Vermont Business Magazine "The Minuteman Scholarship Campaign was introduced in 2015 with the intent to enhance the National Guard's ability to recruit highly qualified Cadets on a recurring annual basis. All of the qualified applicants for Reserve Officers Training Corps scholarships were eligible to for consideration for the 4-year Minuteman Scholarship. In early February of this year, the Vermont National Guard was authorized to nominate six Cadets for up to a 4-year Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarship, the Vermont National Guard is excited to have a talented pool of young men and women whose desire to serve their community, state and nation," said Maj Gen Steven Cray, adjutant general of Vermont.
The VTARNG secured 11 total Scholarships in FY16, a 120% increase from the previous year. 11 Scholarships equates to $2.2 Million Dollars in free education for future leaders of the VTARNG. The VTARNG was the 13th State in the Nation in Scholarships awarded. "The Vermont National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion is excited about the Minuteman Scholarship initiative. Vermonters have always had a long tradition of serving our country and this is a perfect opportunity to assist future leaders financially with their education goals," said Major Zachariah Fike, Officer Strength Manager.