- The Four-year or Three-year Advance Designee Army ROTC Scholarship Program
- The Army ROTC Three-year Scholarship
- The Army ROTC Two-year Scholarship
- Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship (GRFD)
- Minuteman Scholarship
The Four-year Army ROTC Scholarship Program
These scholarships are designed for incoming freshman. Students apply for these scholarships in the month of June prior to the start of their senior year in high school. These scholarships are highly competitive and awarded to the most outstanding applicants. In keeping with our high standards of excellence, candidates are selected for merit-based scholarships on their scholastic achievement and extra-curricular accomplishments. Even if you're not awarded a scholarship now, there are other ROTC scholarship opportunities once you're on campus. Scholarship benefits for SCSU winners include full tuition and fees, a $1,200 yearly book allowance, and a monthly stipend of $420.
Call the SCSU recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604.
- 100% Tuition and fees or Housing and Living Allowance
- $1200 Yearly Book Allowance
- ROTC Stipend of $420 a month
Selection of winners is based on academic record, SAT or ACT test results, school officials' evaluations, extra-curricular, leadership and athletics, a personal interview and a presidential fitness test. Since the Army, like many of today's top organizations, values technological skills, scholarship preference is given to students pursuing degreed in engineering and mathematics.
You're eligible for the four-year ROTC scholarship if you're ready to begin college as a full-time student, have no prior college experience, and meet the following requirements:
- You'll be 17 before the scholarship is effective.
- You've taken the SAT or ACT no later than November of the year you apply, and have a minimum 1000 SAT or composite 19 ACT.
- You have good high school grades (Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher)
- You participate in leadership, extracurricular and athletic activities (A part time job earns you substitute credit.)
- You'll be under 35 on Dec 31 of the year you expect to graduate. (Qualifying veterans may be granted an age extension up to 39 years old.)
- You are a senior in High school or equivalent preparing to graduate or a graduate.
- You agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
- You pursue an Army approved academic major.
- You meet required physical standards.
As a winner of a four-year scholarship, you're required to take an ROTC class, which demands a few hours of your time each week. Upon graduation, you have an obligation to accept a commission and serve full-time in the Active Army, or part-time in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.
Applications should be completed and mailed before November 15th of your senior year, though late applications will be accepted if time allows. Winners are notified on March 1st. We also offer an early-acceptance option. The application is due by July 15th, and winners are notified by November 1st. Early decision applicants not awarded a scholarship are automatically entered into the regular cycle which ends November 15th. Remember there's no downside risk for applying early and not winning.
Online Application
You must apply on-line at www.goarmyrotc.com by the end of your junior year. If not you may call 1-888-550-ARMY for information sometime between late in your junior year and early in your senior year. If you would like to work with SCSU Army ROTC directly, please contact the SCSU Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604, email: awatso9@scsu.edu or write him at:
Department of Military Science
South Carolina State University
300 College Street, NE PO Box 7097
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117-0001
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The Army ROTC Three-year Scholarship
The Three-year scholarship is designed for sophomores. Students apply for the scholarship at the end of their first semester of their freshman year. In keeping with our high standards of excellence, candidates are selected for merit-based scholarships on their scholastic achievement and extra-curricular accomplishments. Even if you're not awarded a scholarship now, there are other ROTC scholarship opportunities once you're in the program. Scholarship benefits for SCSU winners include full tuition and fees, yearly book allowance, and $420 stipend pay.
- 100% Tuition and fees or Housing and Living Allowance
- $1200 Yearly Book Allowance
- ROTC Monthly Stipend $420 a month
Call The SCSU Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604.
You're eligible for the three-year ROTC scholarship if you're ready to begin your sophomore year, will be a full-time student, and meet the following requirements:
- Have three years remaining until degree completion
- You have good academic standing
- You have participated in leadership, extracurricular and athletic activities (A part time job earns you substitute credit.)
- You'll be under 35 on December 31 of the year you expect to graduate. (Qualifying veterans may be granted an age extension of up to four years.)
- You agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
- You pursue an Army approved academic major.
- You meet required physical standards.
