229-333-2157 May 18, 2007
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Communications Specialist
VSU Cadet Receives National Scholarship
VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University ROTC cadet Ryan Chapman
recently won the Joan Bowden Memorial Scholarship from the Armed
Forces Communications and Electronics Association
Chapman, a sophomore majoring in physics, was one of two VSU
nominees and 288 nominees from detachments across the country to
compete nationally for the scholarship, which is awarded based on
grade point average, physical fitness and leadership skills.
Possessing a high GPA and qualities like high moral character,
outstanding leadership capabilities and top-notch physical fitness,
Chapman will receive this one-time $3,000 scholarship to assist him
with the cost of his studies.
The mission of Air Force ROTC is to develop future leaders for
tomorrow's Air Force. The program is open to all accredited majors
and scholarships are available. Program graduates receive
knowledge, leadership skills and quality education before entering
the Air Force as an officer. For more information on VSU’s Air
Force ROTC program and Detachment 172, visit www.valdosta.edu/afrotc or
contact Capt. Paul McArtor at (229) 333-5954.
