Scholarship

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.

Award Amount: $1,000

Student Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:
  • Be a graduating high school senior with a veteran parent
  • Reside in Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, or Effingham County
  • Be enrolled in, or accepted to, a 2- or 4-year college/university or pursuing a certification or licensure program
  • Submit a DD214 showing dates of service and condition of discharge
  • (must be submitted with the application packet)
Students are encouraged to pursue majors related to leadership, business, or workforce development fields, including but not limited to:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Leadership
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology
  • Organizational Management
  • Healthcare
  • General Studies
  • Project Management

Scholarship Judging Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on:
  • Academic achievement
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Volunteer and community service projects
  • Innovation and enthusiasm
  • A 1,000-word essay
Applicants do not need any prior affiliation with Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom to apply. If selected as a top candidate, an in-person interview will be scheduled.

Paul Monroe “JROTC Leadership Recognition” Award

In addition to the academic scholarship, CB2TB recognizes outstanding JROTC cadets through a separate leadership awardpresented during the school’s official JROTC Awards Night.

JROTC Award Components

  • $500 monetary award
  • CB2TB commemorative lapel pin
  • Certificate of Achievement

JROTC Eligibility Requirements

Recipients must:
  • Be an active JROTC cadet
  • Meet the same county residency and veteran-family eligibility requirements as the primary scholarship
  • Demonstrate leadership, discipline, teamwork, and service within their JROTC unit
  • Be nominated by JROTC leadership or instructional staff
This JROTC award is separate from the $1,000 academic scholarship and does not replace or reduce eligibility for the primary award.

Past Awardees

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 the recipients of the Paul Monroe Leadership and Academic Scholarship, each awarded $1,000. These individuals stood out among all candidates for their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, volunteer projects, innovation, enthusiasm, and a compelling 1,000-word essay. They truly embody the qualities this scholarship was created to recognize.

Sophie Ann Riley
2021-2022
Jessica Asplund
2022-2023
Mallory Stallings, Emilee Palone, and Caden Whittaker
2023-2024
Geovanii Pacheco
2024-2025
Alyssa Radnoczi.
2025-2026
Connor Thompson – JROTC “Pathway to Purpose”
2025-2026
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