The Dover Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will host its 2022 JROTC College Scholarship Fundraiser from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Roma’s/Sul Tempo, 3 President’s Way, Dover.
When diners identify themselves as supporting the MOAA JROTC Fundraiser—either open seating onsite dining or takeout orders-- Roma will donate 20% of the invoice the chapter’s scholarship program benefitting graduating JROTC cadets in Kent County.
The Dover MOAA gives several $1500 scholarships and one for $2,500 in memory of Colonel George Findley, USAF annually. These scholarships are based on the cadet’s JROTC training accomplishments, academic performance, and community service involvement.
Last year’s MOAA scholars all made the Dean’s lists the first semesters.
Grant Kidner was the Findley Scholar. He is attending The Citadel, Charleston SC, majoring in Construction Engineering. Samara "Sam" Jacobs is attending Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN, majoring in General Studies. Nathan "Nate" Poplos is attending St. Francis University in Loretto PA, majoring in Biology/Pre-Med. Jacobs and Poplos received $1500 each.
Kidner and Jacobs graduated from First State Military Academy and Poplos graduated from Caesar Rodney.
Applications are being accepted for this year between now and Saturday, March 19, 2022. Cadets should apply through their JROTC Instructors.
Visit www.dovermoaa.org to donate to our tax-deductible scholarship fund, or to learn more about MOAA, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization made up of retired and former officers of the uniformed services.
Figure 1 MOAA Dover Chapter President Colonel Eugenia Thornton US Army (Retired) presents a $1500 scholarship to Cadet Colonel Sam Jacobs at the First State Military Academy on April 28, 2021. Jacobs went on to be on the Dean’s list her first semester at Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN where she is majoring in General Studies.....
Figure 2 Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Grant Kidner receives a $2,500 George Findley Scholarship, presented by Lucy Findley, MOAA Dover Chapter Surviving Spouse Coordinator and widow of George Findley, on April 28, 2021 at the First State Military Academy. Kidner went on to make the Dean’s List his first semester at The Citadel, Charleston SC, majoring in Construction Engineering.
