Foundation Scholarship
Each of the Six DEAFNA Regions
will grant a $2,500.00 scholarship to the selectee
The application period is from: January 1st to April 1st
Qualification Requirements
• The Scholarship is only open to children and grandchildren of the National DEAFNA Members.
• Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are entering the first year of an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Applicants must have participated in extracurricular activities/programs.
• All required documentation must be submitted by April 1st of the current year.
View and download the fillable application on the link below.
DEAFNA-Foundation-Scholarship-Application
See below former scholarship winners and the many generous donors who endowed the scholarships.
2026 DEAFNA Foundation Scholarship Award WinnersJohn Gilbride, DEAFNA Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, asked to share the following: The 2026 DEAFNA Foundation Scholarship winners have been chosen. Again this year, we had an exceptional group of applicants. The applicants were all outstanding in their accomplishments as students, athletes, and leaders in their respective communities. We thank the generous donors who endowed these scholarships. Congratulations to all the winners. The DEAFNA Scholarship Committee chose to recognize the following candidates for their outstanding accomplishments. John Gilbride North East Region DEA Educational Foundation in honor of William Alden |
On June 23, 2025, John Gilbride (VP DEAFNA Northeast) presented the DEAFNA Scholarship Award check to Lauren Furey who will be attending Georgia Tech, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. |
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(L-R) Jacksonville DO ASAC Christopher Whitley, Mike Powers, Megan King, Randall Bohman |
(L-R) Joanne Powers, Mike Powers, Ashley King, Cindy King, Brad King
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On 06-20-25, the scholarship check for the North Central Region was delivered to recipient Kelly Fergus. Here is a photo of Kelly with her father & sponsor SA Bob Fergus and Kelly’s mother, Diane Fergus with the scholarship check. |
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On August 1, 2025, Mike Sanders, DEAFNA VP South Central Region, presented Madison Ward her scholarship check at the Rocky Mountain Field Division in Denver, Colorado. Present during the presentation was Special Agent in Charge, Jonathan C. Pullen, and members of Madison’s family. Those attending virtually were Marshall Fisher, John Gilbride, and Cheryl Martinez (Luis Martinez Jr.’s widow). Madison will be attending the University of Utah pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Dance. (Left to Right): Michael Sanders; Madison Ward; and Jonathan Pullen |
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THE 2024 AWARDSMarty Maguire, DEAFNA Scholarship Coordinator, asked to share the below: The 2024 DEAFNA Scholarship Committee received an outstanding group of applications from an amazing field of candidates. We received submissions from college hopefuls whose majors were projected in nursing, the military, orthopedic surgery, law enforcement, aerospace engineering and everywhere in between. All candidates were truly stellar in their work ethic, extra curricular activities, and community service. The committee chose to recognize the following candidates for their extraordinary accomplishments. Marty Maguire Scholarship information, and past scholarship winners, can be found under SCHOLARSHIP PGM. North East Region |
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Left to right: SADO ASAC Ben Post, Peyton Lloyd, Peyton’s father DEAFNA member and SADO SA Chad Lloyd, |
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Western Region |
On 05/03/2024, Myself, Marty Maguire, DEAFNA President Marshall Fisher, Tom Raffanello, and Kathy Galanos conducted a zoom presentation awarding the DEAAFNA Western Region Scholarship check to Remi Strahm by her father Cam Strahm. |
THE 2023 AWARDSMarty Maguire, AFNA Scholarship Coordinator, asked to share the below: Once again, the 2023 AFNA Scholarship Committee received an amazing group of applications from an outstanding field of candidates. We received submissions from college hopefuls whose majors were projected in biochemistry, the military, pediatric neurology, law enforcement, and everywhere in between. All candidates were truly inspiring in their work ethic, extra curricular activities, and community service. The committee chose to recognize the following 2023 candidates for their extraordinary accomplishments. Marty Maguire Scholarship information, and past scholarship winners, can be found on the membership only side of the AFNA website www.afna.org under SCHOLARSHIP PGM. North East Region |
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Presentation left to right: Tom Mangiamele Acting DEA ASAC, San Antonio District Office, William (Bill) Furay DEA ASAC (Ret.), AFNA Member, Ryan Furay (recipient),
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Presentation on May 26, 2023. From Left to right- El Paso SAC Greg Millard, Keira Adams, and Mom Nichole Adams. |
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THE 2021 AWARDSMarty Maguire, AFNA Scholarship Coordinator, asked to share the below: The 2021 AFNA Foundation Scholarship winners have been chosen. Once again we had an outstanding pool of candidates from around the country. We had a record number of 37 total applicants this year for the six AFNA regional scholarships ( MA-8; NE-8; W-5,SE-7,C-3;SC-6). All the applicants were truly fine young men and women and their families are to be congratulated for raising such amazing and hard working individuals.
