AGCRA Scholarship

In collaboration with the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA), Columbia Southern University is proud to honor the legacy, leadership, and enduring impact of COL (Ret) Larry (Nick) Monje and COL (Ret) Robert (Bob) T. Murphy through the establishment of the Monje-Murphy AGCRA Scholarship.

This scholarship recognizes the dedication of AGCRA members and their families and reflects the spirit of service, academic excellence, and leadership that define the Adjutant General’s Corps. By supporting AGCRA members, and their authorized dependents or grandchildren, who are pursuing higher education at Columbia Southern University, this partnership strengthens both professional growth and the future of our Regiment.

The Monje-Murphy Scholarship can be awarded to one eligible applicant each year. The scholarship will be directly applied to the recipient’s tuition for up to 60 semester hours, three years, or until the selected online degree program (associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree) is completed, whichever comes first. This scholarship does not cover technology fees.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be an active AGCRA member in good standing or the authorized dependent or grandchild of an active AGCRA member
• Be accepted to and enroll at Columbia Southern University
• Be enrolled in an Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree
• Be considered a full-time student by Columbia Southern University
• Submit all required documentation by the published deadline
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Be available to begin coursework within (90) days of the date of the award.
• Maintain a 2.0 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate GPA.
• Able to maintain continuous enrollment in a degree program. 

Selection Criteria

Recipients will be selected by the AGCRA National Executive Council (NEC) Operations Committee based on:

• Academic Excellence (GPA and academic rigor)
• Leadership and Initiative
• Volunteer and Community Service
• Military Affiliation or Service (if applicable)
• Personal Narrative

Applicants may earn up to 100 total points under the scholarship evaluation system.

Application Timeline

• Scholarship portal opens on or about March 1
• Application deadline: May 15 (No exceptions authorized)

Selected recipients will be notified directly by the AGCRA Scholarship Committee.

For more information or to apply for the Monje-Murphy AGCRA Scholarship, visit:
https://agcra.com/scholarships

Together, AGCRA and Columbia Southern University are committed to investing in the education, leadership, and continued excellence of those who serve and the families who stand beside them.