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Each year we award three scholarships to graduating High School students.
The first: In Memory of Army Sergeant 1st. class Matthew L. Eskridge.
The Second: In Memory of Army Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Davis.

 The Third: In Memory of SPC Raheen Tyson Heighter

 

     2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPTIENTS    

 

 

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     2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPTIENT   

The Army Sgt. Anthony Davis Memorial Award was presented to  

Cadet Allana Guest AF JROTC of Mainland H/S

 

     2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS      

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     2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS     

 

       2017 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS    

     

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 2015 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS 

 
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Each year as part of our Education Program, we award two scholarships to graduating High School students. The first: In Memory of Army Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Davis. The second: In Memory of Army Sergeant 1st. class Matthew L. Eskridge.

The Staff Sgt. Anthony Davis Memorial Award

An amount up to $500 or two $250 scholarships will be awarded to a graduating Jr. ROTC senior(s) attending Mainland High School. The award(s) is given to a student(s) who demonstrated improvement, integrity and perseverance. The  recipient(s) of this award is chosen by the Jr. ROTC program director.

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The SFC. Matthew L Eskridge Memorial Award

An amount up to $500 or two $250 scholarships will be awarded to a graduating student(s) from any High School within Volusia county. The criteria for this award is much different. The recipient(s) is selected by Rolling Thunder's Education Program Awards Committee, and is based on several key elements relating to veterans, and prisoners of war-missing in action (POW-MIA). Specific criteria is described below the narrative.

Scroll Down For The SFC MATTHEW L. ESKRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(Applications due date has been extended to April 25th.)

The Rules and Conditions under which the scholarship is awarded and the program administered. To be eligible to apply: 1.Applicants must be a high school senior residing in Volusia county.  2.Applicants must be a relative of active military, retired service member or veteran.  3.Applicants must submit an essay explaining, in detail, what he/she has done to promote the education of the POW MIA issue and or how they have or what they have done to support of active military and/or veterans.   4.The SFC Matthew L Eskridge Memorial Scholarship must be used by the recipient to pursue their education or as needed should they join the military upon high school graduation.

 

 

OTHER AVAILABLE AWARDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

We offer additional opportunities for students to earn community service and volunteer credits. Students can also earn certificates for helping us serve our veterans and by attending specific RT Fl 8, sponsored events. And the   Rolling Thunder® chapter 8 FL. POW-MIA Education Seminar is a great learning experience.

For more information on the Scholarship program or how you or your organization can take part in this program, contact Sue Santos at:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Also Check out the Education Slide Show (In the menu bar). The program is intended to increase the awareness of the POW/MIA issue and the honor of Veterans in young Americans

Certificates of Award For Community Service 2021

Deltona High School Jr. Army ROTC Cadets

Cadet Amber East, Cadet Mariah Gilbert, Cadet Sabrina Zdanciewicz, Cadet Nancy Fischer, Cadet Daniel Goris, Cadet Chloe Beavans and  Cadet Janeece Accius    
 

The SFC Matthew L. Eskridge Memorial Award for Excellence.

The staff and faculty at Deltona HS was recognize for their continued Commitment, bringing forth the best education to each and every student. Through their outstanding leadership, Deltona has played an integral part in a wide-range of service initiatives schoolwide and within the community. “Making A Difference”..