Joshiah Riggs receives ERDC scholarship

Special to The Clinton Courier    

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association recently announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarships. Josiah Riggs, a graduate of Clinton High School, was one of eleven high-school graduates who was recognized for their “leadership, academic excellence and promising futures in their respective fields of study.” Riggs plans to attend the University of Alabama with a major interest in mechanical engineering. He is the son of Scotty and LeeAnn Riggs.

The ERDC Alumni Association, composed of former ERDC employees and retirees, has a mission of supporting educational initiatives and fostering future scientists and engineers. Since the association was formed in 2018, approximately $57,500 has been awarded in scholarships.