Georgia Southern University Army ROTC Awards More than $100,000 in College Scholarships to Richmond Hill High School Seniors

May 28, 2008

Georgia Southern University’s Army ROTC program presented more than $100,000 in college scholarships to three Richmond Hill High School seniors during an awards day held at the school.

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel William Roberts, the Scholarship and Enrollment Officer for Georgia Southern University’s ROTC program, presented three scholarships valued at up to $36,000 during the four-year period to Sophia Navedo, Keisha Green and Brittany Smith. The scholarships may be applied towards tuition or room and board. The scholarships also include a stipend and a yearly book allowance for each of the students.

The Georgia Southern University Army ROTC offered more than 30 scholarships to freshman who will begin classes this Fall semester.

Georgia Southern University, a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, offers more than 120 degree programs serving nearly 17,000 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. The University, one of Georgia’s largest, is a top choice of Georgia’s HOPE scholars and is recognized for its student-centered approach to education. Visit: www.georgiasouthern.edu .