The Combating Terrorism Center at West Point has partnered with the Vigilant Torch Foundation to offer the SGM Edward C. McKay Scholarship Program. This scholarship program offers the unique opportunity for active-duty Senior Noncommissioned Officers (SNCO) to pursue higher education, while also providing key mentorship opportunities intended to develop future leaders of the U.S. military.
Program Overview
The modern battlefield is rapidly changing. As a result, the way the U.S. military educates and prepares leaders must also evolve.
Each year, one Ed McKay scholar will have the opportunity to receive a master’s degree in security studies at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. The degree program will focus on national and international security problems with several different focus area opportunities.
The scholarship recipient will also serve as a fellow of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. In this role, the Ed McKay scholar will use their years of combat experience in Special Operations to educate and develop West Point Cadets into future officers and leaders of the U.S. Army.
Become a Sponsor
Individual and corporate sponsors are needed to support the Ed McKay Scholarship program. Donors will help ensure the U.S. military and its leaders can create solutions for the challenges our nation will face in the future.
Contact Us
For additional information on this scholarship program or to become a sponsor, contact
scholarship@vigilant-torch.org.