Dolphin Scholarships
Merit + needScholarship
Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.
- Award
- $1,500 to $4,500 per year; maximum lifetime award $16,000 over 8 semesters; about 30 to 40 new scholarships each year
- Timeline
- Oct 1, 2026Applications reopen
- Feb 15, 2027Eligibility deadline
- Mar 15, 2027Full application deadline .
- How to apply
- Complete eligibility screening by February 15, then the full application by March 15.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Who can apply
- Unmarried dependent children (under 24 at the March 15 deadline) or spouses of current or former qualified U.S. Navy Submarine Force members (6 years active duty in submarines or 8 years in submarine support), pursuing a first associate or bachelor's degree or vocational/technical certification.
- Good to know
- Scholars are selected on academic proficiency and commitment and excellence in school and community activities; financial need is considered after other aid is determined.
- Details
- Need consideredBefore Early Action