Clarke G. Russell Memorial Scholarship

In March of 2008, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Benbenek announced to The Citadel Foundation their intention to establish the Clarke G. Russell Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is named in memory of their son, Cadet Clarke G. Russell, who was a member of the Class of 2008, Charlie Company. The purpose of this endowment is to provide scholarship funds for cadets who meet the following criteria: 1.) financial need; 2.) an upperclassmen; 3.) achievement of Dean’s List during freshman year. Preference for this scholarship will be given to a member of Charlie Company, but if no candidate from Charlie Company meets the above criteria, another cadet may be chosen. The College Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at The Citadel. Endowed scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis. Students who are recipients one year are eligible for consideration in any other year; however, they must again comply with the selection criteria.