Many students hope to combine a career in the private sector with service as an Officer in the Reserve components. For these individuals, the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship presents an ideal opportunity. If selected, the student will be guaranteed placement into the Reserve Components upon becoming a Lieutenant. Students can serve the nation as an Army Officer while still pursuing employment opportunities in the private sector of the economy.

Monthly Living Allowance for Contracted Cadets

• MS I (First Year Student): $300
• MS II (Sophomore): $350
• MS III (Junior): $450
• MS IV (Senior): $500

Critical Language Incentive Pay

The Critical Language Incentive Pay program was established in 2008 to encourage Cadets to enroll in a language course considered critical by the Secretary of the Army. Cadets may earn up to $250/month for participating in the program.

Simultaneous Membership Program (Non-Scholarship)

This program is for current Army Reserve or National Guard Soldiers who simultaneously participate in ROTC. The benefits include:

• Annual Drill Pay as an E-5 in the Army Reserve/National Guard: $3,707
• Army Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill (M.G.I.B.) “Kicker”: $350
• 100% Army Tuition Assistance
• Eligible for Non-Deployable status

Scholarship Application Information

The ROTC Scholarship application is conveniently found online. If you are applying for a scholarship, you will first need to create a MY GOARMY account. Once you create an account, you will be sent to the MY GOARMY Log-In page. Once you successfully login to MY GOARMY, you can use your newly created account information to login to the scholarship application page, at (https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/dana-na/auth/url_9/welcome.cgi).

The application deadline is 10 January each year. All application updates are required to be postmarked by 28 February each year. If you submit an application via the web, do not submit a hardcopy application as well.

There are several components of the application. Aside from the online form, scholarship applicants are required to complete The ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment Scorecard as part of the High School application process. The assessment consists of three events: Sit-ups, Push Ups, and a One-Mile Run. Upon completion, forward to US Army Cadet Command G2 Incentive Division (FAX: (757) 788-5781 or via e-mail to train2lead@usacc.army.mil).

Minimum courses required and credit hours for each are listed in the course description section of this Catalogue under the Army Military Studies (AMS) course prefix. Students interested in the Army ROTC Program should contact the Office of Military Student Services (telephone (502) 597-6795) for further information.

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