Leon Masters Citadel Scholar Scholarship

Established in 1992, the Leon Masters Citadel Scholar Scholarship fund was initiated by The Citadel Development Foundation under the volunteer leadership of COL Robert S. Adden, ‘44, and by major donors to the fund, Cantey Higdon, ’61, and Richard Fulmer, ’61, to honor Lt. Col. Leon Masters, Emeritus Associate Professor. Masters, an alumnus of the Class of 1944, taught business at The Citadel for more than 30 years. The purpose of the endowment is to fully fund an annual in-state Citadel Scholar award. The first award was made in 1992. 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.