James K. Ardrey, '53, Memorial Scholarship

In April of 2021, Mrs. Louise Ardrey, announced to The Citadel Foundation the intention to establish the endowed James K. Ardrey, ’53, Memorial Scholarship in memory of her beloved husband. Mr. Ardrey, a native of Fort Mill, South Carolina, graduated from The Citadel in 1953 with a degree in Business Administration. He loved his hometown and his community, The Citadel, and above all, his family. The primary purpose of the James K. Ardrey, ’53, Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial resources to support cadets who have demonstrated financial need, maintain a 3.5 GPA, and who are from Fort Mill, South Carolina. In years in which no qualified students meet the above geographic criteria, the award is available to cadets from Rock Hill, South Carolina. In years in which no qualified students meet the above geographic preferences, the award is available to cadets who are from South Carolina. Recommendations for awards shall be made by the Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The final decision regarding recipients of the awards and award disbursement shall be made by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.