamin M. Pacini *
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Samantha Palmer *
State University of New York, Oneonta, NY
Senior, Science Education
Jarett G. Payne
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Senior, Mathematics Education
Melinda P. Pierce
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Junior, Mathematics Education
Deanna Pittman - Sponsored by Quantico-Potomac Chapter
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Senior, Mathematics Education
Briana J. Ponzer *
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Senior, Physics and Mathematics Education
Amber Rittenhouse
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Junior, Mathematics Education
Austin D. Robbins *
Montana State University, Bozeman, M
Junior, Science Education
Michelle F. Rogovin - Sponsored by Tampa-St. Petersburg Chapter
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Senior, Mathematics
Sarah Sams
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Senior, Mathematics Education
Noah Sandoval - Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chapter
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Senior, Engineering Education
Annie Sandza - Sponsored by Washington DC Chapter
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Graduate, Science Education
Jody T. Shipp - Sponsored by Northern Virginia Chapter
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Senior, Mathematics Education
Adrienne Sloan - Sponsored by Orlando-Central Florida Chapter
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Senior, Psychology
Brielle T. Spencer *
High Point University, High Point, NC
Senior, Math and Physics
Caroline D. Stalvey
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Junior, Mathematics Education
Greg J.Strimel
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Graduate, Technology Education
Ashley N. Thornburg
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Sophomore, Science Education
Patsy R. Thrasher
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Sophomore, Science Education
Johnathon K. Upperman - Sponsored by Hampton Roads Chapter
College of William and Mary, Williamsbrug, VA
Senior, Mathematics Education
Thomas J. Wheeler
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Graduate, Mathematics Education
Lily A. Whiteside
Maryville University, St. Louis, MO
Sophomore, Science Education
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
Jason Calhoun
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Graduate, Science Education
MG EUGENE C. RENZI/MANTECH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
Emily B. Eastlake
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Sophomore, Engineering Education
J. SPARGO & ASSOCIATES STEM TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
Jessica A. Wilson
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Graduate, Mathematics Education
INTELLIGENCE SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Joseph P. Reinhard
Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA
Global Security & Intelligence Studies
Spencer T. Vuksic
Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA
Security & Intelligence
DISABLED WAR VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
FALL 2011 WINNER
Christopher A. Metner
Marine Corps Veteran
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Mechanical Engineering
AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ WAR VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
FALL 2011 WINNERS
Chris Gayle
Army National Guard
College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Electronics Engineering Technology
John C. Lynn
Marine Corps Veteran
Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC
Electronics Engineering Technology
Mitch Lee Moorehead
Marine Corps Veteran
Henley-Putnam University, San Jose, CA
Intelligence Management/Analysis
Phillip W. New
Navy Veteran
Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus, Mesa, AZ
Mechanical/Robotics Engineering
Bradley J. Wilton *
Marine Corps Veteran
San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
Electrical Engineering
SPRING 2012 WINNERS
SrA Sean R. Bundles Jr., USAF
Active-Duty Air Force
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
Computer Information Systems
Max Robinson Heald *
Marine Corps Veteran
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
Aerospace Engineering
Cathy Ramirez
Marine Corps Veteran
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS
Mathematics
Cory David Snooks *
Army Veteran
New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM
Electrical Engineering
LTG DOUGLAS D. BUCHHOLZ, USA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
SMSgt Larry Hartman, USAF
DeVry University
Electrical Engineering
GENERAL EMMETT PAIGE SCHOLARSHIP
Fall 2011 WINNERS
PO1 Zacharia M. C. Barnes
Active-Duty Navy
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Mechanical Engineering & Math
Mrs. Manda B. Cole
Air Force Spouse
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Meteorology
GENERAL JOHN A. WICKHAM SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNERS
Ms. Ariel Marie Bridgeman
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Junior, Physics
Mr. Matthew L. Schmit
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Sophomore, Aerospace Engineering
STEM MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP
2012 WINNER
Kaitlyn Alyssa Martin
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2012 WINNERS
* denotes repeat winner
MEDAL OF HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
Cadet Edgar Dario Acosta, Air Force ROTC *
Junior, Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
Cadet David William Nickle, Army ROTC *
Junior, Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ
Midshipman Tara Keely Dowling, Navy ROTC
Junior, Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh. PA
Officer Candidate Michael Daniel Black, Navy ROTC (Marine Corps) *
Junior, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Cadet Michael Robert Crowl, Air Force ROTC
Junior, Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Cadet Ryan Christopher Leahy, Army ROTC
Junior, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Midshipman Paige Kristeen Nardozzo, Navy ROTC
Sophomore, Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
Officer Candidate Richard Frank Viehdorfer, Navy ROTC (Marine Corps)
Junior, University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
VADM JON L. BOYES, USN (Ret.) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Officer Candidate Daniel Paul DeToma, Navy ROTC
Junior, SUNY Maritime College
Bronx, NY
JOAN BOWDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Midshipman Robert James Dumas, Navy ROTC
Sophomore, Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
MORT MARKS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cadet Wesley Gordon Templeton, Air Force ROTC
Junior, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
MG EUGENE C. RENZI, USA (Ret.) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cadet Michael Scott Sanders, Air Force ROTC *
Sophomore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
LTG JAMES M. ROCKWELL, USA (RET.) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cadet Kenton Bradley Coffman, Army ROTC
Junior, Murray State University
Murray, KY
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Air Force Juniors
Cadet John Michael Blackmar
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Cadet Jared Neal Strickland
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Cadet Andrew Gregory Watson
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Air Force Sophomores
Cadet Amanda Frances Burroughs
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ
Cadet Vincent Peter Spada
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Cadet Jenni Ashton Sweger
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Army Juniors
Cadet Steven Anthony Leon *
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Cadet Jeffry Edward Rennert
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
Cadet Cristal Rebecca Rodriguez
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Army Sophomores
Cadet Taylor Allen Carmichael
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
Cadet Amber Nicole Lekey
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Cadet Samuel Philip Michaels
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Navy Juniors
Midshipman Jayson Samuel Rimer
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Midshipman Carrie Anne Rose
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Midshipman Ian Stuart Simpson
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Navy Sophomores
Midshipman Joshua Everett Ernisse
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Midshipman Anna Louise Hawkins
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
Midshipman Zachery Lee Mills
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA