Fork Union Military Academy honored its undergraduates during the annual Undergraduate Awards Ceremony held Wednesday evening in Wicker Chapel.
More than 35 awards were presented, including scholarships, special recognitions, and the announcement of Dean’s List and President’s List honorees. The evening celebrated the academic achievement, leadership, and character of our cadets.
Congratulations to all award recipients!
Awarded to the cadet who has the highest academic average in physics.
Awarded to the cadet with the highest academic average in Algebra I & Algebra II.
Awarded to a 9th or 10th grade cadet with the highest average in Geometry.
Awarded to a rising senior with the best overall math scores while attending the Academy.
Awarded to the undergraduate who has the highest academic average in Chemistry.
Awarded to the freshman who has the highest academic average in Environmental Science.
Awarded to the 9th or 10th grade cadet with the highest academic average in Biology.
Awarded to the cadet who has the highest academic average in Spanish.
Awarded to the cadet who has the highest academic average in German.
Awarded to the cadet who shows ability to guide and teach their fellow bandsmen.
This scholarship is given to the cadet who has given countless hours to improving themselves and those around them.
Awarded to the rising senior who has been in the most continued attendance at the Academy.
Awarded to a cadet who embodies the tributes of COL Whitescarver.
Awarded to the most outstanding freshman in Retan Rifles.
Awarded to the cadet who excels as being a cadet chaplain.
Awarded to the cadet who exemplifies the excellence in working with the Quartermaster.
Awarded to cadets who show leadership, integrity, and humility. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.
Awarded to a cadet who demonstrate good standing among the Corps of Cadets. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.
Awarded to a young man who demonstrates integrity, leadership, and kindness among the Corps of Cadets. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.
Awarded to a young man who has the greatest improvement in attitude and or self-esteem since arriving to the Academy.
Awarded to cadets who show leadership, integrity, and humility. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.
In its first year, the Admissions Department recognized its Best Tour Guide of the Year.
Awarded from the College to a cadet who embodies all the qualities of good leadership. This award was paired with the book "A Passion of Leadership" by Robert M. Gates.
is given to the student that best demonstrates the ideas of Americanism by deed or conduct or both, and that the recipient demonstrates a potential for outstanding leadership.
Award given by the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) in partnership with the Purple Heart Foundation. It provides $500 scholarships to current cadets who are related to Purple Heart recipients or veterans
Awarded for excellence in scholarship, military bearing, and leadership at the Academy.
Awarded for exceptional service to Freemasonry, the country, and humanity.
COL Gary Leydig has been named the next Director of Enrollment Management.
A two-time teacher of the term recipient in her first year at the Academy.
Coach Larson led his squad to a fourth-place finish in the Prep League and a top-20 showing in the state in his ninth season at the helm.
Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2026 Undergraduate Awards! To view the full photo gallery, please click here.
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