O. Ray Moore Memorial Citadel Scholars Scholarship

Established in 1984, the O. Ray Moore Memorial Citadel Scholars Scholarship fund was established in 1982 with a bequest from O. Ray Moore. Moore, a native of Sharon, SC, whose father died when he was four, attended The Citadel as a member of the Class of 1922 for one year on scholarship but was unable to return when that scholarship expired. Moore went on to earn bachelor of science, bachelor of laws, and doctor of laws degrees in his lifetime, but he never forgot the positive influence of the $300 scholarship that provided his year at The Citadel. The purpose of the endowment is to fully fund three (3) in-state Citadel Scholars and three (3) out-of-state Citadel Scholars each year. The funds in excess of those required for the Moore Citadel Scholars may be used to support additional scholarships or other critical academic programs as approved by the President of The Citadel. 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.