A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid.Please look over the scholarships we have access to in our program, and submit the appropriate paperwork to 1SG (R) Bray prior to the suspense date.
Army ROTC Scholarship Opportunities
Army ROTC awards many scholarships (two, three, or four year) to college students every year. An Army ROTC scholarship pays 100% of tuition and required fees. They're awarded on merit -- like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and athletic and leadership accomplishments. Scholarship winners receive a stipend ($300 for Freshman, $350 for Sophomores, $450 for Juniors, and $550 for Seniors) for up to 10 academic months, plus an allowance for books. If your a non-scholarship student, you can still receive the stipend as a contracted cadet during your last two years. If you're selected to receive a scholarship, you will have a commitment to the Army after completing the program. You can fulfill it by serving part time in the Army National Guard, Army Reserves or full time on active duty.
While participating in ROTC, students may attend military schools, which include: Airborne, Northern Warfare, Air Assault, Scuba Divers, Mountain Warfare and other schools. All students are encouraged to participate in ROTC's Ranger Challenge Team, Color Guard or Drill Team. All offer exciting, competitive adventure and sharpen leadership skills.
Taking an Army ROTC course does not mean that you have joined the Army. There is no service obligation for students who take part in the Basic Course (Normally your Freshman and Sophomore years). Once you accept a scholarship or enter the Advance Course (normally your Junior year) you make a commitment to serve as an officer on either active duty, reserve or national guard duty upon graduation.
Website Link: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Army Reserve and Army National Guard
Students that are currently in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard may also participate in the ROTC program through the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). If you have completed an active duty basic training you may be given credit for your MS I and MS II years. If you are not an academic junior and you wish to participate in the ROTC classes you may do so. Contact the ROTC department for further information.
Once you are an academic junior, or have more than 53 semester hours completed towards your degree, you can start the enrollment and contracting process. There are additional steps to contracting than the normal requirements that you will need to complete. One of those steps is to receive approval to enroll in the program from you unit commander.
Scholarships Available to High School Students
Items considered in the application are:
PANTHER PREP SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER: 2019-2020
Scholarship information put together by Mr. Queen (MHS College Advisor)
AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
http://afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/
Application Deadline: December 1.
Qualifications: GPA of at least 3.0, minimum SAT of 1100 or ACT of 24, intent to major in a field meeting Air Force needs.
Award: Varying amounts, including full scholarship.
ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Deadline: November 15
Qualifications: Minimum 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT and GPA of 2.5 or higher; must agree to serve in the Army upon graduation from college.
Award: Up to $50,000 over four years.
MARINES ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 1.
Qualifications: Commitment to serving active duty in the Marines following college.
Award: Up to full tuition.
Talk to the Marines Recruiter for more information.
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Deadline: March
Qualifications: Child of a marine. Adjusted Gross Income of family must be less than $86,000 last year. May attend a 2 or 4 year college. Additional funding is available to children whose parent is/has participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
For more information: http://www.mcsf.org/page.aspx?pid=183
NC DIVISION OF VETERAN AFFAIRS - Scholarships for Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat or POW/MIA War Veterans
If your parent was a resident of North Carolina when he/she entered military service or you are a lifelong resident of North Carolina, you may be eligible for a scholarship from the State of North Carolina. For details see your counselor.
Army ROTC Scholarship Opportunities
Army ROTC awards many scholarships (two, three, or four year) to college students every year. An Army ROTC scholarship pays 100% of tuition and required fees. They're awarded on merit -- like academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and athletic and leadership accomplishments. Scholarship winners receive a stipend ($300 for Freshman, $350 for Sophomores, $450 for Juniors, and $550 for Seniors) for up to 10 academic months, plus an allowance for books. If your a non-scholarship student, you can still receive the stipend as a contracted cadet during your last two years. If you're selected to receive a scholarship, you will have a commitment to the Army after completing the program. You can fulfill it by serving part time in the Army National Guard, Army Reserves or full time on active duty.
