David W. Thompson Citadel Scholar Scholarship

Established in 1998, the David W. Thompson Citadel Scholar Scholarship fund was initiated by David W. Thompson, The Citadel Class of 1948. As part of the prestigious Citadel Scholars Program, the purpose of the named endowed fund 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 each year, for four years, as long as the cadet continues to meet the eligibility requirements.