DYNE Scholarship
DYNE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD PROGRAM
DYNE Hospitality Group is thrilled to announce the “DYNE Make it Happen Scholarship Fund.” Created to help DYNE employees pursue their passions and goals through higher education, this fund will award select recipients a $2,000 scholarship.
All applicants will be reviewed by the DYNE Scholarship Committee and must meet a minimum set of requirements:
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Be a current DYNE Hospitality Group Cafe employee. Recipients must plan on working for DYNE during the school semester in which the scholarship is awarded and be employed, not on leave.
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Be a high school senior or current college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5
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Have a plan to enroll in or have proof of current enrollment in an undergraduate program (full or part-time) at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Program Facts
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In the first five years of offering this scholarship, we’ve helped so many
$2,000
awarded to each scholarship recipient
$50,000
in scholarships awarded since the fund’s inception
25
total scholarship recipients
2024 Scholarship Recipients
2025 Scholarship Recipients
2023 Scholarship Recipients
2022 Scholarship Recipients
2021 Scholarship Recipients
DaCurtis Miller
“Working at Tropical Smoothie has positively impacted me in so many ways! It’s helped me grow in patience, sharpen my problem-solving skills, and strengthen my work ethic. Receiving this scholarship lifts a huge weight off my shoulders and allows me to focus more fully on my education. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Tropical Smoothie team!”
Katerine Martinez
“Receiving the DYNE Make It Happen Scholarship means a new door has opened for greater opportunities in my education, and I’m incredibly thankful for that. This support from the DYNE community not only helps ease the financial burden but also motivates me to keep pushing forward in my journey as a nursing student. I truly appreciate being recognized and chosen for this scholarship, and I’m committed to making the most of it as I continue working toward my goals.”
Jaden Goodin
“To me, receiving the DYNE Make it Happen Scholarship means that I get to make an even greater impact in my future in trauma surgery and to those I treat. I can focus more on my classes and studying than stressing financially which is going to play a big factor in my career. Having the company that I’ve been working for for months support my collegiate advancement in this way is such an honor and privilege and will allow me to make a real difference in my life as well as others’ lives.“
Gannon Shackleford
“Winning the DYNE scholarship means I get to impact rural communities through being a physician assistant. I am thankful to this company for choosing me to be a recipient of this award. It is such an honor to be able to pursue my career with this scholarship.”
Cassidy Tompkins
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be chosen as a recipient of the DYNE Scholarship. This award means so much more to me than financial support, it represents belief in my potential and encouragement to keep pursuing my dreams. With this scholarship, I am able to continue my education with greater focus and determination, working toward my goal of building a future where I can use my skills to make a positive impact on my community. I want to sincerely thank the Dyne Scholarship Committee for investing in students like me and for helping turn our aspirations into reality. Within the heart of DYNE, we share love to the world.”
Mason Littlefield
“To me, receiving the DYNE Make It Happen Scholarship means that I get to make an impact in the field of criminal justice, which is truly under appreciated for how important the work is to victims and their families. Having the company, I’ve worked with for years support my collegiate advancement in this way is such an honor and privilege, and will allow me a pathway to creating real change in the field.”
Jesus Castrellon
“I am beyond grateful for DYNE and their effort to challenge their employees to pursue higher education through their DYNE Make It Happen Scholarship Fund. As a scholarship recipient, I will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica this coming summer complete an international internship and learn more about the business world in the Central American market. Through this experience, I will grow an understanding of the global supply chain and have the opportunity to work for a global corporation. I cannot thank DYNE enough for endorsing this opportunity and giving their employees aid in achieving their dreams!”
Kristin Lehmann
“Receiving the Dyne Hospitality Scholarship as a senior navigating undergraduate and pursing graduate school in the fall and juggling two full-time jobs is an honor. This support not only fuels my ambition to excel in my jobs and academically but also propels me closer to my dream of becoming a 4-H Program Assistant. It reinforces my belief that with dedication and resilience, we can create positive change in our communities and inspire future generations.”
Jaiden Grindley
“Receiving the DYNE scholarship has been a tremendous help, and now I can continue on with my education with a huge financial relief. I couldn’t be more excited and I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities that receiving this scholarship have given me. With the help of this scholarship, I’m now one step closer to my career as a respiratory therapist and getting to make a difference in the world. Receiving this scholarship is very meaningful to me, and I’m incredibly grateful for DYNE’s support in helping me continue to pursue my education and my dreams.”
Avery Gamble
“Receiving the Dyne Scholarship Award inspires me to turn my passion for helping others into a reality by empowering lives through my education. I’m extremely grateful to have been given this amazing opportunity and never expected my workplace to aid with my schooling. Dyne’s dedication to nurturing future leaders to make impactful change in their communities provides the foundation and growth necessary to advance their careers. This company truly cares about their people, and I am extremely proud to be a part of the team!”
