Philanthropy
The Hampton University 02 Army ROTC Department Awarded 9 Cadets with 2-4 Year Full Ride Scholarships
The Pirate Battalion started October off strong! The Hampton University Army ROTC Department awarded nine cadets with scholarships ranging from 2–4-year full rides, with the price range of $68,000 – $103,167. Lieutenant General Retired Darrell K. Williams, President of Hampton University, administered the contracting oath in a ceremony held on Hampton’s beautiful waterfront. These nine cadets have shown outstanding leadership potential, academic excellence, and physical fitness and are actively involved in many organizations on campus. In total, these cadets earned nearly 1 million dollars in scholarships! We look forward to their continued success and the impact these young leaders will contribute to the illustrious military legacy of Hampton University. The Cadets awarded include:
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– Cadet Karen Crisanton – Valdez, a 2nd year Criminal Justice and Sociology major with a minor in Military Science and Leadership Studies on the Pre Law track from Brooklyn, NY, was awarded a 3 – year scholarship and is interested in branching Adjutant General Corps in the National Guard. – Cadet Caven Black, a 2nd year Criminal Justice Major and military science minor, from Chester, Virginia, was awarded a 3 – year scholarship and wants to commission on Active duty as an Infantry Officer Cadet. – Cadet Joshua Copeland a 2nd year Criminal Justice major, Simultaneous Membership Program National Guardsmen, from White Plains, Maryland was awarded a 3 – year scholarship and wants to commission as a Logistics Officer.
