AFROTC Scholarship

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AFROTC offers scholarships for qualified individuals. More information on AFROTC scholarships and to apply for AFROTC scholarships can be found at website as shared here .

Scholarship Eligibility:

  • High school scholarships: Three- or four-year scholarships for high school graduates.
  • In-College Scholarship Program (ISCP): This program is for cadets after they start college. In addition, this type of scholarship is available on a year-by-year basis from the Air Force ROTC HQ. Furthermore, this scholarship is very competitive and the distribution of this type of scholarship is based on the following: grade point average (GPA), Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), academic major, and class ranking.

Technical Majors

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must achieve an SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26. Applicant must also attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are no waivers or exceptions to the SAT/ACT or GPA requirements. We now ONLY accept ACT/SAT scores electronically through the ACT or SAT agency using AFROTC Test Code 0548.

The following table provides some information to indicate whether or not you think you will be academically competitive for an AFROTC scholarship. This is last year’s average select rate winners:

SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW

Once you meet the academic and general requirements, you are considered an eligible applicant. You will be contacted by the nearest Air Force unit to set up a personal interview.

To be eligible for the scholarship interview, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a United States citizen or be able to obtain citizenship by the last day of the first term of your freshman year (for four-year offers) or the first term of your sophomore year (for three-year offers). Activation cannot occur prior to obtaining citizenship. Also, if you receive a scholarship and possess dual citizenship, you cannot activate a scholarship or be contracted until you renounce your non-U.S. citizenship.
  • Graduate from a high school or have an equivalent certificate.
  • Be 17 years old prior to scholarship activation.
  • Be under 31 years old as of December 31 of the year you will be commissioned.
  • You cannot be enrolled full time at a college or university (except for joint high school/college programs).
  • If you are the sole provider for another person (e.g., single parent, guardian for younger sibling, etc.), please contact the nearest Air Force ROTC detachment admissions representative for dependent care plan information.

Scholarship Value:

  • All scholarships include a $600 annual book allowance. The scholarship value is used here
  • All scholarships include a monthly stipend of $300 to $500.
  • All academic majors are eligible to compete. 80% of scholarships are awarded to technical majors.

Scholarship Application Submission Process:

The high school scholarship application process consists of several steps:

  1. Submit your online application between June 1, 2017, and December 1, 2017.
  2. After you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation email no later than 10 July with information on how to download, electronically complete and submit/upload the following forms, which must be uploaded by January 12, 2018, at midnight CST.
    NOTE: Due to an application upgrade, applicants will not begin receiving confirmation emails until July 10, 2017. Please continue to submit your completed applications; however, if you have not received a confirmation email by 10 July please contact us at 1-800-423-7682, option 1.

    • Counselor Certification/Copy of Transcript (unofficial or official copy with ninth–11th grades only)
      • Download, print and submit the form to your counselor for review/approval and request a copy of your transcript (may be unofficial or official copy with ninth–11th grades only. DO NOT wait for your 12th-grade grades as they are not considered.). Scan and upload signed counselor certification form and signed transcript. These forms are required in order to maintain your eligibility. Faxed copies WILL NOT be accepted.
    • Extracurricular Activity Sheet
      • Please complete and submit the form online after completing your scholarship application. Faxed copies WILL NOT be accepted.
    • Physical Fitness Test
      • Print a copy of the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) work sheet. Take the work sheet with you when you complete your fitness assessment. Have the examiner fill in all of the information on the form and make sure he/she signs and dates the form.
      • After you have completed the PFA, use the work sheet (filled out by your examiner) to enter your results electronically in the fields provided. You will also need to scan/upload the completed and signed PFA form. Faxed copies WILL NOT be accepted.
      • NOTE: We will not accept any PFA scores/test from any other branch of service to include the United States Air Force Academy. Also, if you live in an area where the weather is bad in the winter, please do not wait until the deadline is approaching to take the test. There will be no exceptions made for extending the deadline due to inclement weather.
    • SAT and/or ACT scores and GPA must be submitted by January 12, 2018. Below are some helpful guidelines:
      • To be eligible for scholarship consideration, you must achieve an SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26. Applicant must also attain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are no waivers or exceptions to the SAT/ACT or GPA requirements.
      • We now ONLY accept ACT/SAT scores electronically through the ACT or SAT agency using AFROTC Test Code 0548.
      • You must also enter your GPA electronically in the fields provided.

When you have completed all the steps above and have met all qualifications, a local AFROTC detachment will contact you to schedule an interview with an Air Force Officer. Then, a selection board made up of senior Air Force Officers will evaluate your record and interview to determine whether or not you will be offered a scholarship. They are considering your overall potential and the “whole person” concept, specifically evaluating the following criteria:

  • Leadership and work experience
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Results from your personal interview
  • Questionnaire results
  • Academic scores

If you do not receive a scholarship offer, you can still take Air Force ROTC classes your freshman year. If you receive a scholarship offer and decide to accept it, you will need to complete a medical exam and meet our physical requirements. Then you will receive further guidance from your Air Force ROTC detachment for the fall term.

ERAU Scholarships

If you enter Embry-Riddle on an Air Force ROTC three-year scholarship, Embry-Riddle may provide you “assurance” money, to include scholarships, need-based grants, and awards. University funding, in combination with funding from ROTC, cannot exceed the cost of education.

This “assurance” is offered at the discretion of the university financial aid department, not AFROTC.

Scholarships via Intercollegiate Athletics

ROTC programs enjoy a great partnership with the Eagles Athletics program. With parallel goals of recruiting great students, fostering a spirit of serving others, and developing leaders of tomorrow, there is no question that AFROTC and Eagle Athletics value working together and frequently share student members.

In fact, ROTC students have a strong record of being top-quality players and team leaders. Several members of AFROTC Det 157 are also intercollegiate athletes.

ERAU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Florida Sun Conference (FSC) and successfully competes against opponents from all levels of college athletics. Many of the University’s sports programs are ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation and are consistently in the running for conference, regional and even national championships.

The University sponsors 17 intercollegiate sport programs at the Daytona Beach campus: men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor/outdoor track and field; women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor/outdoor track and field, and volleyball; and co-ed cheerleading.

All students, including AFROTC cadets, may compete for a position on a varsity team. Athletic scholarships are also available.

If you have been a member of a competitive (not recreational) sports team in high school, you may be able to continue your sports career in ERAU’s top quality athletics program.

For more information regarding Embry-Riddle Athletics, please contact the Embry-Riddle Intercollegiate Athletic Department at 386-323-5000. Be prepared to provide your athletic and academic information to the coach of your sport.

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