While participating in ROTC, students may attend military schools, which include: Airborne, Northern Warfare, Air Assault, Scuba Divers, Mountain Warfare and other schools. All students are encouraged to participate in ROTC's Ranger Challenge Team, Color Guard or Drill Team. All offer exciting, competitive adventure and sharpen leadership skills.
Taking an Army ROTC course does not mean that you have joined the Army. There is no service obligation for students who take part in the Basic Course (Normally your Freshman and Sophomore years). Once you accept a scholarship or enter the Advance Course (normally your Junior year) you make a commitment to serve as an officer on either active duty, reserve or national guard duty upon graduation.
Website Link: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Army Reserve and Army National Guard
Students that are currently in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard may also participate in the ROTC program through the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). If you have completed an active duty basic training you may be given credit for your MS I and MS II years. If you are not an academic junior and you wish to participate in the ROTC classes you may do so. Contact the ROTC department for further information.
Once you are an academic junior, or have more than 53 semester hours completed towards your degree, you can start the enrollment and contracting process. There are additional steps to contracting than the normal requirements that you will need to complete. One of those steps is to receive approval to enroll in the program from you unit commander.
Scholarships Available to High School Students
- 4 year national scholarship nursing scholarships
- HBCU (Historical Black College & Universities) Scholarships
- High school JROTC scholarships
- 3 year Advanced Designee scholarships
- 4 year dedicated ARNG (Army National Guard)Scholarships
- MJC (Military Junior College) - pays tuition and fees for 2 years
- Military potential
- Personal qualities
- Scholarship
- School activities
- Leadership
- Academic discipline
- Athletic involvement
Items considered in the application are:
- Interview 10%
- Faculty evaluations 10%
- Participation in high school activities 20%
- SAT/ACT score 25%
- Selection Board 35%(whole person score)
PANTHER PREP SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER: 2019-2020
Scholarship information put together by Mr. Queen (MHS College Advisor)
AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
http://afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/
Application Deadline: December 1.
Qualifications: GPA of at least 3.0, minimum SAT of 1100 or ACT of 24, intent to major in a field meeting Air Force needs.
Award: Varying amounts, including full scholarship.
ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Deadline: November 15
Qualifications: Minimum 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT and GPA of 2.5 or higher; must agree to serve in the Army upon graduation from college.
Award: Up to $50,000 over four years.
MARINES ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 1.
Qualifications: Commitment to serving active duty in the Marines following college.
Award: Up to full tuition.
Talk to the Marines Recruiter for more information.
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Deadline: March
Qualifications: Child of a marine. Adjusted Gross Income of family must be less than $86,000 last year. May attend a 2 or 4 year college. Additional funding is available to children whose parent is/has participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
For more information: http://www.mcsf.org/page.aspx?pid=183
NC DIVISION OF VETERAN AFFAIRS - Scholarships for Children of Disabled, Deceased, Combat or POW/MIA War Veterans
If your parent was a resident of North Carolina when he/she entered military service or you are a lifelong resident of North Carolina, you may be eligible for a scholarship from the State of North Carolina. For details see your counselor.
PANTHER PRIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Lieutenant Colonel (Deceased) Donald V. Adkins Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the family of LTC Adkins and awarded at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: LTC Adkins Scholarship Application
Application Deadline is May 1st
LTC Donald V. Adkins was born July 16, 1935 in Charleston, WV to the late Lonnie Guy Adkins and Eva Givens Adkins. Upon graduation from high school in Charleston WV, Adkins enrolled at Marshall University on an athletic scholarship, participating in football, wrestling, and track. His father, who was a World War II veteran, encouraged the military life, so Adkins joined the Army ROTC. Shortly after graduation from Marshall in May 1958, he was commissioned a second lieutenant. Adkins retired in June 1979 and took a position with Morehead High School as JROTC Commander, and he later became Athletic Director. He retired a second time after serving as principal at Holmes Middle School. Lieutenant Colonel Adkins flew 750 combat missions in Vietnam, earned the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and 30 Air Medals, one for valor, among other medals.
