The Tampa Green Beret Association proudly supports the Richard J. Meadows Memorial Scholarship program. This scholarship honors the memory of Dick Meadows by recognizing individuals who demonstrate the dedication, determination, scholarship, and achievement that defined his remarkable life.

The program provides one-time scholarship grants each year to help cover tuition and books for academic advancement or vocational enhancement. The number and amounts of the awards, as well as the recipients, are determined by the Scholarship Committee and approved by the Chapter President and the Honorary Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

Funding

The Richard J. Meadows Scholarship Fund is a dedicated account supported entirely by voluntary contributions from individuals, businesses, and corporations. Contributions to the fund are tax-deductible under IRC Section 170(c)(3). The Green Beret Association is a 501(c)(19) non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • A Chapter LX, Special Forces Association (SFA) member in good standing
  • A family member or dependent of a Chapter LX member
  • An immediate family member of a deceased Chapter LX member who was in good standing at the time of death
  • An individual currently assigned to HQ USSOCOM, HQ SOCCENT, or HQ CENTCOM who qualifies for General SFA membership (or their family member/dependent)


General SFA Membership Definition: Open to any current or former U.S. Army Special Forces member (including National Guard and Reserve) who has been legally awarded a Special Forces prefix, suffix, or MOS and received an Honorable Discharge (if applicable). Service with the 1st SSF, OSS, and UNPIK-8240 (Korea) is also recognized.​


Applicants must have been accepted to or be currently attending an accredited college, university, or vocational institute (including post-graduate programs). Exceptions may be made for grandchildren of members in good standing.

Membership Requirement: Individuals applying or sponsoring an applicant based on Chapter LX membership must have been a Chapter LX member in good standing for at least 13 months. This requirement is waived if the individual was a member in good standing of another SFA chapter and has transferred to Chapter LX, or is an active-duty Special Forces Soldier stationed at MacDill AFB assigned to USSOCOM, USCENTCOM, or SOCCENT who qualifies for General SFA membership as stated above.

Past Recipients

YearRecipients
2025 Macey Clay, Gabija Davila, Kariss McGarrah, Porter Zilka
2024 Kurt Badertscher, Bianca Blevins, Josh Doischen, Aiden Reed
2023 Avery Franks, Brenna Rutland, Cale Schwedo
2022 Kristy Cavin, Adrian Donohoe, Loralei Grant
2021 Connor Eberhart, Lauren Hanley, Kyra Reed, Rachel Rizzi
2020 Megan Corrigan, Jessica Kirk, Julianne Lee
2019 Jessica Hanley, Megan Kimsey, Rebecca King, SFC Daniel McGarrah, Carmen Riggs
2018 Mallory Bilyeu, Claire Eberhart, Caleb Keoho, Tessa Monroe, Harry Woodmansee IV
2017 Anastasia Cale, Kylie Fedkow, Jordan Reed
2016 Rachel Gearhart, Samantha King, Collin Rock
2015 Bailey Fowler, Katheryn Kimsey, Sarah Weiss
2014 Marley Hayes, Michael Kennedy, Matthew Tuschen
2013 Justin Aflaque, Joseph Mulholland, Kaileigh Rock, Ann Witt
2012 Jeannine Davis, Kevin Longhany, Michael Wise
2011 Alexandra Davis, Lara Mella-Jansen, Rachel Wilson, Pamela Gilmore, Morgan Tuschen, Austin Wittman
2010 Amanda Brown, Lauren Eberhart, Cameron King
2009 Michael Tenuta, Jordan King, Tyler Wittman
2008 Linnea Eberhart, Torend Ebner Jr., Nick Meginnis, Maureen Mulholland, Adam Thacker, James Toth
2007 Catherine Cavin, Stacy Hines, Brittney Jenkins, Hunter Rutland, Meredith Meyer
2006 Michelle Zuniga, Thomas Deacy
2005 Amanda Schwalm, Carson Fedkow, Javier Kennedy
2004 Arlene Oliva, Marina Muzichenko-Reed, Carolyn Smith
2003 Heather Louise Wittman
2002 Alexandra Brasher, Allison Ryan
2001 Jessaca Townsend, Steven Yevich
2000 Jacelyn Deacy, Eric Townsend
1999 Erika Oakley Rea, MaeLee Rich
1998 Jessica Pelaez, Vivian Ryan
1997 Kristen L. Wiegner, Brian B. Zilka
1996 Robert A. Irzyk

Application Process

Applications must be submitted no later than July 1st each year. Please send both a hard copy (U.S. Mail) and an electronic copy (email) to the addresses indicated in Administrative Information, below..

Applicants must provide the following:

  • Personal Letter — Describe your educational/vocational career plans, aspirations, and the planned use of the scholarship funds.
  • Academic Records — Most recent official transcript, SAT/ACT scores, or other evidence of academic or vocational aptitude.
  • Reference Letter — From a teacher, counselor, or school official.
  • Extracurricular Summary — List of extracurricular activities, non-academic achievements, and hobbies.
  • Proof of Acceptance — Copy of acceptance letter from the college/university/vocational institute and details of any current scholarships.
  • Essay — Address all three of the following:
  1. The values and ethics you believe Richard J. Meadows possessed.
  2. Which of his values and ethics you consider most important to your personal and career goals.
  3. How Chapter LX will benefit if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.


Administrative Information


  • All applicants must submit complete packages by both email and U.S. mail. The only exception is official transcripts, which may be sent directly by a third party. All documents must arrive by July 1st.
  • Submissions must include a contact phone number, email address, and home address for both the applicant and the sponsor.
  • Minimum unweighted GPA required: 3.00.
  • Chapter LX Honorary members may apply and may sponsor family members.
  • The 13-month Chapter LX membership requirement applies to members applying for themselves or acting as sponsors (see Eligibility section for waivers).


All applicant-created documents must be in Microsoft Word format.

Submit to:

Scholarship Committee Chairman
2516 Brimhollow Drive
Valrico, FL 33596-5744

Email: zmansfrgr@aol.com