In 1935, high school diploma in hand and only a few months shy of his 18^th birthday, Philip Beilock left the farmlands of central California to join the Navy. The first time on a vessel, the young sailor became so seasick that the captain returned to port. Making up for that shaky start, Phil would earn a wartime commission which was later made permanent. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and served in the Navy for almost 26 years. He served on several ships, in two wars, and on virtually all of the Seven Seas. After the Navy, Phil worked for various defense contractors and was involved in several high-profile projects, including the Hawk Missile, F-4 Phantom, F-14 TomCat, and Lunar Excursion Module (LEM).

Phil valued education and deeply regretted that he was unable to attend college immediately after high school. He was, therefore, always grateful to the Navy for allowing him to pursue an undergraduate degree while on active duty. After retirement from the Navy, he went to Northeastern University, at night, and earned an MBA. Phil strongly encouraged and supported his son and daughter in achieving their educational goals.

For Phil, the Navy was the highpoint of his career. He felt that the most meaningful period of his career was his time on the USS DeHaven. In Norfolk early in 1944, Commander J.B. Dimmick invited the newly-commissioned officer to serve on the DeHaven, which was about to be launched from the Bath Iron Works He would stay on that destroyer through WWII.

A modest man, Phil rarely spoke about the War, but when he did, it was with love and respect for the ship and its crew. Across his long, varied, and successful career, Phil took most pride in the last official words written about him from the DeHaven in late 1945: "Mr. Beilock is released, with regret."

Phillip Beilock passed away on May 8, 2005.

1. A Scholarship committee consisting of five (5) or more members of the USS DeHaven Sailors Association will be established to evaluate applications.  Each member of the committee will evaluate each application and provide a numerical rating.  The highest rated applicants will be awarded a scholarship
2. At the annual business meeting, the Scholarship committee will announce the names of the winners for that year.  The Association Treasurer and Committee Chairman will determine the number of scholarships to be awarded for the year following the general meeting.
3. Monies earmarked for the Scholarship Program will be accounted for separate from other monies of the Association.  The Association President, Vice President and Treasurer will have check writing authority for these funds.
4. Each Scholarship will be awarded for one year and will have a value of $1000.  It will be paid to the school of the applicants choice for books, room and board, tuition, or other school related expenses
5. The DeHaven Scholarship Program also offers and second and third year scholarships to those who desire to re-apply. Second and third year scholarships will be awarded for one year and each will have a value of $1000.

1. Applicant must be the son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, etc. including those by marriage of an active dues paying shipmate of the USS DeHaven Sailors Association. If the shipmate is deceased, he must have been an active dues paying member before his death.
2. Applicant must be a senior in high school that has been accepted to an accredited trade school, college,  or university or enrolled in an accredited trade school, college,  or university.
3. Applicant must have satisfactory grades, attendance, and disciplinary records verified by a school official (i.e.; Teacher, Principal, or other official).
4. Applicant must be a well rounded individual, active in community affairs such as, church, sports, Scouting, or charities.
5. Applications must be received by July 31 of each year.
6. Applicants that wish to continue to participate in the DeHaven Scholarship Program must reapply each year for the second or third year award. Applicants must forward  a cover letter stating that intention. The letter should included the applicants name, address, email address, any change in the applicants major, current GPA, cumulative GPA, and any pertinent information the applicant may want to add. A copy of the applicant's transcript for the entire school year must be included. The entire package must be received by July 31 of each year
7. In the event of the passing of the Shipmate, the scholarship application form may be signed by the Shipmate’s spouse or immediate family member. Failing that, authorization for the required signature will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

1. The application or re-application and all supporting documents outlined above shall be combined and submitted in PDF format and emailed to the scholarship committee for review by July 31 of each year.
   Email address for all scholarship correspondence is: scholarship@ussdehaven.org
2. The Scholarship Committee Chairman will distribute all application and re-application packages to each of the Scholarship Committee members for their review.
3. All applications and added documents become the property of USS DeHaven Sailors Association and will not be returned to the applicant.

Contributing to the Scholarship Fund

USS DeHaven Sailors Association
Scholarship Fund
2606 Jefferson Ave.
Joplin, MO 64804