Past DSF Scholarship Awardees
17th Annual DSF Scholarship Award 2023
$2,500 Award
Brandon Amdahl, Son of Dale R. Amdahl, DS/C/PSP/PCD/ Physical Security Specialist, Brandon will be attending Virginia Tech with plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering
Adam Boles, Son of Timothy Boles, DS Special Agent, Adam will be attending University of Texas at Austin with plans to pursue a degree in Economics
Kiera Counts, Daughter of Jonica B. Hogenson-Counts, SSA (Ret) & Roger D. Counts III, SSA (Ret), Kiera will be attending Willamette University with plans to pursue a degree in BioPhysics and a career in Emergency Medicine
Keira Hansen, Daughter of Benjamin Hansen, Electronics Engineer, Keira will be attending Brigham Young University with plans to pursue a degree in Environmental Science
Susanna Miele-Bokelman, Daughter of Kala Bokelman, Supervisory Special Agent, Susanna will be attending Skidmore College with plans to pursue a degree in English or Education
Marina Perkins, Daughter of Mark Perkins, Acting Unit Chief/Driver Training Unit, Marina will be attending Virginia Tech with plans to pursue a degree in Biological Sciences
Emma Thurman, Daughter of Jared Thurman, Retired DS Special Agent, Emma will be attending East Tennessee State University with plans to pursue a degree in Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Physician Assistant)
Sydney Tsin, Daughter of Werner Tsin, DS Special Agent, Sydney will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology with plans to pursue a degree in Computer Science
$1,000 Award
Kourtney Bounkong, Daughter of Khamprasong Bounkong, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Washington Field Office, Kourtney will be attending George Mason University with plans to pursue a degree in Bioengineering
Jason Davis, Son of Deirdre Davis, Senior Desk Officer -DS/IP/NEA-SCA, Jason will be attending Towson University with plans to pursue a degree in Economics
Luke Freeman, Son of John Freeman, Retired Supervisory Special Agent, Luke will be attending Virginia Tech with plans to pursue a degree in Computer Science
Caden Gallagher, Son of David Gallagher, DS Special Agent, Caden will be attending George Mason University with plans to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice
Olivia Wilson, Daughter of Rachel Wilson & Payton Wilson, , DS/T/FASTC, TPCs, Olivia will be attending George Mason University with plans to pursue a career in law
16th Annual DSF Scholarship Award 2022
$2,500 Award
Matteo Joaquin Betancourt, Son of Leslie K. Esterrich, IT Program Manager (DS/EX/CTO), Matteo will be attending Johns Hopkins University with plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering
Samuel D. Bills, Son of Rebecca Bills, Special Investigator, Sam will be attending Brigham Young University with plans to pursue a degree in science/engineering
Merrill MB Doherty, Daughter of May Doherty, Foreign Service Specialist/Diplomatic Courier, Merrill will be attending Bates College with plans to pursue a career in international affairs and government service
Madison A. Mosely, Daughter of Vaughn Mosely, Supervisory Special Agent, Madison will be attending University of Virginia with plans to pursue a degree in neuroscience/psychiatrist
Dylan S. Scanlon, Son of Thomas Scanlon, Retired DS, Current PSC, Dylan will be attending Virginia Tech with plans to pursue a degree in engineering
Isaac Shawn Stewart, Son of Shawn Stewart, DS liaison to the US Marshalls Service, Isaac will be attending University of Alabama in Huntsville with plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering
Jayliana Twardecki, Daughter of Pawel Twardecki, ARSO, Nogales, Mexico, Jayliana will be attending Brigham Young University - Idaho with plans to pursue a degree in forensic sciences
Samuel L. Twardecki, Son of Pawel Twardecki, ARSO, Nogales, Mexico, Samuel will be attending Yavapai College with plans to pursue a degree in Fire Science for a career in fire service
$1,000 Award
Giavanna R Alimenti, Daughter of Michael Alimenti, DS Supervisory Special Agent, Giavanna will be attending North Carolina State University with plans to pursue a degree in criminology
Brendan R Caruso, Son of Kent G. Miller, Supervisory Special Agent, Brendan will be attending California State University Northridge with plans to pursue a degree in Political Science
Ruby Chadwick, Daughter of Matthew Chadwick, Security Engineering Officer, Ruby will be attending Stanford University with plans to pursue a degree in human biology
Kelly Marie McCarthy, Daughter of David McCarthy, Special Agent, Kelly will be attending Franciscan University of Steubenville with plans to pursue a degree in biology
