FY22 Commandant's Education Board - Olmsted Scholar Selection Program Results

1.  Purpose.  To announce the results of the FY22 Olmsted Scholar Program Selection Board.<br>
2.  Background.  Per ref (a), seven nominees were selected on the FY22 Commandant's Education Board.  On 16 March 2022 the Olmsted Scholar Foundation announced the selection of three Marine Officers as part of the Olmsted Scholar class of 2023.<br>
3.  The following officers were selected:<br>
NAME                  PMOS      LOCATION<br>
ROBINSON, SHAKIR S.   0402      Mexico City, Mexico<br>
SMITH, REBECCA C.     0802      Coimbra, Portugal<br>
SWEENEY, MICHAEL P.   0402      Valencia, Spain<br>
4.  The Olmsted Foundation and Headquarters Marine Corps recognize the high caliber of all the officers who applied for this prestigious program and congratulate those selected.<br>
5.  Coordinating Instructions.<br>
5.a.  This message serves as notice of orders for the officers listed in paragraph 3.  Per ref (c), officers may request for retirement or resignation, if eligible.<br>
5.b.  Per the references, participation in the Olmsted Scholarship Foundation Program incurs a four year service obligation upon completion of the program.  This obligation is to be served concurrently with any pre-existing service obligation.<br>
5.c.  Selectees must contact MMOA-3 Graduate Education Office via email for orders coordination within 2 weeks from the date of this MARADMIN.<br>
5.d.  Selectees will coordinate language training and program requirements with MCU.<br>
6.  Points of Contact:<br>
6.a.  Olmsted Scholar Program<br>
        Mr. Michael Cooper, Marine Corps University<br>
        DSN: 378-0696, Comm: (703) 432-0696<br>
        Email: michael.cooper(at)usmcu.edu<br>
6.b.  MMOA-3, Graduate Education Office<br>
        Maj David Foley, Graduate Education Manager<br>
        Comm:  (703) 784-9284/5<br>
        Email:  SMBMMOAGRADEDU(at)usmc.mil<br>
7.  Release authorized by MajGen Michael J. Borgschulte, Director, Manpower Management Division.