Army ROTC Scholarships Ms. Frankie Villalobos 3rd Brigade S-2 Recruiting Operations Supervisor Mr. Patrick Kent Lincoln University Recruiting Operations Officer

Agenda Scholarship Types Centralized / High School Scholarship Boards Interview Process HQCC Conducts Centralized Board FY 14 Board Averages Benefits & Commitment Brigade Footprint and Contacts Questions Step by Step slides for National Process

Scholarship Types

National and Brigade Scholarships National Scholarships (1000 4-yr Scholarships & 1000 3-yr Advanced Designee (AD): Line (All degrees except Nursing) Nurse (Nursing or Pre-Nursing) JROTC Historically Black College/University (HBCU) STEM (Academic Discipline Mix (ADM) 3 & 4 Only) Brigade Funded Scholarships: Line (All majors except Nursing) Dedicated Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (DED-GRFD) Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Note: AD scholarship benefits start 1 year from the term it is awarded

Semesters of Benefits 4-year Scholarship (Maximum 10 Semesters of Benefits) 3 ½-year Scholarship (7 Semesters of Benefits) 3-year AD Scholarship (Maximum 8 Semesters of Benefits) 2 ½-year Scholarship (5 Semesters of Benefits) 2-year Scholarship (4 Semesters of Benefits) 2-year AD Scholarship (Maximum 4 Semesters of Benefits) 2-year Graduate Degree Scholarship (Maximum 4 Semesters of Benefits) AD- Advanced Designee

Specialty Scholarships Nursing Scholarships Must be applying to/enrolled in schools of nursing programs; accredited by an agency approved by the Secretary of Education and HQ Cadet Command Only HQs Cadet Command can approve a change of major, once enrolled on campus If contracted prior to requesting the change, cadet will be placed on Administrative Suspension for a minimum of one term (Cadet is responsible for payment) The Cadet may or may not retain scholarship, this will depend on whether or not funding is available Professors of Military Science (PMS) will counsel all Nursing Cadets in writing at the time of contracting to ensure they understand this policy JROTC- Awarded through National Process to applicants that were in JROTC for a minimum of one year HBCU- Awarded through National Process to applicants that are applying to an HBCU

Specialty Scholarships STEM Scholarships Science, Engineering and Mathematics degrees (Only certain Technology Degrees) Only HQs Cadet Command can approve a change of major If contracted prior to requesting the change, cadet will be placed on Administrative Suspension for a minimum of one term (Cadet is responsible for payment) The Cadet may or may not retain scholarship, this will depend on whether or not funding is available Professors of Military Science (PMS) will counsel all STEM Scholarship winners of this in writing at the time of contracting to ensure they understand this policy

GRFD Scholarships DED-GRFD ARNG Scholarship (Maximum 6 Semesters of Benefits) DED-GRFD USAR Scholarship (Maximum 6 Semesters of Benefits) GRFD ARNG Scholarship (Maximum of 4 Semesters of Benefits) GRFD USAR Scholarship (Maximum of 4 Semesters of Benefits) DED-GRFD- Dedicated Reserve Forces Duty GRFD- Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty

National / High School Scholarship Boards

Requirements by Regulation Be a U.S. citizen Be between the ages of 17 and 26 Have a high school CGPA of at least 2.50 Have a high school diploma or equivalent Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard

Centralized Board Prospect can begin the application process after the completion of their Junior year on 12 JUN through the beginning of JAN of their Senior year Prospect interviews with local ROTC program Jun (after Jr Year) – Mar (Sr Year) HQ Cadet Command conducts up to 3 scholarship boards; approximate dates for FY 16 are: 19 OCT 15 18 JAN 16 07 MAR 16 HQ Cadet Command mails letters and posts them to the online application for scholarship winners approximately 4-6 weeks after the completion of the board Prospect receives offer letter and accepts scholarship offer to 1 of 5 school choices (must choose and submit to HQ Cadet Command within 30 days) Those not selected will receive a letter after the completion of the last board

Online Application Applicants are required to submit an online application: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year- scholarship.html Selects up to 7 school choices in priority order Recommendation: Create an application for yourself Notify the ROO at the school that you are “applying” to so they are not anticipating hearing from you You will receive the same email notifications that applicants receive DO NOT submit any documents Only schools that offer the degree selected by the applicant are on the list of College/Universities of which to choose

Interview Process

Interview Process HQ Cadet Command refer Interviewees to PMS/APMS Interviewees are referred to 5 schools within their local commuting area Purpose: Assess qualitative aspects of applicant Provide information about Army ROTC Eyes-on observation: Composure Appearance - PMS conducts/confirms Ht/Wt Verbal communications skills Motivation Overall potential Interviewer confirms PFT and transcript have been sent Applicants are also evaluated based off SAL (Scholar, Athlete, Leader) criteria

Scholar Criteria Valedictorian/Salutatorian Membership in National Honor Society Honors or Advance Placement Program graduate GPA over 3.0 and SAT/ACT over 1100/24 Top 10 of Class and either a GPA over 3.0 or SAT/ACT above 1100/24

Athlete Criteria Varsity Letter from High School Membership of regional/city/competitive league Either active involvement in organized competitive (club, church league) team, sports, or active involvement in individual athletic, competitions (triathlon, mountain biking, running, etc)

Leader Criteria Elected member of student government, class, activity Captain of athletic or academic team - Eagle Scout/Gold Award/Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Served in position of responsibility in school/club or private organization and leader in volunteer service organization activities

