Are you considering the ARMY ROTC to help pay for college and start you off with an incredible career once you have completed your degree?
Here is some important information from
Col. Scott Sonsalla, Infantry Director,
Recruiting Marketing and Incentives Division
Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. We intend to continue to sustain that same level of commitment into 2021. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.)
I have provided links to several resources that you can use to assist in counseling your students. One is the Army ROTC overview. It explains, in general terms, the basic eligibility and benefits for the program. The other two items are a resource that you can use to assist the students in preparing for the ACT/SAT as they wait for the tests to be conducted. These tools provide a great way for students to use their spare time to improve test scores. All are easily downloaded by clicking the links below.
Army ROTC Information
March 2 Success Program
If you have specific questions, feel free to email us and we will get back with you quickly.
Scott E. Sonsalla, Col, Infantry Director,
Recruiting Marketing and Incentives Division
US Army Cadet Command
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Here is some important information from
Col. Scott Sonsalla, Infantry Director,
Recruiting Marketing and Incentives Division
Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. We intend to continue to sustain that same level of commitment into 2021. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.)
I have provided links to several resources that you can use to assist in counseling your students. One is the Army ROTC overview. It explains, in general terms, the basic eligibility and benefits for the program. The other two items are a resource that you can use to assist the students in preparing for the ACT/SAT as they wait for the tests to be conducted. These tools provide a great way for students to use their spare time to improve test scores. All are easily downloaded by clicking the links below.
Army ROTC Information
March 2 Success Program
If you have specific questions, feel free to email us and we will get back with you quickly.
Scott E. Sonsalla, Col, Infantry Director,
Recruiting Marketing and Incentives Division
US Army Cadet Command
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From Col. Ron Rose, US Army Retired, ROTC Instructor,
Grayson High School
Grayson High School
Serving our country as a military officer is an honorable profession after college. Below are comments regarding ROTC scholarships and/or a Service Academy.
There are two primary ways to become an officer.
1. ROTC in college.
- Students apply to the college of their choice and join ROTC when they are admitted. ROTC
Scholarships (2, 3, and 4-yr scholarships) provide students a way to pay for their college degree.
2. Military Service Academy (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy).
- Students apply to a Service Academy and must obtain an 'nomination' from their congressman.
When candidates are officially accepted to a Service Academy it is called an 'appointment'.
The service academy education and room/board is free.
Comments:
1. Scholarships and Service Academy appointments focus on three areas: Scholar, Athlete, and Leader.
2. A good candidate has the ability and determination to follow the application process.
3. Students should review the application process and formulate a plan during Christmas break of their Junior Year.
4. SCHOLAR - 3.6 GPA or higher is the goal. Study and sign up for the SAT early. Take SAT twice if possible.
5. ATHLETE - A large majority have earned a Letter in a Varsity sport. Score high on Physical Fitness Test.
6. LEADER - Must serve in a leadership role in high school
7. High GPA is the most difficult. Junior Year is hard....focus on your grades and your goal. Do not give up.
8. Visit the colleges you apply to. Contact the ROTC Department.
9. Army ROTC scholarship applicants must have an interview with an ROTC Professor of Military Science to
complete the packet. The most competitive students have completed the application process in
September of their Senior year.
10. Service Academy appointments generally are for the top students....near 4.0 GPA....Athlete....Leader.
Candidates must know and follow the application steps on time!
Apply for summer camp by JAN of junior year....attend camp between junior and senior year.
You must have a nomination from a congressman/senator.
Candidates interview with the congressman's Service Academy Committee as the final step in
November of their senior year. Many steps and very competitive before you get to the interview.
(Service Academy applicants must (should) also apply to colleges and the ROTC Scholarship)
United States Military Academy: http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspx
United States Naval Academy: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/index.php
United States Air Force Academy: http://www.academyadmissions.com/
Army ROTC Scholarships: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Navy ROTC Scholarships: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Air Force ROTC Scholarships: https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
- I am available at any time to assist those students that are interested in becoming an officer in the military.
- Note: Students can enroll in college ROTC and be commissioned as on officer without a scholarship.
Respectfully,
Ron Rose
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Senior Army Instructor
JROTC Department
Grayson High School
770-554-1087
www.graysonjrotc.com
There are two primary ways to become an officer.
1. ROTC in college.
- Students apply to the college of their choice and join ROTC when they are admitted. ROTC
Scholarships (2, 3, and 4-yr scholarships) provide students a way to pay for their college degree.
2. Military Service Academy (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy).
- Students apply to a Service Academy and must obtain an 'nomination' from their congressman.
When candidates are officially accepted to a Service Academy it is called an 'appointment'.
The service academy education and room/board is free.
Comments:
1. Scholarships and Service Academy appointments focus on three areas: Scholar, Athlete, and Leader.
2. A good candidate has the ability and determination to follow the application process.
3. Students should review the application process and formulate a plan during Christmas break of their Junior Year.
4. SCHOLAR - 3.6 GPA or higher is the goal. Study and sign up for the SAT early. Take SAT twice if possible.
5. ATHLETE - A large majority have earned a Letter in a Varsity sport. Score high on Physical Fitness Test.
6. LEADER - Must serve in a leadership role in high school
7. High GPA is the most difficult. Junior Year is hard....focus on your grades and your goal. Do not give up.
8. Visit the colleges you apply to. Contact the ROTC Department.
9. Army ROTC scholarship applicants must have an interview with an ROTC Professor of Military Science to
complete the packet. The most competitive students have completed the application process in
September of their Senior year.
10. Service Academy appointments generally are for the top students....near 4.0 GPA....Athlete....Leader.
Candidates must know and follow the application steps on time!
Apply for summer camp by JAN of junior year....attend camp between junior and senior year.
You must have a nomination from a congressman/senator.
Candidates interview with the congressman's Service Academy Committee as the final step in
November of their senior year. Many steps and very competitive before you get to the interview.
(Service Academy applicants must (should) also apply to colleges and the ROTC Scholarship)
United States Military Academy: http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Home.aspx
United States Naval Academy: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/index.php
United States Air Force Academy: http://www.academyadmissions.com/
Army ROTC Scholarships: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
Navy ROTC Scholarships: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Air Force ROTC Scholarships: https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
- I am available at any time to assist those students that are interested in becoming an officer in the military.
- Note: Students can enroll in college ROTC and be commissioned as on officer without a scholarship.
Respectfully,
Ron Rose
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Senior Army Instructor
JROTC Department
Grayson High School
770-554-1087
www.graysonjrotc.com
Additional Military Scholarship opportunities
North Georgia College Cadet Admissions INFO: http://ung.edu/corps-of-cadets/
Georgia Army National Guard: www.nationalguard.com
North Georgia College Cadet Admissions INFO: http://ung.edu/corps-of-cadets/
Georgia Army National Guard: www.nationalguard.com