Loleni Talo Memorial Scholarship
The Loleni Talo Memorial Scholarship honors the dedication and service of Loleni Talo, who served with distinction in the United States Navy for 24 years, retiring as a Senior Chief. Throughout his career, Senior Chief Talo exemplified leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence. This scholarship seeks to support individuals who embody the same values of perseverance, integrity, and service, and who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond, just as Senior Chief Talo did throughout his life.
“THANK YOU” LETTER
The San Diego Miramar College Foundation have dedicated themselves to raising money to help students reach their educational and vocational dreams.
All Scholarship recipients will be required to provide a “Thank You” Letter to the donor expressing your sincere appreciation of the award(s).
Note: If you are selected and notified of a scholarship award, you must claim it no later than December 19, 2026, unless otherwise specified in the scholarship guidelines. Awards not claimed by this date will be forfeited.
- Award
- $500.00
- Deadline
- 02/13/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- In 250 words, tell us a little about yourself. What motivated you to enlist in the military, and how long have you served? Please include your branch of service and a brief description of your role and responsibilities. What are your current goals in both your military career and your education? The military emphasizes core values such as loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage—qualities exemplified by Senior Chief Talo. Can you share a personal experience that demonstrates one or more of these values and explain the lessons or insights you gained from it?