Horace L. Tilghman, Jr., Citadel Scholar Scholarship

Established in 1997, the Horace L. Tilghman, Jr., Citadel Scholar Scholarship fund was initiated in 1995 with a gift made by Kitty Lou Tilghman in memory of her husband, Horace L. Tilghman, Jr., Class of 1941. The purpose of the endowment is to fund one in-state Citadel Scholar and one out-of-state Citadel Scholar each year. Preference is to be given to candidates who are interested in Business Administration as a major and, where possible, to those who are inclined toward a career in the US Navy. 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.