The MOAA Central Florida Chapter (Chapter) is awarding competitive Cadet of the Year scholarships to outstanding graduating JROTC cadets for the 26th consecutive year. This spring, the Chapter is awarding eight (8) $1,000 merit scholarships to deserving graduating cadets. These scholarships are in addition to non-monetary MOAA JROTC Leadership Awards awarded to JROTC Detachment juniors.

The success of the Cadet of the Year scholarship program depends upon nominations of deserving cadets by the senior JROTC instructor at one of the 32 high schools in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties with JROTC detachments. The nominations are accompanied by a written recommendation from the nominating senior instructor.

Each cadet nominated is interviewed in dress uniform by a diverse selection committee composed of three retired officers who are members of the Chapter. The interviews last approximately 15-20 minutes. Factors considered by the selection committee include, but are not limited to: military bearing and appearance in uniform, cadet JROTC assignments, Advanced Placement and Honors classes being taken or completed, GPA, school activities, community service, and plans for future military service. The Chapter believes the cadets benefit from the interviewing process whether or not they win a scholarship because they will be interviewing for positions throughout their lives.

The Chapter has awarded 85 scholarships just in the past nine years. These scholarships were awarded to cadets representing more than 50% of the JROTC detachments in the three-county areas.

Now How You Can Help

Please donate to our MOAA Central Florida Chapter by sending a donation through:

Our Donation page on this website – 
https://moaacfc.org/donate-to-moaa-central-florida-donate/

Or

Send a check to our mailbox at:

MOAA Central Florida Chapter, Inc.
10151 University Blvd.
PMB 145
Orlando, FL 32817

You can use this as a tax-deductible donation.

We hope you will find it in your heart to help these deserving cadets.