Two of the 6 awards are now named in honor of Jerry Rinehart through a benefactor. AFNA Foundation President John Costanzo asked to include the following:
The Finker-Frenkel Family Foundation, a family-run charitable organization dedicated to creating a generational legacy of giving has contributed to the AFNA Foundation Scholarship Fund.The Finker-Frenkel Family Foundation’s recent contribution to the Foundation was made on behalf of Mr. Jerry Rinehart, a retired DEA Special Agent and a close friend of the Finker-Frenkel Family Foundation founder and director Dr. Lazar “Lonya” Finker. Mr. Rinehart passed away after a battle with brain cancer in late 2020. Using the funds donated by the Finker-Frenkel Family Foundation, AFNA has established two Jerry Rinehart Scholarships in Mr. Rinehart’s honor. These scholarships are awarded to the applicants submitted from the AFNA Mid Atlantic and Southeast Regions* as Mr. Rinehart is originally from West Virginia and served numerous years in the Jacksonville RO.
Marty Maguire
AFNA Scholarship Committee Chairman
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Northeast Region Winner
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John Deignan (sponsor Thomas Deignan, Father)
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Northeast Region Winner
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Aaron Kelly (sponsor Vincent Kelly, Father)
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Mid Atlantic Region Winners
Brooke Hewitt (sponsor Earl Hewitt, Father)
*Jerry Rinehart Scholarship
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Southeast Region Winner
Tessa Hansen (sponsor Don Hansen, Father)
*Jerry Rinehart Scholarship
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North Central Region Winner
Katianne Soltys ( sponsor Chuck Soltys,Father)
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Western Region Winner
Natalia Vasquez Pavichevich (sponsor Daniel Pavichevich, Father)
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South Central Region Winner
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Alaina Donovan (sponsor Greg Donovan, Father)
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South Central Region Winner
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Savannah Orton (sponsor Michael Orton, Father)
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THE 2020 AWARDS
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THE 2018 AWARDS
This year’s awards were given to an outstanding group of young men and women. The awardees have exhibited superior academic achievement, as well as giving of their time to assist others and supporting causes consistent with AFNA values.
Sierra Nagle, daughter of Former Special Agent Scott Nagle- Barkersfield, California
Mark O’Reilly, son of Acting G/S Special Agent Chris O’Reilly- Chicago FD
Mid Atlantic Region
Jenna Wilkerson, daughter of Former Special Agent David Wilkerson- Kentucky
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The 2017 awards were given to an outstanding group of young men and women. The awardees have exhibited superior academic achievement, as well as giving their time to assist others and support causes consistent with AFNA values.
Caroline Escobar, daughter of RAC David Escobar, Fresno Resident Office
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The check was presented by Fresno RAC Chris Coleman on the left, middle is retired RAC & AFNA member David Escobar, Caroline Escobar, and her mother , Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Escobar.
Western Region
Selina Montoya, daughter of former Special Agent Eloy Montoya- New Mexico
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Northeastern Region
Quentin Pasquarello, son of former Special Agent Tom Pasquarello- Massachusetts
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Mid Atlantic Region
Lauren Snyder, daughter of Special Agent Mark Snyder- Virginia
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Mid-Atlantic Region
Maya Rodgers, daughter of former Special Agent Bill Rodgers- Pennsylvania
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