COL McGrory Merit Award

The Atholton High School (AHS) Army JROTC (AJROTC) Parent Boosters are pleased to award the Colonel James C. McGrory Merit Award to two eligible AHS AJROTC seniors.  The applying senior does not have to be planning on attending college to be eligible for this award.  The award is a monetary award. 

Eligibility Criteria

·       Enrolled as a senior taking AJROTC at AHS in Columbia, MD.

·       Be in good standing with the AJROTC Corps of Cadets.

·       Meet a GPA of 3.0 (weighted).

Application Process

·       Complete the application (below) and all requirements.  Be sure to fill in each item (or note if it is not applicable to you) so that your submission is complete.  

·       Include one letter of recommendation (must be from someone other than a family member and specifically for this award). Please do not use one that you have already submitted to a college.

·       Include a 1 to 2 page essay on “The Impact AJROTC Has Made on Me”.

·       Submit completed application by April 1, 2024. 

Policy

It is the intent of the AHS AJROTC Parent Boosters to provide this merit award to a Senior AJROTC cadet based on the application package.  This merit award selection will be determined by the duly appointed Merit Award Subcommittee.  No applicant will be discriminated against based on sex, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious preference, etc.