Ashley B. Zartman, Daughter of Brian Zartman, Special Agent, Ashley will be attending The University of South Florida with plans to pursue a degree in Marketing
15TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2021
$4,000 Award
Jenna Kim, Daughter of Nathan Kim, Special Agent. Jenna will be attending Yale University, with plans to pursue a degree in Public Health and Biochemistry, pre-med
$2,500 Award
Jonathan Dynda, Son of Lyle Dynda, Section Chief/GTM Countermeasures & Integrations. Jonathan will be attending SUNY Maritime College, with plans to pursue a degree in Naval Architecture with BS Engineering
Bella Pham, Daughter of Tai Pham, Special Agent. Bella will be attending Virginia Tech, with plans to pursue a degree in Business
Alexander Reistad, Son of Craig Reistad, Special Agent. Alexander will be attending Texas A&M, with plans to pursue a degree in Industrial Distribution
Georgia Sherman, Daughter of Greg Sherman, Special Agent. Georgia will be attending Clemson University, with plans to pursue a degree in Business
$2,000 Award
Alec Kollmar, Son of Chris Kollmar, Senior Resource Manager. Alec will be attending Virginia Tech, with plans to pursue a degree in Aerospace Engineering
Elayna Milligan, Daughter of Shawn Milligan, Current Branch Chief for DS/ST/SSI/PTB. Elayna will be attending University of Mary Washington, with plans to pursue a degree in Psychology
Anna Whelan, Daughter of Patrick Whelan, Senior Desk Officer, DS/IP/EUR. Anna will be attending George Mason University, with plans to pursue a degree in Global Affairs
$1,000 Award
Isabella Baca, Daughter of Eric Baca & Joy Baca, Security Technical Specialist and Security Engineering Officer, Isabella will be attending New Mexico State University, with plans to pursue a degree in Social Work
Izabella Bright, Daughter of David J Bright, Special Agent, Izabella will be attending University of Maryland, with plans to pursue a degree in International Relations
Jimmy Doherty, Son of James P. Doherty, Special Agent, Jimmy will be attending Florida State University, with plans to pursue a degree in Business/Finance
Taylor Gordon, Daughter of Duane Gordon, Special Agent, Taylor will be attending Northern Virginia Community College, with plans to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology
Eamon Lalley, Son of Thomas Lalley, Chief, Analysis Division, DS/CI (retired), Eamon will be attending James Madison University, with plans to pursue a degree in History/International Affairs
14TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2020
$2,500 Awards
Meredith Bacon, Daughter of Amanda Bacon, Special Investigator, Meredith will be attending University of San Diego with plans to pursue a degree in International Relations
Cade Bloomer, Son of James Bloomer, Regional Security Officer, Cade will be attending Utah Valley University with plans to pursue a degree in Political Science
Brendan Cobble, Son of Terry Cobble, Supervisory Special Agent, Brendan will be attending Regent University with plans to pursue a degree Government with a concentration in Foreign Policy and International Relations
Dayton Fairchild, Son of Lon Fairchild, Retired Agent, Dayton will be attending Virginia Tech with plans to pursue a degree in French
Alissa Keegan, Daughter of Patrick Keegan, RSO Bucharest, Alissa will be attending Georgetown with plans to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering (premed track)
Sharon Ng, Daughter of Donald Ng, SEO, Sharon will be attending Cornell University with plans to pursue a degree in Policy Analysis and Management
Camila Orr, Daughter of David Wallace Orr, Retired Agent, Camila will be attending Cornell University with plans to pursue a degree in Computer and Information Science
Aidan Shea, Son of Andrew Shea, Supervisory Special Agent, Aidan will be attending Saint Anselm College with plans to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice
Thomas Sweeney, Son of Julia Sweeney, Deputy Assistant Director, Thomas will be attending College of William & Mary with plans to pursue a degree in Economics (pre-law)
Taylor Tye, Daughter of Duncan Tye, Special Agent, Taylor will be attending University of California, Santa Barbara with plans to pursue a degree in Biology
13TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2019
$5,000 Award
Rachel Robin, University of Maryland, Daughter of Nelson Robin, Contractor
Dean Sherman, College of William & Mary, Son of Greg Sherman, Office Director
Ethan Sisbarro, Princeton University, Son of Kevin Sisbarro, DS/PSP/PSD Chief
$2,500 Award
Jacob Munyan, Brigham Young Univ, Son of Walter Munyan, ATA East Africa Program Manager
