TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Col. Gregory Coker, commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 10 at The University of Alabama, has announced the three Air Force ROTC in-college scholarship recipients.

The recipients are:
Thomas Burghardt of Montgomery, two-year scholarship
Tyler Vickers of Hueytown, three-year scholarship, and
John Traylor of Helena, three and a half-year scholarship.

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 will pursue various careers that include flying, intelligence, security forces, aircraft maintenance, personnel, transportation, engineering, contracting, finance, medical services, communications and space operations.

Col. 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.