Staff Sergeant (Deceased) Brandon D. Eggleston Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the MHS Army JROTC Department and awarded by the staff at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions SSG Brandon Eggleston Character and Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1st
SSG Brandon Forrest Eggleston, 29, of Raeford, N.C. died when his mobility platform struck an improvised explosive device during a patrol April 26, 2012 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.This was SSG Eggleston's third deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. He attended Western Carolina University and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He graduated from John M. Morehead High School in 2001.
He enlisted in the United States Army in July 2006. Upon completion of basic training and advanced individual training, he attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in March 2009 and was assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg as a SF Communications Sergeant.
His military education also includes the U.S. Army Airborne School, Advanced Leaders Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Combatives Course Level 1, Survival, Evasion, and Resistance Course, the Special Forces Qualification Course and the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat course.
SSG’s Eggleston’s awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 2 device, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces tab.
He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with a third campaign star and the Combat Infantry Badge.Surviving SSG Eggleston is his Wife, Karen Reames Eggleston of Raeford; two daughters, Molly Eggleston and Avery Eggleston of Raeford; his mother Alisa Moody and her husband Paul of Pearisburg, VA; a sister, Erica Eggleston of Pearisburg, VA and his grandparents, Roy and Vicky Eggleston of Eden, NC; two nephews, Zack Eggleston and Jack Eggleston, both of Pearisburg, VA. SSG Eggleston is preceded in death by his father, Tim Eggleston.
First Sergeant (Deceased) Coy Dennis (CD) Grant, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the Grant Family and awarded at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: C.D. Grant Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1st
October 29, 1947 - October 13, 2016 Mr. Grant was born in Eden on October 29, 1947, a son of Coy Dennis Grant, Sr. and Margaret Smith Grant, both deceased. He was a retired First Sergeant from the US Army. He also retired from Proctor & Gamble. Mr. Grant was a member of the American Legion Post #534. Throughout his membership he supported the MHS Army JROTC Department. C.D. Grant was known for his humble and caring spirit.
Irene "Katy" Burnette Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the Bray/Burnette Family and awarded at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: Irene "Katy" Burnette Scholarship Application
Application Deadline is May 1st
Irene Carol Burnette, 69, of 162 Hobson Road, Axton, passed December 28, 2015, at her home. She was born in Martinsville on December 10 1946, to the late James B. Grogan and Irene Crews. She was a graduate of Drewry Mason High School, a Seamstress for more than eight years with Hampco Apparel and was a member of Fairway Baptist Church Bassett, Virginia.
Sharon Kay Stephens McCandless Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by 1SG (R) Chet Chrapliwy and awarded to the Cadet who displayed a high degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement throughout the School Year.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: Sharon Kay Stephens McCandless Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1st
Sharon Kay Stephens-McCandless Born: February 28, 1945 Died: July 1, 2021.
Sharon was born in Lakeville, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Leet Stephens and Goldie Mae Puckett Stephens. She was a retired kindergarten and first grade teacher with the Rockingham County School System for over 30 years who had taught at Draper and Douglas Elementary Schools. She loved her church family at Osborne Baptist Church, spending time at the beach with her family and dancing was her passion. This scholarship is in honor of her many years of selfless service and dedication to her former students of the Rockingham County School System.
Lieutenant Colonel (Deceased) Donald V. Adkins Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the family of LTC Adkins and awarded at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: LTC Adkins Scholarship Application
Application Deadline is May 1st
LTC Donald V. Adkins was born July 16, 1935 in Charleston, WV to the late Lonnie Guy Adkins and Eva Givens Adkins. Upon graduation from high school in Charleston WV, Adkins enrolled at Marshall University on an athletic scholarship, participating in football, wrestling, and track. His father, who was a World War II veteran, encouraged the military life, so Adkins joined the Army ROTC. Shortly after graduation from Marshall in May 1958, he was commissioned a second lieutenant. Adkins retired in June 1979 and took a position with Morehead High School as JROTC Commander, and he later became Athletic Director. He retired a second time after serving as principal at Holmes Middle School. Lieutenant Colonel Adkins flew 750 combat missions in Vietnam, earned the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and 30 Air Medals, one for valor, among other medals.
