Scholarships
Scholarships
Plywood Regatta Scholarship Fund
2026 Deadline for Applications: April 17, 2026
The purpose of the Plywood Regatta Scholarship Fund is to provide financial support to deserving and qualified Plywood Regatta participants for advanced education in a program related to the marine industry. Applicants must be graduating high school students or marine technical school students.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Participate in the Plywood Regatta during the year in he/she is applying. Can be a participant or mentor.
- Be in good academic standing at his/her school with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. (Applicants must submit a sealed official transcript with application).
- Be able to provide a record of community service hours with his/her school.
- Demonstrate strong drive and determination.
Award:
Scholarship recipients will be awarded at least $1,000 to be paid directly to an institution of postsecondary education to be used towards tuition and/or other fees.
Past Plywood Regatta Scholarship Recipients:
2025
- Stacy Hammond (University of Texas)
- Donovan Dragun
- Dominic Clarke (University of Florida)
- Keiya Johnson
- Alonso Bands Zamora (Broward College)
- Olivier Carlo (University of Florida)
- Alejandra Castro (University of Central Florida)
- Rafael Castroll
- Noah Chang (Howard University)
- Antonio Espinoza (University of Central Florida)
- Danzell Johnson (Florida Atlantic University)
- Axel Ramos (Broward College)
- Julieta Romero
2024
- Monique Reyes (Stranahan High School)
- Kaleb Jeanlouis (Stranahan High School)
- Marian Pattie (Stranahan High School)
- Jonathan Salomone (Stranahan High School)
- Fabiola Saballos (Nova High School)
- Larissa Riaboukina (Homeschool)
- Daniel Leon (Stranahan High School)
- Jeremiah Lorthe (Stranahan High School)
2023
- Naiema Capo (University of Central Florida)
- Eion Ruth (Florida International University)
- Destin Augustin (University of Central Florida)
- Joshua Kwak
- Destiny Pantoja (Nova Southeastern University)
- Alexis Molina Fletcher (Florida International University)
- Angelina Imparato (University of Central Florida)
- Finn Barraclough (University of Florida)
- Travonna Holt (Palm Beach State College)
- Tavares Towns (Tulsa Welding)
2022
- Andrew Price (Purdue University)
- Alex Valdes (University of Florida)
- New River Middle School Marine Magnet Program
2021
- Jetty Porter (University of Miami)
- Catalin Olortegui (College of the Florida Keys)
- Xain Lawracy
- Tiffany Graddy (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University)
2020
- Kai Lawracy (Florida Atlantic University)
- Dubraska Robles (University of Florida)
- Kayla Blum (University of Central Florida)
- Daniel Kwak (University of South Florida)
2019
- Arlettys Espindola (Broward College)
- Cameron Henthorn (Palm Beach State College)
- Ashleigh Lucas (Georgetown College)
- Mackenzie Malloy (Broward College)
- Ricardo Perez (Florida State University)
2018
- Hali Gutierrez (Maritime Professional Training)
- Ashleigh Lucas (Dual Enrollment Broward College)
- Andreah Pierre (Pomona College)
- Natalie Gadelrab (Florida Institute of Technology)
- Ricardo Perez (Tallahassee Community College)
- Paul Womack (Maritime Professional Training)
2017
- Natalie Gadelrab (Florida Institute of Technology)
- Hali Gutierrez (Broward College)
- Lauren Michalski (Broward College)
- Rachel McCoy
- Ricardo Perez (Tallahassee Community College)
- Kayla Hercules
2016
- Courtney Siew (College of the Florida Keys)
- Jessery Picard (Broward College)
- Natalie Gadelrab (Florida Institute of Technology)
- Amaya Exantus (Broward College)
2015
- Parker Haywood (Broward College)
- Kasey Carlson (Mass Maritime Academy)
2014
- Charles La Flamme (Mass Maritime Academy)
- Luis McCue (Mass Maritime Academy)
- Tiffany Boileau (Maritime Professional Training)
2013
- Michael McConnell (University of Central Florida)
2012
- Michael McConnell (University of Central Florida)
2011
- Dylan Rand (Florida Atlantic University)
- Jared Bristol (McFatter Technical College)
- Dexter Evans (McFatter Technical College)
- Matthew Magnet (McFatter Technical College)
2010
- Tomas Hixon (University of South Florida)
