Congressman Sam Johnson
“Air Force Junior ROTC Scholarships”

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson

The Seidel Chapter provides a $1000 college scholarship to each of the outstanding AFJROTC graduates from the eleven high schools in our area which offer AFJROTC programs, and who intend to enroll in ROTC in college. In recognition of the lifetime of service that Congressman (USAF Colonel, Ret) Sam Johnson gave to his country and his membership in the Seidel Chapter, the scholarships are named the

AFA Seidel Chapter Sam Johnson AFROTC Scholarships

One graduate from each of the eleven high schools is selected by their AFJROTC instructors to receive a $1000 scholarship. Each student is then asked to submit an application which is judged by a panel of Seidel Chapter members for selection for an additional $5000 scholarship.

Eligible High Schools:

  • Billy Ryan High School
  • Cedar Hill High School
  • Corsicana High School
  • Flower Mound High School
  • Forney High School
  • Marcus High School
  • Rowlett High School
  • Wylie High School
  • Wylie East High School
  • Keller Central High School
  • John D. Guyer High School

Selected Cadets will be awarded their scholarships at their high school awards convocation (conditions permitted) and recognized, along with their parents and instructors, at a Seidel Chapter membership meeting.

For additional details or questions regarding the scholarship program, contact the Seidel Chapter Scholarship VP, Bill Harding at bill519n16@yahoo.com.

2023 AFA Seidel Chapter Sam Johnson AFROTC Scholarship Award Winner

Is Cadet Treyden Hallen

AFJROTC Detachment TX-20093
Wylie East High School

Paul Hendricks, National Director from the Air & Space Forces Association and a Seidel Chapter member presented Cadet Hallen with a $6,000 scholarship at the Wylie East JROTC “Dinning Out”.