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ROTC at Kentucky State University
Army ROTC
Scholarships are awarded to two, three, or four year. Whether you're a college bound student or already attending a college or university, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades not financial need.
Four-Year Scholarship
The College Four-Year Scholarship is for college freshman in the first year of their undergraduate plan. Contact your closest Military Science department for more information.
To quality, you must:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 26
• Have a high school GPA of at lease 2.5
• Have a hight school diploma or equivalent
• Score minimum of 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a
Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
Three-Year Scholarship
The College Three-Year Scholarship is available for students already enrolled in a college or University with three academic years remaining.
To quality, you must:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 27
• Have a College GPA of at least 2.5
• Have a hight school diploma or equivalent
• Score minimum 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a
Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
Two-Year Scholarship
The two-year scholarship is available for those who have two academic years of college remaining.
To quality, you must:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between ages 17 and 28
• Have a College GPA of at least 2.5
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Meet physical fitness standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a
Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
Green to Gold Scholarship Options
Benefits Green to Gold Scholarship Options winner receive:
• Tuition or room and board support
• Additional money for textbooks, suppies, and equipment
• A monthly stipend for up to 10 months each school year that increases each
year based on your Military Science Class
• Pay for attending the Leader Development
• Assessment Course (LDAC) between the junior and senior year of college.
• If qualified, Montgomery G.I.Bill/Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF) benefits.
Additionally, many colleges and universities offer incentives to scholarship winners. The Professor of Military Science (PMS) at your college of choice can provide further detailed information on what is available at the school. In addition to the financial incentives, soldiers receive additional benefits as ROTC cadets.
These benefits include:
• Leadership training
• Responsibility and Practical Experience
• Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
• Camaraderie REQUIREMENTS
• U.S. citizen (non-waiverable)
• Age - Be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the year you complete all requirements for a commission and a college baccalaureate degree. This is a statutory requirement and there are no waivers authorized.
• Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime
• Have a minimum of 2 years Active Duty as well as 3 months of active duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested) GT score of 110 or greater
• Pass the APFT within the last 6 months with a score of 180 or higher, minimum of 60 points in each event
• Be a Hight School Graduate or equivalent Cumulative High School or College GPA of 2.5
• Letter of Acceptance to School of Choice offering Army ROTC
• Letter of Acceptance from the PMS of that Army ROTC Battalion
• Favorable National Agency Check (or have initiated the action) DODMERB Medical Qualification
• Be eligible to Re-enlist
• Not be a conscientious objector
• No more than 3 dependents including spouse (waiverable)
Students interested in Army ROTC scholarships should contact :
Army ROTC Admissions Officer at (859) 257-6865;
or visit 101 Barker Hall on UK’s campus.
Additionally, students should refer to the Student Financial Aid, Awards, and Benefits section of this Bulletin.
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