ROTC Scholarships

The high price of tuition doesn't have to stand in the way of a great education. The Army National Guard provides financial assistance to students who wish to attend college and enlist in the Guard with two major scholarships for full-time students: the Dedicated Army National Guard (DEDNG) scholarship and the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) contract.

To receive one of these scholarships, you must be involved in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) with a National Guard unit while in school, and have a letter of acceptance from a local Guard unit stating that they will accept you in an SMP status. Following graduation, cadets begin a new Military Service Obligation (MSO) contract and serve eight years in the Guard, which includes training.

DEDICATED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (DEDNG) SCHOLARSHIP
Recipients receive full tuition, plus up to $1,200 for books, and are paid a monthly allowance in the following amounts: $350 during sophomore year, $450 during junior year and $500 during senior year. Grad students can also apply if they have only two years remaining until they graduate.

In addition to a monthly allowance, you can also receive the drill pay of a sergeant, approximately $225 per month, when you participate in the SMP.

GUARANTEED RESERVE FORCES DUTY (GRFD) SCHOLARSHIP
Similar to the DEDNG scholarship, the GRFD scholarship is mainly for students entering their junior year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They also must join the SMP of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) unit on their campus. GRFD recipients are funded each year at full tuition and receive $1,200 for books. They are given an ROTC allowance for 10 months of the year at $450 per month during their junior year and $500 per month during their senior year. As a member of the Guard, they will also receive drill pay.

REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for these scholarships, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  • Have a minimum score of 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT
  • Complete the ROTC Basic Course requirements or Basic Combat Training
  • Be medically and morally qualified

MINUTEMAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Minuteman Scholarship is a 2, 3 or 4 year Scholarship. Full tuition and Fees are covered for school while enrolled in ROTC. The other option is full Room and Board option of $10,000 flat rate. A book stipend of $1,200, a cadet monthly stipend ($300, $350, $450, and $500), and monthly E5/CDT drill pay.

Eligibility

  1. US Citizen
  2. Between the ages 17-30* cannot have turned age 31 by DEC 31st of Commissioning year
  3. Valid MEPS and DoDMERB Physical
  4. Eligible for enlistment in the COARNG
  5. Pass an APFT & Height and Weight
  6. Complete SF 86 for security clearance
  7. Proof of Acceptance in participating University
  8. PMS Validates Eligibility
  9. Proof of Academic Major
  10. Receive CASA/TAG nomination – thru OSM

Obligations

  1. Participate and complete ROTC
  2. Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) – Enlist
  3. Mandatory Service Obligation of 8 years
  4. Maintain a GPA of 2.0
  5. Attend BCT or CIET and CLC at Fort Knox, KY

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