The Eastern Washington University (EWU) U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) battalion is pleased to announce that one of its Cadets, Patrick Coleman has been awarded a Minuteman Scholarship worth $46,200.
EWU ROTC Cadet, Patrick Coleman
Cadet Coleman who is originally from Spokane, is a sophomore studying Finance at EWU. He has excelled in the classroom by maintaining over a 3.5 Grade Point Average and shown strong leadership potential as a Cadet in the ROTC program. Besides being a Cadet, Patrick also serves in the U.S. Army Reserves with the 659 Engineer Company located at Fairchild Air Force Base. After graduating from EWU, Cadet Coleman will commission as a Second Lieutenant into the U.S. Army Reserve.
The Minuteman Scholarship program is one of many scholarship programs offered through the EWU ROTC program. The Minuteman Scholarship is for college students interested in Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD). The Minuteman Scholarship pays for full tuition and fees or $10,000 for room and board per year. Minuteman Scholarship recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $420, and a yearly book allowance of $1,200. All students that accept a Minuteman Scholarship will commission as an officer into the U.S. Army Reserves. Anyone interested in pursuing any of our ROTC scholarship programs should contact the EWU ROTC office for more information.
Congratulations to Cadet Coleman on being awarded the Minuteman Scholarship!
Go ROTC! Go Fighting Eags!