Staff Sergeant (Deceased) Brandon D. Eggleston Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the MHS Army JROTC Department and awarded by the staff at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions SSG Brandon Eggleston Character and Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1st
SSG Brandon Forrest Eggleston, 29, of Raeford, N.C. died when his mobility platform struck an improvised explosive device during a patrol April 26, 2012 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C. and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.This was SSG Eggleston's third deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. He attended Western Carolina University and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He graduated from John M. Morehead High School in 2001.
He enlisted in the United States Army in July 2006. Upon completion of basic training and advanced individual training, he attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in March 2009 and was assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg as a SF Communications Sergeant.
His military education also includes the U.S. Army Airborne School, Advanced Leaders Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Combatives Course Level 1, Survival, Evasion, and Resistance Course, the Special Forces Qualification Course and the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat course.
SSG’s Eggleston’s awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 2 device, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces tab.
He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with a third campaign star and the Combat Infantry Badge.Surviving SSG Eggleston is his Wife, Karen Reames Eggleston of Raeford; two daughters, Molly Eggleston and Avery Eggleston of Raeford; his mother Alisa Moody and her husband Paul of Pearisburg, VA; a sister, Erica Eggleston of Pearisburg, VA and his grandparents, Roy and Vicky Eggleston of Eden, NC; two nephews, Zack Eggleston and Jack Eggleston, both of Pearisburg, VA. SSG Eggleston is preceded in death by his father, Tim Eggleston.
First Sergeant (Deceased) Coy Dennis (CD) Grant, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the Grant Family and awarded at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: C.D. Grant Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1st
October 29, 1947 - October 13, 2016 Mr. Grant was born in Eden on October 29, 1947, a son of Coy Dennis Grant, Sr. and Margaret Smith Grant, both deceased. He was a retired First Sergeant from the US Army. He also retired from Proctor & Gamble. Mr. Grant was a member of the American Legion Post #534. Throughout his membership he supported the MHS Army JROTC Department. C.D. Grant was known for his humble and caring spirit.
Irene "Katy" Burnette Scholarship
This scholarship will be funded by the Bray/Burnette Family and awarded at the annual awards day ceremony to the cadet who displayed the highest degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: Irene "Katy" Burnette Scholarship Application
Application Deadline is May 1st
Irene Carol Burnette, 69, of 162 Hobson Road, Axton, passed December 28, 2015, at her home. She was born in Martinsville on December 10 1946, to the late James B. Grogan and Irene Crews. She was a graduate of Drewry Mason High School, a Seamstress for more than eight years with Hampco Apparel and was a member of Fairway Baptist Church Bassett, Virginia.
Sharon Kay Stephens McCandless Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by 1SG (R) Chet Chrapliwy and awarded to the Cadet who displayed a high degree of professionalism, a commitment to being a leader and community/school involvement throughout the School Year.
Click here for Scholarship Information and Application Instructions: Sharon Kay Stephens McCandless Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 1st
Sharon Kay Stephens-McCandless Born: February 28, 1945 Died: July 1, 2021.
Sharon was born in Lakeville, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph Leet Stephens and Goldie Mae Puckett Stephens. She was a retired kindergarten and first grade teacher with the Rockingham County School System for over 30 years who had taught at Draper and Douglas Elementary Schools. She loved her church family at Osborne Baptist Church, spending time at the beach with her family and dancing was her passion. This scholarship is in honor of her many years of selfless service and dedication to her former students of the Rockingham County School System.