- Complete the freshman ROTC courses or receive credit before entering the sophomore courses.
As a winner of a three-year scholarship, you are required to complete the MS I & MS II ROTC classes before you start the Advanced Course. Upon graduation, you have an obligation to accept a commission and serve full-time in the Active Army for four years, or part-time in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve for a total of eight years. This time may be served in a combination of full-time or part-time service.
Online Application
To apply for a 3-year scholarship application please contact or and make an appointment with the SCSU Recruiting Office for details and make an appointment at 803-533-3604 or email: awatso9@scsu.edu
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The Army ROTC Two-year Scholarship
To qualify for the scholarship an applicant needs to qualify for the ROTC Advance Course. The two-year scholarship is available to any student who has completed their freshman anduate study. This can be done with placement credit for the Basic Course (i.e. Jr. ROTC, prior military service, member of Reserve Component, etc.). Otherwise the applicant must attend and pass Basic Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky during the summer to validate the scholarship before beginning the junior year. Scholarship benefits for SCSU winners include full tuition and fees, yearly allowance for books, and $420 monthly stipend pay.The Benefits
- 100% Tuition and fees or Housing and Living Allowance
- $1200 Yearly Book Allowance
- ROTC Monthly Stipend $420 a month
Contact the Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604 or email awatso9@scsu.edu.
Department of Military Science
South Carolina State University
300 College Street, NE PO Box 7097
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117-0001
You're eligible for the two-year ROTC scholarship if you're ready to begin your junior year or have two years (four semesters) remaining for undergraduate or graduate school, will be a full-time student, and meet the following requirements:
- Have two years remaining until degree completion
- You have good academic standing
- You have participated in leadership, extracurricular and athletic activities (A part time job earns you substitute credit.)
- You'll be under 35 on December 31 of the year you expect to graduate. (Qualifying veterans may be granted an age extension of up to four years.)
- You agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
- You pursue an Army approved academic major.
- You meet required physical standards.
As a winner of a two-year Scholarship, you have an obligation to accept a commission and serve full-time in the Active Army for four years, or part-time in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve for a total of eight years. This time may be served in a combination of full-time or part-time service.
To apply for 2-year scholarship please contact the SCSU Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604, email: awatso9@scsu.edu
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Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship (GRFD)
The GRFD Scholarship is designed for people who have prior military service and would like to commission into either the Army National Guard or Army Reserve. These scholarships allow MOS qualified veterans to draw GI Bill benefits while simultaneously receiving scholarship benefits. These scholarships are awarded to the most outstanding applicants. In keeping with our high standards of excellence, candidates are selected for scholarships based on an evaluation of their scholastic achievement and extra-curricular accomplishments, not on the basis of financial need.
As a winner of a two-year (three-year available for National Guard only) Reserve Forces Duty scholarship, you're required to enroll in an ROTC class. You are also required to enlist in the Army National Guard or the United States Army Reserve if not already a member. Upon graduation, you must accept a commission, serve on active duty for a 3 to 6 months Officer Basic Course, and serve 8 years in the Army Reserve or National Guard on a part-time basis.
- Full Tuition or Room & Board
- $1,200 yearly book allowance
- ROTC Monthly Stipend $420 a month
- Montgomery GI Bill $309/month
- $350/month GI Bill Kicker
- Drill Pay of $350 or more a month
Selection of winners is based on academic record, school officials' evaluations, extra-curricular, leadership and athletics. There is a personal interview and a physical aptitude exam. Since the Army, like many of today's top organizations, values technological skills, scholarship preference is given to students pursuing degrees in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- A College student with at least 60 credits (26 credits for ARNG 3-yr scholarship)
- Have completed Basic and Advanced Individual Training
- You'll be under 35 on December 31 of the year you expect to graduate
- You pursue an Army approved academic major
- You meet required physical standards
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The Two-Year Dedicated Guard Scholarship
This Scholarship is designed for students who are finishing their sophomore year and do not have prior military service. As part of the criteria for eligibility applicants will attend the 5-week Leader’s Training Course at Ft. Knox. Kentucky. Students who have completed 2-years of ROTC do not need to attend the Course.
