The Paul Monroe Leadership & Academic Scholarship

The Paul Monroe Leadership & Academic Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a hero and World War II Veteran. Paul was a son, brother, mentor, father, trustee, and soldier who was drafted in the United States Army during 1942 – 1945 who reached many personal accomplishments. Paul left a great impact on the lives of many he crossed paths throughout his life, everywhere he went, and especially in his church and community.  

Paul Monroe (Veteran) often told people he came in contact with serving as a member in the U.S. Military is one of the greatest sacrifices that an American can make. Not only are soldiers placed in dangerous circumstances, but they also must make a gigantic sacrifice in regard to their families.

The military life affects not only the service member, but also the husband or wife, and children that belong to the service member. They must also make sacrifices by not having a loved one around for substantial periods of time. As a result, the U.S. government has always attempted to help reward service member families with financial benefits in order to compensate them for their sacrifice.

Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom is offering its annual $1,000 scholarship to a qualified senior at Richmond Hill High School. The student must enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college, a university, or a technical college, either in or out of state of Georgia and must be working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.

The student must also plan to pursue a major in a field related to Leadership, Finance, Information Technology, and/or Management majors. These majors include, but not limited to, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Leadership, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Organizational Management, Project Management.

Applicants for the scholarship will be judged on several criteria: academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, volunteer projects, innovation and enthusiasm, and a 750-word essay. Applicants do not need to have any prior association with Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom non-profit organization to apply.

Past Awardee

The Paul Monroe Leadership and Academic Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a hero and World War II Veteran, Mr. Monroe was a son a brother, mentor, father, trustee, and soldier who was drafted in the United States Army from 1942 – 1945, who achieved many personal and professional accomplishments. Mr. Monroe left a great impact on the lives of the many people he crossed paths with throughout his life, everywhere he went, especially in his church and community. 

Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom is proud to announce Sophie Ann Riley as the winner of the Paul Monroe Leadership and Academic Scholarship in the amount of $1000. She stood out among all of the other candidates because of her academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, volunteer projects, innovation and enthusiasm, and a 750-word essay.  She embodies what this scholarship was formed to recognize.