The Dare Greatly Foundation honors the legacy of SSgt. Tanner Romanos. As Tanner’s dad, I was very proud of him for enlisting in the United States Air Force and helping to protect our country.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship honoring the legacy of Staff Sergeant Tanner Romanos
- Supports education, training, or purpose-driven endeavors aligned with community impact
- Selection is based on character, service, leadership, and personal growth
- Financial need may be considered but is not the sole determining factor
- Award amounts and number of recipients may vary each year
- Recipients may be publicly recognized unless they request otherwise
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Connecticut resident
- Must be a graduating high school senior or pursuing a post-secondary path
- Must demonstrate strong character including honesty, integrity, respect, and accountability
- Must show commitment to service, civic involvement, volunteering, or helping others
- Must exhibit leadership potential in school, sports, work, community, or personal life
- Must demonstrate resilience and perseverance through challenges
- Must be pursuing college or university education, trade or vocational training, accredited certification or skill-based programs, or a purpose-driven endeavor aligned with service and community impact
Application Process
- Complete and submit the scholarship application form by the stated deadline
- Write a personal essay addressing character, leadership, service, personal challenges, and positive impact on others
- Provide a current high school transcript or academic record
- Submit one or more letters of recommendation from teachers, administrators, coaches, mentors, employers, or community leaders
- Prepare and submit a summary of community involvement including volunteer work, service activities, leadership roles, and meaningful contributions
- Ensure all required materials are submitted for holistic review
Tanner was a loving, devoted, and nurturing father to his 4-year-old son, Finnian Matthew. Finn was his “little man” and the light of his life. Everyone was blessed to have Tanner in their lives, yet Tanner and Finn shared a truly special bond. Tanner was killed in a motorcycle accident on December 28, 2022, in Newport News, VA, at the young age of 27. He loved cars and motorcycles and ultimately died doing what he loved – riding his motorcycle.