Winners of this scholarship receive a full tuition scholarship that includes $1,200 a year for books and a monthly stipend of $450-$500. As a winner of the scholarship you're required to take an ROTC class, which demands a few hours of your time each week.
Winners will enlist in the Army National Guard and join the Simultaneous Membership Program, which allows them to be in ROTC and participate in the Guard at the same time. Upon graduation, the winner has an obligation to accept a commission, serve on active duty for 3 to 6 months to complete the Officer Basic Course. They would then continue with a civilian occupation or advanced schooling on a full-time basis while continuing to serve in the National Guard.
- 100% Tuition and fees or Room & Board
- $1,200 Annual Book Allowance
- ROTC Monthly Stipend $420 a month
- Drill Pay of $350 or more a month
- A College student with at least 60 credits
- You participate in leadership, extracurricular and athletic activities (A part time job earns you substitute credit.)
- You'll be under 35 on December 31 of the year you expect to graduate (Qualifying veterans may be granted an age extension of up to four years.)
- You agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
- You attend the 5-week Basic Camp or completed the first and second year of Military Science
Applications are available December through February. Your application must be completed and received by Headquarters, Cadet Command by 15 March. Winners are notified during the month of June.
To apply for Reserve Forces Duty scholarship please contact the SCSU Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604, email: awatso9@scsu.edu or write him at:
Department of Military Science
South Carolina State University
PO Box 7097 300 College Street, NE
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117-0001
Cadets entering the Advanced Course need to make a commitment to serve in either the Active Army or in the Reserves. Normally this commitment is made by the choice of Scholarships taken. Some Cadets, for one reason or another, may opt not to take a scholarship. By doing this they delay the decision on serving in the active Army or in the Reserves or Guard until just before their senior year. They will be contracted to serve none-the-less. This may be an attractive option if a cadet wants more time to decide in which way to serve their Country.
Call The SCSU Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604.
A Non-Scholarship Cadet receives the monthly stipend of $420, $350 a month drill pay (if a member of the Reserves or Guard) along with the GI Bill if eligible.
Who's Eligible?
- A College student with at least 60 credits
- You participate in leadership, extracurricular and athletic activities (A part time job earns you substitute credit.)
- You'll be under 35 on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate. (Qualifying veterans may be granted an age extension of up to four years.)
- You agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
- You may attend the 5-week Basic Camp Course or have completed the first and second year of Military Science or completed basic training and Advance individual training.
Contact the SCSU Recruiting Office for details at 803-533-3604.
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Minuteman Scholarship
The Minuteman Scholarship is designed for people who wants to achieve a commission into either the Army National Guard or Army Reserve. These scholarships are applied through an Army or National Guard Recruiter in conjunction with a ROTC Recruiter. These scholarships are awarded to the most outstanding applicants from 4 years to 2 years. These scholarships must be nominated from any State Adjutant General (TAG) or any Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). These scholarships are limited each year. In keeping with our high standards of excellence, candidates are selected for scholarships based on an evaluation of their scholastic achievement and extra-curricular accomplishments, not on the basis of financial need.
As a winner of these scholarships you are required to enroll in an ROTC class. You are also required to enlist in the Army National Guard or the United States Army Reserve if not already a member. Upon graduation, you must accept a commission, serve on active duty for a 3 to 6 months Officer Basic Course, and serve 8 years in the Army Reserve or National Guard on a part-time basis.
- 100% Tuition and fees or Room & Board
- $1,200 Annual Book Allowance
- ROTC Monthly Stipend $420 a month
- Drill Pay of $350 or more a month
Selection of winners is based on academic record, school officials' evaluations, extra-curricular, leadership and athletics. There is a personal interview and a physical aptitude exam. Since the Army, like many of today's top organizations, values technological skills, scholarship preference is given to students pursuing degrees in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- A College student with at least 60 credits (26 credits for ARNG 3-yr scholarship)
- Have completed Basic and Advanced Individual Training
- You'll be under 35 on December 31 of the year you expect to graduate
- You pursue an Army approved academic major
- You meet required physical standards
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