San Diego Post Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

Once again, the San Diego Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) will be granting scholarships to local college and university students in 2024. This year, our target is to award scholarship amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Pursuant with the 2023 SAME Strategic Plan, this year’s scholarship program will be open to individuals pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Architecture.

In addition, we have three specific scholarships honoring Captain Tom Crane, Rear Admiral Ben Montoya, and Jackie Price-Dunn. The Jackie Price-Dunn scholarship will be awarded to a female applicant who, in addition to meeting all other requirements, best represents the ideals that Jackie demonstrated: a dedication to professional excellence, proactive involvement in the local community, and a passion for helping others to reach their personal goals.

Applications are accepted directly from students online. The candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students and display enthusiastic promise in their studies. Grade point average will not be the only consideration. Involvement in other professional activities and organizations, employment and internship history, future plans, and financial need are among other key considerations. 

You must be a SAME member and member of the San Diego Post to apply for the scholarship and student membership is FREE for students 25 and under. Anyone out of that category (ie., prior military) can join as young members. Young member rates are $40 for the year. 

If you have any questions regarding the Post scholarship program, or have problem accessing the application portal, please email Mary Londquist, San Diego Post Scholarship Director. 

2022 Scholarship Winners

Jaime Cervantes – Junior, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering – $15,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Killian Colin – Graduate Student, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering – $12,000
Michael Morrissey Hansen – Senior, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering – $13,000 (RADM Ben Montoya Award)

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2021 Scholarship Winners

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Minghua Ong – Senior, University of California San Diego, Bioengineering – $15,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Chris Colandene (Naval ROTC) – Senior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering – $13,000 (RADM Ben Montoya Award)

Rachel Fernandez ‐ Sophomore, CSU San Marcos, Software Engineering – $12,000 (Jackie Price-Dunn Award)
Middle Row: Rachel Astete Vasquez (USN Veteran) – Graduate Student, San Diego State University, Engineering Sciences – $8,000

Killian Colin – Senior, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering – $8,000
Justin Daus (Naval ROTC) – Senior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering – $8,000

Bottom Row: Andrew Ruff (USMC Veteran) – Sophomore, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering – $8,000
Miguel Molina – Freshman, CSU San Marcos, Electrical Engineering – $5,000
Joshua O’Connell – Junior, San Diego State University – $5,000

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2020 Scholarship Winners

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Chrestina Mansoor – Senior, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering – $15,000 (CAPT Tom Crane Award)
Chris Colandene (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) – Junior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering – $13,000
(RADM Ben Montoya Award)

Rachel Astete Vasquez (US Navy Veteran) – PhD Grad Student, University of California San Diego / San Diego State University, Engineering Sciences – $12,000 (Jackie Price-Dunn Award)

Joseph Yarrington (US Navy Veteran) – Senior, New School of Architecture & Design, Construction Management – $7,000
Justin Daus (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) – Junior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering – $7,000
Gabriela Rojas – Freshman, California State University San Marcos, Software Engineering – $7,000
Jaime Cervantes – Freshman, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering – $7,000
Daniel Schneider (Nat Guard ROTC) – Senior, San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering – $5,000
Minghua Ong – Junior, University of California San Diego, Bioengineering – $5,000
Dakota Newsome (Marine Corps) – Senior, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering – $5,000
Alan Clemenson (US Navy Veteran) – Senior, San Diego State University, Electrical Engineering – $5,000
Holly Hays (US Navy Veteran) – Senior, San Diego State University, Environmental Engineering – $4,000
Brandon Ryczek (Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps) – Junior, University of San Diego, Industrial & Systems Engineering – $4,000
Ellie Roy – Sophomore, San Diego State University, Civil Engineering – $4,000