Edwin P. Latimer Citadel Scholar Scholarship

Established in 1989, the Edwin P. Latimer Citadel Scholar Scholarship was initiated with gifts from the donor, an alumnus of the Class of 1931, made to The Citadel Development Foundation in December of 1975. The purpose of the endowment is to fully fund an annual, in-state Citadel Scholar award. The first award was made in 1990. Part of the prestigious Citadel Scholars Program, the purpose of the Edwin P. Latimer Citadel Scholar Scholarship is to enable The Citadel to recruit to the Corps top-ranked academic students who aim to excel scholastically while preparing for a lifetime of leadership. Each Citadel Scholar receives a four-year, full-tuition award that includes all uniform and book expenses. Selection for the college’s most comprehensive and competitive scholarship program is based upon merit. Prospective freshman candidates will be invited to campus for a scholarship competition, including an interview with the Faculty Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is renewable for four years as long as the cadet continues to meet the eligibility requirements.