Leonardo DRS Pledges Support to the Anchor Scholarship Foundation

Leonardo DRS is pledging its support to the Anchor Scholarship Foundation and their mission to make college more affordable for U.S. Surface Navy families. It’s an investment in deserving scholars and everything that they will bring to our communities, to this country and to the world.

Anchor Scholarship Foundation exists to make college more affordable for Surface Navy families. It’s an investment in deserving scholars and everything that they will bring to our communities, to this country and to the world.

Freedom is not free. It is paid for with the sacrifices of the extraordinary men and women defending our nation. However, these service members do not bear this responsibility alone. Their families face unique challenges brought on by frequent moves and new schools and multiple deployments. Certainly, all families face hard challenges; but those faced by military families redefines hard.

Taking on surmountable college debt should not be one of these challenges. For over 40 years, Anchor Scholarship Foundation has served its mission to “make college more affordable for U.S. Surface Navy families.” This is why, since our inception, we have awarded over $1,300,000 in scholarships to over 1,200 eligible family members.

Anchor scholarships are awarded based upon an equal weighting of academic performance, character, extracurricular activities and financial need. These scholarships go beyond just mitigating the cost for a college education; they validate the hard work, dedication and sacrifices of our amazing Navy family members.

There are several different types of scholarships; all of which can be applied for with ONE scholarship application:

• Anchor Scholarships: Awarded to dependents of Surface-qualified U.S. Navy sailors who meet the eligibility criteria. Anchor Scholarships range from $2,000 – $2,750. These scholarships are made possible by donations made to the Foundation’s Annual Fund.
• Administered Scholarships: The Administered Scholarship Program was established in 2016, and allows a company or individual the ability to fund a scholarship in their name that as additional selection criteria (e.g., command dependent, officer or enlisted dependent, STEM student, geographic location). A minimum donation of $2,500 is required to establish an administered scholarship, and an administrative fee is assessed.
• Endowed Scholarships: Our endowed scholarships typically honor a favorite command, person or company, and range in size depending on the amount of the gift used to establish the endowment fund. Each endowed scholarship fund is a legacy of the honoree and provides funding for the scholarship in perpetuity. These scholarships may be renewable or annual, and may require additional selection criteria.

Our Sponsored Scholars

Quotes:

“I find her to be personable, easy to work with both as a peer and as a student to teach. Knowing more about this student’s background has shown me she has a great capacity to adapt to her environment both in her life (given how often her family has moved) and in class (as seen by the grace she engages in my class). Her strong and honest character traits and her academic potential make her a great candidate…”

Mia Tran – Lecturer

“I am passionate about pursuing a career public health, specifically in food science. As the daughter of a Naval officer, I value my unique opportunity to live abroad and experience many different cultures. Organizations like the Anchor Scholarship have allowed me to expand my academic horizons, and this would not be possible without the generous donations from donors.”

Julianne de Castro

Quotes:

“She is dedicated and determined. She also knows when to ask for help and discuss important matters rather than let those simmer. I believe this student is more than deserving of an Anchor scholarship. She would represent herself, her university and most importantly, the Anchor Scholarship Foundation with grace.”

Betsy Loe – College Advisor

“With this scholarship, I can keep a majority of my focus on classes since I do not have to work and attend classes simultaneously throughout the academic year. With the extra time not fulfilled by work, I can continue with computational chemistry research over chemical bonds containing uranium hexafluoride.”

Gianna DeLisio

Quotes:

“I have proudly witnessed Griffin’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Academically, Griffin is highly participatory, eager to learn, and a team player. He consistently performs beyond expectations.”

Lyndsey Henderson, English Instructor

“The Anchor Scholarship has lifted a financial burden from my family and made my dream of attending Yale University more affordable. In addition to the financial support of this scholarship, it has been extremely satisfying to see my dad’s military service honored in such a tangible and beneficial manner.”

Griffin Thompson