2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPTIENTS    

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     2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPTIENTS    

     2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPTIENT  

     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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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.

(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 Rich Malfitano 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