| Our $650,000 investment in the lives of 187 Coast Guard children allows them to focus on their studies and professional development in college and trade/technical school. |
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| Aiden Adkins graduated first in his class from James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, this year and is headed to Leeward Community College to study civil engineering. He is the child of Petty Officer First Class Thomas Adkins. |
| "Thank you so much to the Coast Guard Foundation for putting me through my first year of college debt-free, a dream I have had since my first year of middle school," shared Aiden. "Thank you so much for your generosity, with this scholarship I will be able to fully commit myself to my studies and not have to stress about finances." |
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| Daniel Goldsmith is a junior at Penn State where he is working towards his bachelor's degree in early childhood education with a plan to teach in Philadelphia upon graduation. Daniel is the child of retired Coast Guard veteran Brian Goldsmith, Jr. |
| "Thank you so much for this scholarship," shared Daniel. "This will help me on my journey to accomplish my dreams of being a teacher. As a future educator, I want to help the youth in a big way, especially those in the city… I will keep working hard and make my dream a reality." |
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| Mia Vargas-Apalit is a senior at Sonoma State University, majoring in business administration. Mia is a 2023 Westbrook Coast Guard Foundation Scholar. She is the child of Petty Officer First Class Paul Apalit. |
| "By awarding me this scholarship, my family and I are relieved of a financial burden, which helps me dedicate more time and attention to pursuing my degree," said Mia. "Thank you for your generosity and support." |
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