Mira Wroblewski, College of William & Mary, Daughter of Andrew Wroblewski, RSO
$1,000 Award
Hannah Ford, Duke University, Daughter of Peter Ford, Retired Agent
Tucker Rawlings, University of Virginia, Daughter of Steven Chalupsky, Retired Agent
Brock Sotolar, University of Missouri, Son of Jeremy Cheung, Special Agent
Jace Stern, Southern Methodist Univ, Son of Jacob Stern, Explosives Ordinance Disposal Technician
12TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2018
$2,500 Award
Ingrid Bayer, Gettysburg College, Daughter of Michael Bayer, SA Division Chief of Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program
Carmen Bruchnak, Augustana College, Daughter of Kirk Bruchnak, Investigative Specialist
Gabriella Chu, University of Virginia, Daughter of Martin Chu, Retired Agent
Jordan Delgado, Temple University, Son of Jorge Delgado, Special Agent
Annie Lu, University of Oxford, Daughter of Zhengfan Song, Sr. Distributed Learning Designer
Robert Weaver, Virginia Tech, Son of Robert S. Weaver, Financial Management Analyst
$1,000 Award
Anna Maria Alexander, George Mason University, Daughter of Hoyt Alexander, Special Agent
Christian Beckmeyer, Christopher Newport, Son of Charles Reed Beckmeyer, ATLas Branch Chief
Daniel Carroll, Virginia Military Institute, Son of Buddy Carroll, Supervisory Special Agent
Natalie Jumaoas, Univ of Tampa, Daughter of Norey Jumaoas, Contractor Systems Op Admin
Reece Motely, Christopher Newport University, Son of David Motley, Special Agent
Julie Romutis, Virginia Tech, Daughter of Timothy Romutis, DS Contractor
Corinne Trosch, Penn State University, Daughter of David Trosch, Special Agent
Lindsay Weitzel, Virginia Wesleyan University, Daughter of Robert Weitzel, Director of DSTC
11TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2017
$2,500 Award
Aedan Anders, University of Puget Sound, Son of Jeffrey Anders, Diplomatic Courier
Shelia Baber, MIT, Daughter of Collin James Baber, STS ESO
Ebby Beatrice, Texas A&M, Daughter of Gregory Beatrice, Special Agent
Natalie Hall, Northeastern University, Daughter of David W. Hall, Special Agent in Charge
Kari Mills, Pacific Lutheran University, Daughter of Bruce Mills, Retired Special Agent
Liz Minor, University of Virginia, Daughter of James Minor, Special Agent
Bailey Price, Drexel University, Daughter of Lonnie J. Price, Security Engineering Officer
Julia Reimer, Cornell University, Daughter of Calvin Reimer, Security Engineering Officer
Elizabeth Schurman, Univ of Virginia, Daughter of Chris Schurman, Acting PDAS & Acting Dir
$500 Award
Jessica Barnard, SUNY Binghamton, Daughter of Maria Barnard, Special Investigator
Debron Barnes, Kennesaw State University, Son of Jerald Barnes, Retired Special Agent
Cody Behselich, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Son of Brad Behselich, Special Agent/RSO
Lillian Bills, Brigham Young, Daughter of Rebecca Bills, PSS Contract Investigator
Noeline Boardman, Simpson College, Daughter of Chase Boardman, Special Agent
Thomas Brewick, Virginia Commonwealth, Son of Bonnie Shin, Contractor - CFO Office
Rio Castro, James Madison University, Daughter of Joseph Castro, Supervisory Special Agent
Michael Collins, Illinois State University, Son of Scott Collins, Retired Special Agent
Lauren Colonair, UNC Chapel Hill, Daughter of Mark A. Colonair, Operational Medicine Instr
Katie Estrada, University of Maryland, Daughter of Mae Estrada, Financial Management Specialist
Nicole Ford, University of Mary Washington, Daughter of Corey Ford, Supervisory Special Agent
Sierra Guard, VCU, Daughter of Edwin Guard, Office Director, Office of Field Office Management
Connor Hatch, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Son of Clark Hatch, Diplomatic Courier
Marquez Jenkins, Norfolk State Univ, Son of Cloette Jenkins, Contractor – Program Analysist II
Freddie Johnson, Oral Roberts University, Son of Freddie Lee Johnson, DS/HFO/DRO
Noah Massillon, Pomona College, Son of Jean Massillon, Security Engineering Officer
Lesa Munyan, Brigham Young, Daughter of Walt Munyan, DS/T/ATA PSC
Devon Parker, Towson University, Son of Rachel Bibee, Industrial Security Specialist
Michael Small, Florida Atlantic University, Son of Michael Small, Support Services Specialist
Molly Sullivan, Hollins Univ, Daughter of Colin Sullivan, Office Director, DS Command Center
10TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2016
$5,000 Award Recipients
Isabella Blackman, The University of Virginia, Daughter of Brian Blackman, Special Agent
Elizabeth Chung, The University of Virginia, Daughter of Foon Chung, Retired Agent
$2,500 Award Recipients
