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REQUIREMENTS:

All scholarship applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • US Citizen
  • Less then 32 years old at graduation
  • 920 SAT or 19 ACT composite
  • 2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average on 4.0 scale
  • Be in good physical condition and be able to pass a medical examination
  • Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (push ups, sit ups, 2 mile run)
  • Meet Height/Weight Requirements

SCHOLARSHIPS

4- Year and 3- Year* Advanced Designee Scholarship

APPLICATION INFORMATION

High school seniors apply by 15 November (standard deadline) of their senior year. (Applications received before 15 September have an increased possibility of obtaining a scholarship because there is an early selection round.) Apply on-line at www.armyrotc.com or call (1-800-USA-ROTC) for an application.

 

BENEFITS
Tuition and fees paid throughout 4 years of college. Receive $1200 annually for books. Receive monthly stipend ($300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors, and $500 for seniors). (10 Months a year)

 

OBLIGATIONS
Upon graduation from Ferris State, the cadet will be commissioned as a 2LT and serve on active duty for 4 years or serve in the Reserve components for 6 years. All cadets are required to take one ROTC course per semester and a lab. The time commitment is approx 5-7 hours weekly for Freshman and Sophomores, and 7 - 10 hours per week for Juniors and  Seniors.