TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Col. Gregory Coker, commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 10 at The University of Alabama, has announced four Air Force ROTC in-college scholarship recipients who currently attend UA and are part of the cadet corps.

The recipients are Jocelyn Fischer (three-year scholarship) from San Antonio, Texas, Steven McEwen (three-year scholarship) from Montgomery, Darnell Patton (three-year scholarship) from Birmingham (zip code 35215), and Michael Corrigan (two-year scholarship) from Prattville.

An AFROTC scholarship generally covers the cost of full tuition, textbooks and laboratory fees. It also provides a monthly $250-$400 non-taxable allowance throughout the academic year.

After graduating from college, these students will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force and pursue various careers that include flying, intelligence, security forces, aircraft maintenance, personnel, transportation, engineering, contracting, finance, medical services, communications and space operations.

Coker emphasized the significance of the students’ achievement since the competition for these scholarships is intense. AFROTC also awards several scholarships each year to highly qualified high school seniors.

For additional information about UA Air Force ROTC and application procedures, contact any staff member at 205/348-5900.