Special scholarship consideration is given to those students pursuing degrees in nursing, engineering, the physical sciences, and other technical skills currently in demand by the Army. Non-scholarship cadets in the advanced course also receive an allowance of up to $4,000 for each of the two years, as well as pay for attending the advanced camp. You may even qualify to join the Army Reserve or National Guard while enrolled in Army ROTC and receive additional pay as an officer trainee.

For the most up to date information regarding scholarships visit http://www.armyrotc.com/scholar2.html,  call or e-mail:

Who Can Join?

Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Grad Students
Prior Service
National Guard and Reserves: Simultaneous Membership Program
Active Duty Soldiers: Green to Gold Program

Apply for ROTC four year scholarship
> https://schlr4yr.usarmyrotc.com/rotc/Schlr4yr/index.htm

Scholarship info and service obligations
> http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/index.asp
> http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/helpdesk/enrollments-1/service%20obligations.htm

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Enrollment in the Basic Course (Freshman and Sophomore Years)

Students must meet the general eligibility criteria listed below to enroll in the Army ROTC program Basic Course. Detailed criteria are prescribed in a number of Army publications. These criteria are subject to periodic change. Inquiries into eligibility based on individual circumstances may be submitted to the Orleans Battalion Army ROTC Enrollment Eligibility Officer. Applicants must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States.
2. Be medically qualified.
3. Satisfactorily explain any record of arrest and/or civil conviction (no felony convictions).
4. Be enrolled in and attending a full-time course of instruction toward a baccalaureate or advanced degree in a recognized academic field of study.
5. Be under 30 years of age at the time of commissioning


Enrollment in the Advanced Course (Junior and Senior Years)

Students must meet the general eligibility criteria listed below to contract in the Army ROTC program Advanced Course. Detailed criteria are prescribed in a number of Army publications. These criteria are subject to periodic change. Inquiries into eligibility based on individual circumstances may be submitted to the Orleans Battalion Army ROTC Enrollment Eligibility Officer.

1. Meet all of the eligibility criteria required for Basic Course enrollment.
2. Satisfy the requirements of the Basic Course (Complete the ROTC Basic Course, Attend ROTC Basic Camp, or Receive placement credit based on JROTC or prior military training or service).
3. Possess at least a 2.0 GPA.
4. Satisfactorily complete a Modified Army Physical Fitness Test.
5. Satisfactorily complete the English Comprehension Level Test (Applicable only to students who have English as a second language).
6. Be of good moral character.
7. Possess the potential to become an effective Army leader.
8. Agree to accept a commission as an officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve.