The Dolphin Scholarships will be awarded, on a competitive basis, to high school or college children or stepchildren, and spouses of members or former members of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, or those who have served in submarine support activities. The sponsor must be a current or former qualified member of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force who has served a minimum of six years on active duty, or served eight years on active duty in submarine support activities. Dependent children applicants must be a high school senior or be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a college or an accredited vocational or technical institute, who is working toward their first Associate's or Bachelor's degree. They must be unmarried and under the age of 24 at the time of the application deadline. Scholars attending any Military Service Academy are not eligible for the Dolphin Scholarship. Dependent spouse applicants must intend to or be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student with a minimum of 12 credit hours per year in order to receive their first Associate's or Bachelor's degree at a two- or four-year accredited university, or college or be working toward a vocational/technical certification at an accredited institute. All scholars are selected on the basis of academic proficiency as well as commitment and excellence in school and community activities. Although not a part of the actual selection process, financial need is considered once all financial aid assistance for an applicant has been determined. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Dolphin Scholarship Foundation for more information.