Alan Rathmann
“Receiving the DYNE Make It Happen Scholarship means so much to me. It’s truly an honor to be recognized and appreciated by this company. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that the scholarship will provide me. I will be able to finish college debt-free, allowing me to focus on my teaching internships. I believe that education is a catalyst for change. With this scholarship, I am on the path to creating my own classroom.”
Riley Byrne
“Winning the DYNE Scholarship is a tremendous honor and opportunity for me. It acknowledges my hard work in pursuing an engineering degree and my dedication to the cafe where I have the privilege of working. With the support of the DYNE Scholarship, I can focus on excelling academically and continue to contribute to something greater, such as student Aerospace research, development, and the high-powered rocket competitive team. This scholarship empowers me to pursue research, gain valuable experience, and ultimately, make meaningful contributions to my academic and DYNE community.”
Leslie Hardin
“With the help of the scholarship, I will be able to pursue my career as a speech language pathologist without having so much of a financial burden on my shoulders. Because of the DYNE scholarship, I can pour my focus into graduating, becoming certified, and moving a step closer to being able to help people. Winning the DYNE Scholarship means the world to me. Winning this scholarship means I am one step closer to graduating and being able to give people the tools they need to communicate and to make the world a brighter place for them and their families.”
Sarah Alayo
“My goal after college is to go to med school. Receiving this scholarship will help me become a better doctor for my community. I always hear stories of black women being ignored or their opinions devalued; this opportunity will further my ability to change the stigma and the experience of women like me.”
Annabelle Beringer
“The DYNE Scholarship means a lot to me. It was very special, and I felt very rewarded when I found out I received the scholarship. This funding is very important to me because it helps me cover the costs of all my next semester’s charges! This was very helpful for my parents and myself.”
Elizabeth Stelly
Tropical Smoothie Location: AR025
School of Choice: Arkansas Tech University
“I am truly so incredibly humbled and honored to have been able to receive this scholarship. I am currently one of fifteen students who get accepted into the cardiac sonography program through ATU Ozark each year. I love this program and knowing I have more financial support definitely takes things easier. I am grateful to be with such an incredible company who not only creates amazing work environments, but also one who supports their employees further their educational goals.”
Carlie Wilson
Tropical Smoothie Location: OK016
“The Make It Happen Scholarship means so much to me! Working for Tropical Smoothie is my main source of funding for college, so to have earned these additional funds is a huge help and honor for me. This has made me feel like my dreams are possible, and I am so grateful for this opportunity.”
Khadija Mamane
Tropical Smoothie Location: FL111
School of Choice: Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus
“This award means so much to me because this can take my academic career so many steps further. I am in school to be an oncology nurse and with this scholarship, it can help me take my education to new heights and solely focus on keeping up the good work. I am so honored to be a recipient of this award.”
Jack Cain
Tropical Smoothie Location: Support Office
School of Choice: William H. Bowen School of Law
“This scholarship will help me immensely in my academic career. Law school is stressful enough as it is, and the financial burden can sometimes be equally stressful. This scholarship helps ease that burden and allows me to focus on the schoolwork. It is a great feeling of comfort to me knowing that my company values me and my work enough to invest in my future in this way.”
Ashley Thompson
Tropical Smoothie Location: OK002
School of Choice: Tulsa Community College
“Winning this scholarship means so much more to me than I can really articulate. It is like a breath of fresh air because I recently went through a long and hard series of unfortunate life events that completely drained all of the money that I had, including the money I needed to pay for school. After working many hours over the summer, I still was not able to recover from those events because more kept piling on. With this scholarship, that I am so blessed to have won, I can officially pay for my school and get back on my feet financially. This kind of relief is something that I wish everyone could experience without the hardship that comes with it.”
Jenee Prevot
Tropical Smoothie Location: Support Office
School of Choice: Louisiana State University Shreveport
“Since receiving the DYNE Scholarship, I have completed two semesters (four courses). The scholarship helped fund a whole semester of course work, which was very helpful as I am paying out of pocket for my schooling. My husband and I also bought our first home, so the scholarships helped relieve some of the financial burden during that time! I am about to enter my last semester of my MBA program and will graduate this October!”
Davis Ball
Tropical Smoothie Location: FL193
School of Choice: University of North Florida
“The scholarship was very very meaningful to me. I’m super thankful for DYNE giving me the opportunity to receive this award. I was able to use this money to pay for the last of my classes at UNF which prevented me from having to take out a second loan for school! I know this award means a lot to every student that works for DYNE!”
Savannah Steward
Tropical Smoothie Location: AR027
School of Choice: Arkansas State at Beebe
“The DYNE Scholarship helped me to be able to concentrate on school and not worry about how I was going to cover all of my expenses. Being a single mom in school is hard, but our scholarship program allowed me to have peace of mind! Forever grateful to represent DYNE as a scholarship recipient!”
Miguel Henry, Jr.
Tropical Smoothie Location: AR033
School of Choice: Pulaski Technical School in North Little Rock
