Captain Patrick M. McKenna Scholarship

The Captain Patrick M. McKenna Scholarship was established in 1994 by his parents and friends in memory of Capt. Patrick M. McKenna, The Citadel Class of 1989, who was accidentally shot down by friendly fire over Iraq. The recipient should possess those attributes of ability, character, temperament, and personality that are in accord with traditionally high standards of The Citadel as manifested in the life of Captain McKenna. Preference shall be given to the son of an active or retired Army service member, who holds an Army contract. First preference shall be given to a student from the area of Columbus, Georgia. The first award was made in 1996.