Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship Marine Option Program 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship

NROTC MISSION Prepare qualified Men and Women to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps.

Scholarship Types Regular – Marine Option Fredrick C. Branch Must attend 1 of 17 historically African American Universities Pedro De Valle Must attend 1 of 3 historically Hispanic Universities Can apply for more than one

The Benefits $180,000 or more in scholarship money Full tuition, books, and uniforms costs $250 stipend each month Opportunities for summer training with Marine Corps fleet units

Eligibility U.S. Citizen 17-23 Years of Age 1000 SAT, 22 ACT, 74 AFQT High School Graduate Meet Physical Requirements No Moral Disqualifications Be admitted to a participating NROTC college or university

Participating Schools 60 + Colleges and Universities 130 + “Crosstown Enrollments” Schools in 35 States All Highly Ranked

Sample of Participating Schools Texas A&M University Harvard University Rice University University of California Auburn University University of Virginia Tulane University University of Texas Cornell University University of Florida Purdue University Duke University University of San Diego The Citadel Vanderbilt University University of Notre Dame Georgia Institute of Technology Stanford University

Fredrick C. Branch Schools Allen University Clark University Dillard University Florida A&M Hampton University Howard University Norfolk University Morehouse College Huston-Tillotson Prairie View A&M Savannah State Spelman College Southern A&M Tennessee State Texas Southern Tuskegee Xavier

Pedro De Valle Schools New Mexico State University San Diego State University University of California San Marcos

NROTC Requirements

Academic Requirements Select ANY undergraduate major Carry regular course load (12 hours) Attend Naval Science Courses One per semester (Ethics, history of warfare) Maintain good academic standing Must not drop below a 2.0 average

Required Activities Weekly Drill Day Wear uniform to class Approximately 2 hours Various activities Leadership opportunities

Summer Requirements Sophomore Freshman – 4 Week “Cruise” 1 week aboard a ship 1 week learning about air warfare 1 week learning about underwater warfare 1 week learning about Marines Sophomore Marine oriented; your choice Air, mountain warfare, cold weather training, etc… Junior – Officer Candidates School 6 Weeks Designed to screen and evaluate your leadership skills, academic abilities, and physical fitness. Ultimate test and proving ground for those you seek to lead Marines

After College Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant Attend The Basic School – 6 months Receive military occupational specialty (MOS) at The Basic School

Military Occupational Specialties Ground Adjutant Aviation Command and Control Officer Aviation Maintenance Officer Aviation Supply Officer Combat Engineer Communications Officer Field Artillery Officer Financial Management Officer Ground Supply Officer Infantry Officer Intelligence Officer Logistics Officer Military Police Officer Public Affairs Officer Tank Officer Air Fixed Wing Pilot Rotary Wing and Tilt Rotor Pilot Naval Flight Officer Law Judge Advocate

University Contributions Some universities may offer discounts on room and board Not part of the NROTC program but worth researching!

Academic Assistance Tutors are available if needed Subject specific study halls NROTC peer group is always willing to assist

NROTC Activities Drill Team Sailing Club Aviation Club Shooting Club Semper Fidelis Society Field Training Exercises Physical Training Some participate in university sports Swimming, Rugby, Lacrosse, Soccer

Social Activities Formals Marine Corps Birthday Ball Unit Socials Intramural Sports Football/Basketball Color Guards

Educational Opportunities After College Tuition Assistance Academic credit available for a graduate degree Financial assistance toward tuition while on active duty Advance Degree Program Selected officers allowed 18 months away from Marine Corps to attend graduate school full-time Receive regular pay and allowances Pay own tuition, but GI bill will cover expenses GI Bill

Application Process Submit NROTC Questionnaire Take ACT or SAT Release scores to code 0656 Submit Pre-Application www.nrotc.navy.mil Apply to NROTC Schools Notified by recruiter when board eligible NROTC Pool Function – Finalize Application Validate Vital Documents Officer Interviews Physical Fitness Test

Selection Boards November – Early board February/March – Regular Board Completed Applications by 31 October February/March – Regular Board Completed Applications by 31 January March Fredrick C. Branch or Pedro De Valle

Selection Criteria SAT / ACT Scores Class Standing Cumulative GPA Athletics / Extracurricular Activities Student Government / Leadership Community Service / Employment Leadership Ability / Officer Interviews

Scholarship Finalist Profile SAT 1162 or ACT 25 National Honor Society 60% Extracurricular Activities 90% Academic Awards 72% Class/Club Officer 52% Eagle Scouts 16% JROTC 25% PFT 225

Scholarship Awardees Complete a Physical Exam Finalize College Enrollment Attend NROTC Orientation

Questions Contact your local Marine Corps Recruiter or 1st Lt. Sims Executive Officer Recruiting Station Fort Worth (817) 528-7654