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Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Program 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Program 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship. NROTC MISSION. Prepare qualified Men and Women to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps. Scholarship Types. Regular – Marine Option Fredrick C. Branch

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Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Program 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship

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  1. Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Program 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship

  2. NROTC MISSION Prepare qualified Men and Women to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps.

  3. Scholarship Types • Regular – Marine Option • Fredrick C. Branch • Must attend 1 of 17 historically African American Universities • Pedro De Valle • Must attend 1 of 3 historically Hispanic Universities • Can apply for more than one

  4. Sample of Participating Schools • Texas A&M University • Harvard University • Rice University • University of California • Auburn University • University of Virginia • Tulane University • University of Texas • Cornell University • University of Florida • Purdue University • Duke University • University of San Diego • The Citadel • Vanderbilt University • University of Notre Dame • Georgia Institute of Technology • Stanford University

  5. NROTC Requirements

  6. Academic Requirements • Select ANY undergraduate major • Carry regular course load (12 hours) • Attend Naval Science Courses • One per semester (Ethics, history of warfare) • Maintain good academic standing • Must not drop below a 2.0 average

  7. Required Activities • Weekly Drill Day • Wear uniform to class • Approximately 2 hours • Various activities • Leadership opportunities

  8. Summer Requirements • Freshman – 4 Week “Cruise” • 1 week aboard a ship • 1 week learning about air warfare • 1 week learning about underwater warfare • 1 week learning about Marines • Sophomore • Marine oriented; your choice • Air, mountain warfare, cold weather training, etc… • Junior – Officer Candidates School • 6 Weeks • Designed to screen and evaluate your leadership skills, academic abilities, and physical fitness. • Ultimate test and proving ground for those you seek to lead Marines

  9. The Benefits • $180,000 or more in scholarship money • Full tuition, books, and uniforms costs • $250 stipend each month • Stipend will increase incrementally with each year

  10. After College Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant Attend The Basic School– 6 months Receive military occupational specialty (MOS) at The Basic School

  11. Military Occupational Specialties • Ground • Adjutant • Aviation Command and Control Officer • Aviation Maintenance Officer • Aviation Supply Officer • Combat Engineer • Communications Officer • Field Artillery Officer • Financial Management Officer • Ground Supply Officer • Infantry Officer • Intelligence Officer • Logistics Officer • Military Police Officer • Public Affairs Officer • Tank Officer • Air • Fixed Wing Pilot • Rotary Wing and Tilt Rotor Pilot • Law • Judge Advocate

  12. NROTC Activities • Drill Team • Sailing Club • Aviation Club • Shooting Club • Semper Fidelis Society • Field Training Exercises • Physical Training • Some participate in university sports • Swimming, Rugby, Lacrosse, Soccer

  13. Social Activities • Formals • Marine Corps Birthday Ball • Unit Socials • Intramural Sports • Football/Basketball Color Guards

  14. Educational Opportunities After College • Tuition Assistance • Academic credit available for a graduate degree • Financial assistance toward tuition while on active duty • Advance Degree Program • Selected officers allowed 18 months away from Marine Corps to attend graduate school full-time • Receive regular pay and allowances • Pay own tuition, but GI bill will cover expenses • GI Bill

  15. Selection Boards • November – Early board • Completed Applications by 31 October • February/March – Regular Board • Completed Applications by 28 December • March • Fredrick C. Branch or Pedro De Valle

  16. Selection Criteria • SAT / ACT / AFQT Scores • SAT 1000 COMBINED MATH/READING • ACT 22 • AFQT 74 • Class Standing • Cumulative GPA • Athletics / Extracurricular Activities • Student Government / Leadership • Community Service / Employment • Leadership Ability / Officer Interviews • PFT

  17. Application Process • Submit NROTC Questionnaire • Take ACT or SAT • Release scores to code 0656 • Submit Pre-Application • www.nrotc.navy.mil • Apply to NROTC Schools • Notified by recruiter when board eligible • NROTC Pool Function – Finalize Application • Validate Vital Documents • Officer Interviews • Physical Fitness Test

  18. Scholarship Awardees Complete a Physical Exam Finalize College Enrollment Attend NROTC Orientation

  19. Questions Contact your local Marine Corps Recruiter STAFF SERGEANT MELISSA A. BUKOWSKI CELL: 254-301-8520 FAX: 903-874-5700 ADDRESS: 8810 HWY 84, SUITE 309, TX 76712

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