Peter Bruchnak, The University of Michigan, Son of Kirk Bruchnak, Investigative Analyst
Patrick French, UCLA, Son of Michael French, Retired Agent
Sabrina Harms, The University of Virginia, Daughter of Glenn Harms, Security Engineering Officer
Michael Hayes, Middlebury College, Son of Paul Hayes, Special Investigator
Addison Patrick, The University of Virginia, Daughter of Carolyn Patrick, Personal Security Specialist Team lead (DS/SI/DSS)
Victoria Spiotto, Univ of Virginia, Daughter of Gaetano Spiotto, Retired Agent/DOJ-ATF
9TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2015
$5,000 Award Recipients
Ellissa Goldberg, Tulane University, Daughter of Elyce Ditchek Goldberg Contract Investigator
Abigail Minor, College of William & Mary, Daughter of James Minor SA, Protective Intelligence Investigation
$2,500 Award Recipients
Megan Barnard, Boston University, Daughter of Maria Barnard Special Investigator, DS/SI/PSS
Taylor Bochantin, Murray State University, Daughter of Dennis Bochantin Retired Special Agent
Julia Gibbons, the University of Mary Washington, Daughter of Peter Gibbons Office Director, Physical Security Programs
Roberto (Leo) Medrano, Georgia Tech, Son of Roberto Medrano DS Special Agent
Madison Murray, University of Illinois, Daughter of Thomas Murray DRSO, Jakarta
Shannon Romutis, The University of Virginia, Daughter of Timothy Romutis DS/CMP/ECB-Engineer-Contractor
Hunter Smith, University of Mississippi, Daughter of Mark J. Smith DS Special Agent
Darius Williams, Case Western Reserve University, Son of Joseph V. Williams DS Special Agent
8TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2014
Salvatore Capriglione, George Washington University’s Elliot School of Foreign Affairs, Son of Pasquale Capriglione Retired SA
Caitlin Cosentino, SUNY at Buffalo, Daughter of Curt Cosentino DS at US Mission
David Hollingsworth, The College of William & Mary, Son of Louis Hollingsworth Retired Security Engineer Officer
Erin McFarland, Christopher Newport University, Daughter of Elizabeth McFarland Special Investigator
Grace Wilson, Drexel University, Daughter of Kristie Wilson DS/PSS Contract Special Investigator
7TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2013
2013 Maxwell Robertson Harmon DSF Scholarship Award
Karen Munyan, Stanford University, Daughter of Walter Munyan, DS/T/ATA East Africa Program (contractor)
2013 DSF Scholarship Award
Kerri Bochantin, the University of Kentucky, Daughter of Dennis Bochantin, retired DS SA
Kelsi Faley, Virginia Tech, Daughter of Joseph Faley, DS Contractor/Security Specialist (current)
Ryan Gill, Tufts University, Son of Elaine Gill DS, Contractor (current)
Alexandra Griffin, Vanderbilt University, Daughter of William Griffin, retired DS SA and Current Consultant
Louis (Bobby) Hollingsworth, Virginia Tech, Son of Rob Hollingsworth, Security Engineering Officer
Erin Lutley, St. John's Univ/SUNY College of Optometry, Daughter of Michael Lutley, Uniform Security Officer
Andrea Salazar, George Mason University, Daughter of Jose Salazar DS/C/DC
6TH ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS – 2012
2012 Maxwell Robertson Harmon DSF Scholarship Award
Lauren Caprigione, Daughter of Pasquale Capriglione (retired SA), Virginia Tech
2012 DSF Scholarship Award
Joi Chu-Ketterer, Daughter of Keith Ketterer (Diplomatic Courier), Pitzer College
Amanda Haycook, Daughter of Stephan Haycook (Security Specialist DS/STO/OSB), School of Visual Arts
Kailyn Hornbeck, Daughter of Robert Hornbeck (Retired SA), College of William & Mary
Kathryn Hornbeck, Daughter of Joan Andrews (Asst SAC/WFO), University of Miami
Erica Loftin, Niece of Beth Trites (Retired SA), University of Virginia
5TH ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS – 2011
Spencer Bopp, Son of Joseph Bobb (SA), William & Mary
Vanessa Branch, Niece of Gloria Williams (Division Chief/Budge), Carnegie Mellon
Serina Hull, Daughter of Robert Charles Hull (Diplomatic Courier), Florida State
Jason McConnell, Son of Sean McConnell (SA), Univ. of Delaware
Wilbur Shirley, Son of Lena Shirley (DS Contractor), Univ of Ill at Urbana/Champagne
4TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS - 2010
Jenna Heather Danzig, James Madison University
Holly Marie Frock, Colorado State University
3RD ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS - 2009
Meaghan E. Eicher, James Madison University
Michael Lucas Woods, West Point
2ND ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER - 2008
Ashton Massey, Duke University, Granddaughter of Chris Leibengood & Allegra Sensenig
1ST ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP WINNER - 2007
Haley Smith