MSU cadet earns rare scholarship

STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State University chemistry major and Air Force ROTC cadet Shelby Patti is one of three recipients across America to be receiving an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association ROTC Medal of Honor Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarships are given annually by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation in partnership with the AFCEA Educational Foundation. The MoH scholarships recognize outstanding ROTC students committed to serving in one of the military services. The scholarship requires a 3.5 minimum GPA. The junior chemistry major, from Hammond, La., has a 3.93 GPA. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school and serve as an Air Force doctor. (Source: MSU 10/24/18)