Max D. Stieben, C/Capt, AFROTC Detachment 270, junior at Kansas State University, recently received the 9th Air Force Association Memorial Scholarship, making him one of the top four Junior ROTC Air Force cadets in the nation. Stieben is a 2015 graduate of Hays High School.

He is the son of John and Jenny Klaus and Darren and Angie Stieben, all of Hays.

The 9th Air Force Association Memorial Scholarship

This award recognizes leadership, citizenship, patriotism, professionalism, academic achievement, and ROTC accomplishments.

Eligibility: AS300 (Junior or third-year) cadets will compete for the award. Cadets must be in the top 10% of their Aerospace Studies (ROTC) Class, top 25% of their Degree program, have a PT score of 90 or higher, and demonstrate leadership qualities within the detachment and community.

Due to the uniqueness of this award, Commanders and Commandants of Cadets across the nation will select their top AS300 cadet, with unwavering dedication and the highest probability of completing the ROTC program. Of the selected cadets, the top four will be selected to receive the scholarship.

Description: The 9th AFA has elected to sponsor 4 exceptional cadets across the nation through their junior year in the ROTC program. These cadets will receive $500 for their first semester and $500 for their second semester of their Junior year.

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