Scholarship Opportunities

Army ROTC provides merit-based scholarships and other financial aid opportunities for college-bound high school students and students already attending Morehead State University. 

Army ROTC Scholarships are valuable in many ways:

• Two, three, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
• Full tuition and fees scholarship
• Additional $1,200 yearly allowance for books
• A monthly (while actively enrolled in classes) tax-free "Living Allowance", with a current rate of $420.

MSU offers $2400 dorm room waivers each semester for contracted cadets.  Aramark offers up to five merit-based meal plan scholarships that are awarded each school year to eligible cadets.  See Recruiting Operations Officer for details.

FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

The Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning to attend a four-year college program or for those who have just begun college. Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information.

Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army
• Serve full-time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
• ​Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

THREE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

The Three-Year Scholarship is available for students already enrolled at MSU with three academic years remaining.

Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army
• Serve full-time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
• ​Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

​TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

The Two-Year Scholarship is available for those who have two academic years remaining.

Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army
• Serve full-time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
• ​Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

GUARANTEED RESERVE FORCES DUTY SCHOLARSHIP

Many students hope to combine a career in the private sector with service as an Officer in the Reserve components. For these individuals, The Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship presents an ideal opportunity. If selected for one of these scholarships, the student will be guaranteed placement into the Reserve Components upon becoming a Lieutenant. In this way, one can serve the nation as an Army Officer while still pursuing employment opportunities in the private sector of the economy.

SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (NON-SCHOLARSHIP)

The Simultaneous Membership Program is for current Army Reserve or National Guard Soldiers who simultaneously participate in ROTC.

Benefits:

• Annual Drill Pay as an E-5 in the Army Reserve/National Guard $3,707
• Army Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill (M.G.I.B.) “Kicker” $350
• 100% Army Tuition Assistance
• Eligible for Non-Deployable status

Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army
• Serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

​For more information about the SMP program, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT5XcHzq7Vg- 

MINUTEMAN SCHOLARSHIP

The Minuteman Scholarship covers four years of full tuition and fees or $10,000 for room and board at colleges and universities served by an Army ROTC program.  Scholarship recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $420 and a yearly book allowance of $1,200.  In addition, Minuteman Scholarship recipients participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program, which gives them experience with an Army Reserve or Army National Guard unit while earning additional money for their service.

Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army
• Serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

​For more information about the SMP program, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT5XcHzq7Vg- 

NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

The Nursing Scholarship is designed for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Students may apply for the scholarship during their senior year in high school or any time after beginning college. The ROTC nursing scholarships are awarded to students demonstrating progress toward acceptance into a nursing program and to students accepted into the nursing program. Cadets with an ROTC nursing scholarship give priority to their nursing courses and rotations.

Benefits:

• 100% tuition or room & board
• $1,200 yearly book allowance
• ROTC monthly stipend is $420 a month
• All equipment and fees are reimbursed
• Free study materials and NCLEX

Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army
• Serve full-time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
• ​Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

GREEN TO GOLD ACTIVE DUTY

The Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program is a two-year program that provides eligible, Active Duty enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree or a two-year graduate degree and earn a commission as an Army Officer.

Benefits:

• Soldiers selected to participate in this program will continue to receive their current pay and allowances while in the program (up to a maximum of 24 consecutive months).
• If qualified, Montgomery GI Bill®/Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF) benefits
• Post 9/11GI Bill®
• Normal PCS entitlements
• Leadership training
• Responsibility and Practical Experience
• Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
• Camaraderie

LIVING ALLOWANCE FOR CONTRACTED CADETS

As of 1 Aug. 2018, the living allowance is a flat rate of $420

Critical Language Incentive Pay

The Critical Language Incentive Pay program was established in 2008 to encourage Cadets to enroll in a language course considered critical by the Secretary of the Army. Cadets may earn up to $250/month for participating in the program.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION

The ROTC Scholarship application is conveniently found online. If you are applying for a scholarship, you will first need to create a MY GOARMY account. Once you create an account, you will be sent to the MY GOARMY Log In page. Once you successfully log in to MY GOARMY, you can use your newly created account information to log in to the scholarship application page, at https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/dana-na/auth/url_9/welcome.cgi. 

The application deadline is Feb. 4. All application updates are required to be postmarked by Feb. 28. If you submit an application via the web, do not submit a hardcopy application as well.

There are several components of the application. Aside from the online form, scholarship applicants are required to complete The ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment Scorecard as part of the High School application process. The assessment consists of three events: Sit-ups, Push Ups, and a One-Mile Run. Upon completion, forward to US Army Cadet Command G2 Incentive Division (FAX: 757-788-5781 or via e-mail to train2lead@usacc.army.mil). To contact the MSU Army ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer, Mr. Farley J. Purvis, send an email to fj.purvis@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-5256.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.