CAMP PERRY, OH – The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to again award exemplary student-athletes in their future endeavors through its annual scholarship program. The CMP offers $1,000 one-year scholarships based on merit and rifle or pistol marksmanship participation to current high school seniors.

   Last year, the CMP received 256 scholarships – setting another record as the most ever in the scholarship’s history. After careful consideration, 173 were awarded for a total of $173,000 from the CMP Scholarship fund. Recipients hailed from JROTC schools, 4-H groups and other shooting clubs. Since 2005, CMP has awarded over $1 million in scholarship prizes.

   The "deadline" for application submission is Mid- March. Scholarships may be used to pursue post-secondary education or vocational programs for the upcoming school year.

   Are you an outstanding high school sophomore or junior actively engaged in academics, leadership and community service? The National Rifle Association is inviting rising juniors and seniors across the United States to apply for the 2017 National NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), an expenses-paid, week-long educational experience in Washington, D.C.