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Campus Based Scholarships (2-4 year)

Current students or those planning to attend Shippensburg University, Wilson College, or Penn State Mont Alto may compete for full-tuition ROTC scholarships. Students do not need to be enrolled in ROTC to apply, but if offered a scholarship are required to enroll in the following semester. These scholarships are competitive and can cover up to four years of college: full tuition and mandatory fees OR room & board, plus a $1200 per year book allowance and a tax-free $420 monthly stipend to defray the cost of living.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Under age 32 when you graduate
  • Have a minimum college GPA of 2.50
  • No felonies or domestic violence convictions
  • Have no moral or personal conviction against bearing arms or supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
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After an initial interview, applicants may be scheduled for a medical examination and a personal interview with a board of officers.  

 

Commitment

If you are selected for a ROTC Scholarship, you are required to:

  • Sign a contract agreeing to complete the ROTC program and serve as an officer after graduation
  • Attend a 5-week Leadership Development Course in the summer between your Junior and Senior Year.
  • Serve as an officer on Army active duty, National Guard, or Army Reserves upon degree completion.
  • Serve as an officer for a total of 8 years after graduation. This service may be fulfilled by one of the following:
    1. Serve on active duty for 4 years followed by 4 years of service in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR), National Guard, or Army Reserves. You may elect to serve longer on active duty, but only the first 4 are required. 
    2. Serve 8 years in the National Guard or Army Reserves. This typically requires one weekend of training each month, two weeks of Annual Training each summer, and 3-6 months of initial training.
     

Contact the ROTC Enrollment Officer

Wright Hall 135 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1896 Fax: (717) 477-1783