Past DSF Scholarship Awardees

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

$2500 Award

$2,000 AWARD

$1,000 AWARD

14TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2020

$2,500 Awards

13TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2019

$1,000 AWARD

12TH ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2018

$2,500 Award

HONORABLE MENTION RECIPIENTS- $1,000 AWARD

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, University of Virginia, Daughter of Chris Schurman, Acting PDAS & Acting Director

$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 Instructor
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, Virginia Commonwealth, 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 University, 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 University, Daughter of Colin Sullivan, SSA, 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, The University of Virginia, Daughter of Gaetano Spiotto, Retired Agent/DOJ-ATF DS Special Investigator

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 DS Agent, 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 Institute of Technology, 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 - current
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

1ST ANNUAL DSF SCHOLARSHIP WINNER - 2007

Haley Smith