CAPT Laurance Safford Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association awards three scholarships to three meritorious students in the amounts of $3000, $2500, and $2000. These scholarships are intended to recognize academic excellence, leadership, community service and a commitment to pursuing higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, linguistics, and cyber.
2024 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA CAPT Laurance Safford Scholarship Awards for 2024:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Sarah Hopp |
Ms. Hopp will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology studying Computer Science. She is sponsored by CTIC Bob Allen USN (RET) in honor of VADM Jan Tighe USN (RET), career cryptologist and first female DCNO/DNI, CDR FCC/C10F. | $3,000.00 |
Nico Podschun |
Mr. Podschun will attend the University of West Florida studying Aerospace Engineering. He is sponsored by CDR Rusty Smith USN (RET) in honor of CTOCS Pete Kiser (RET) for his 25+ years of training and education contributions as Director of Training at NTTC Pensacola. | $2,500.00 |
William Odell |
Mr. Odell will attend the James Madison University studying Geology. He is sponsored by LT John Odell USN (RET) in honor of the Cryptologic Technician rating. | $2,000.00 |
2023 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA CAPT Laurance Safford Scholarship Awards for 2023:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Dane Faber |
Mr. Faber, sponsored by CTR2 Ken Schmid, in honor of the late CTR1(EXW) Michael Strange, KIA 6 August 2022 in Afghanistan while assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Dane is studying Computer Science and Cyber Security at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. | $3,000.00 |
Mia Kasperowicz |
Ms. Kasperowicz, sponsored by CTRCM Douglas Stenzel USN (RET), in honor of the late Rear Admiral William "Bill" Masters Jr., former Commander Naval Security Group Reserve Command. Mia is studying Finance at Clemson University. | $2,500.00 |
Ethan King |
Mr. King, sponsored by CTT2 Jay King, in honor of the late CTRCM Clarence "Bud" Shick, the 1st Commander Naval Security Group Force Master Chief. Ethan is studying Physical Sciences at the University of Southern Indiana. | $2,000.00 |
2022 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2022:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Mia Kasperowicz |
Ms. Kasperowicz, sponsored by CTRCM Doug Stenzel, USN (RET), was in the top 5% of her graduating class with a GPA of 4.67 while working after school and being one of the top high school track athletes in New England. Mia will be attending Clemson University. | $3,000.00 |
Jolie Miller |
Ms. Miller, sponsored by CTRCS Justin Miller, USN (RET), graduated from High School in the top 6% of her class with a 4.5 GPA and maintained a 4.0 GPA in her freshman year at the University of Florida. | $2,500.00 |
Alexis Koval |
Ms. Koval, sponsored by former CT3 John Koval (also former Member Secretary for NCVA), maintained a 3.3 GPA in high school while being the top YMCA lifeguard in Norman, Oklahoma to help support her family and has taken extra courses to prepare for college. Alexis will be attending the University of Oklahoma. | $2,000.00 |
2021 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2021:
| Recipient | About | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
Jolie Miller |
Ms. Miller currently attends the University of Florida, studying to obtain a BFA degree—works in Robotics and STEM education programs. | $3,000.00 |
William Landauer |
Mr. Landauer will attend Germanna Community College as a precursor to matriculating in a four-year program in mathematics and computer science. | $2,500.00 |
Reese Wargo |
Ms. Wargo will attend the University of Tennessee, studying to become a Child and Family Life Specialist. | $2,000.00 |
2020 Scholarships
The U.S. NCVA Scholarship program was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2019 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2019:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Coryle Roberts | $3,000.00 |
| Shelby Moore | $2,500.00 |
| Mikayla Moore | $2,000.00 |
2018 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2018:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Shelby Moore | $3,000.00 |
| Coryle Roberts | $2,500.00 |
| Sophia Switzer | $2,000.00 |
2017 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2017:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Sylvie L. Sorese | $2,500.00 |
| Joseph Sullivan | $2,000.00 |
| Garrett Horning | $1,500.00 |
2016 Scholarships
Congratulations to the recipients of the U.S. NCVA Scholarship Awards for 2016:
| Recipient | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Ryan Maki | $2,500.00 |
| Kendra Mai | $2,000.00 |
| Jesse Reyes | $1,500.00 |