HQCC Conducts Centralized Board

Centralized Board Process Selection Board Composition HQ Cadet Command tasks Brigades for 3 - 5 PMSs or Army Officers based on number of files to be reviewed Precise dates TBD annually Board Qualified Record Transcript Validated SAT/ACT scores Presidential Physical Fitness Test (PFT) PMS interview sheet Each File is Boarded Once and Scored by Three Officers The board score is used to draw the cut line for the number of scholarships to be offered Number of scholarships to be offered is based on a percentage of the applicant base

Notification HQ Cadet Command identifies number of offers for each scholarship board and selects winners from board OML HQ Cadet Command identifies up to 5 schools to offer to each winner HQ Cadet Command mails letters and posts them to the online application for scholarship winners approximately 4-6 weeks after the completion of the board Prospect receives offer letter and accepts scholarship offer to 1 of 5 school choices (must choose and submit to HQ Cadet Command within 30 days) Those not selected will receive a letter after the completion of the last board

Transferring National Winner If an applicant does not get an offer at a school they wanted, they must go through Cadet Command to request a transfer The applicant must accept a school on their letter and write the desire to use that scholarship at another school with the Letter of Acceptance from that Academic school, NOT the ROTC program

FY 14 Board Statistics

The National Applicants By Gender By ADM ADM 1: Generalist ADM 2:Technology ADM 3: Science ADM 4: Engineering

Board/Selection Process Flow

HS GPA & SAT Selection

Benefits & Commitment

Benefits Full tuition and admin fees or up to $10,000 for room and board $1200 per year for books and supplies ($600 per semester) $300-$500 ROTC Monthly Stipend Additional College / University Incentives (Varies) Leadership Development / Mentorship Program Additional Nurse benefits: one time $650 clinical fees allowance when they start clinical rotations

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

Brigade Footprint & Contacts

3rd ROTC BDE Footprint Leaders for Life This We’ll Defend

ROO Contact Information State School ROO Email Office Phone # Cell Phone # IA Iowa State University MAJ Nathan Groves / Mr. Aaron Rosheim Mr. Rosheim returns in AUG '15 515-294-1852   Univ of Northern Iowa Mr. Jonathan Thompson Jonathan.d.thompson.civ@mail.mil 319-273-6225 University of Iowa Mr. Tony Wolf Anthony.d.wolf3.civ@mail.mil 319-335-9192 319-430-4682 IL Eastern Illinois University CPT Daniel Alix Daniel.j.alix.mil@mail.mil 217-581-5944 Illinois State University Mr. David Sanford David.a.sanford1.civ@mail.mil 309-438-2849 Loyola University Mr. Djimitri Francois Djimitri.francois.civ@mail.mil 773-508-8980 Northern Illinois University CPT Derrek Montoya Derrek.m.montoya.mil@mail.mil 815-753-6237 719-661-3373 Southern IL U at Carbondale Mr. Shannon Lewey Shannon.p.lewey.civ@mail.mil 618-453-7563 Southern IL U at Edwardsville Mr. Michael Porch Michael.w.porch.civ@mail.mil 618-650-2518 Univ of IL at Chicago Mr. Chris Rosebrock Christopher.j.rosebrock2.civ@mail.mil 312-413-2357 419-575-9766 Univ of IL Urbana-Champaign CPT David Tanner / Ms. Diane Moncrief Ms. Moncrief returns in OCT '15 217-244-6384 Western IL University Mr. Charles Noble Charles.p.noble.civ@mail.mil 309-298-1161 847-650-4183 Wheaton College Mr. Nathan LaLone Nathaniel.s.lalone.civ@mail.mil 630-752-5680 KS Kansas State University Mr. Jim Porter James.a.porter52.civ@mail.mil 785-532-5173 Pittsburg State University Mr. Josh Shay Joshua.j.shay.civ@mail.mil 620-235-4898 913-731-3382 University of Kansas Mr. Joe Midgley Howard.j.midgley.civ@mail.mil 785-864-1113 MI Michigan Tech University Mr. Jonathan Fox Jonathan.w.fox2.civ@mail.mil 906-487-2650 Northern Michigan University Mr. Mark Blumenthal Arnold.m.blumenthal.civ@mail.mil 906-227-2687 MN MN State University Mankato Mr. Jerry Bohl Gerald.a.bohl.civ@mail.mil 507-389-6220 Saint John's University MN Mr. Joseph Peterson Joseph.w.peterson.civ@mail.mil 320-363-3827 University of Minnesota- Twin Cities Mr. Mitch Ruedebusch Mitchell.a.ruedebusch.civ@mail.mil 605-431-4736 MO Lincoln University Mr. Patrick Kent Patrick.f.kent2.civ@mail.mil 573-681-5348 205-381-1719 Missouri State University Mr. William Johnson William.r.johnson144.civ@mail.mil 417-836-5793 808-927-9596 Missouri Univ of Sci and Tech Mr. Chad Pense Chad.d.pense.civ@mail.mil 573-341-6808 Missouri Western State University Mr. Michael Bailey Michael.c.bailey.civ@mail.mil 816-739-5358 Truman State University Mr. Doug Reinsch Douglas.j.reinsch.civ@mail.mil 660-785-4453 660-342-6009 Univ of Missouri- Columbia MAJ Edwin Carcedo / Mr. Craig Chandler Mr. Chandler starts 04 MAY '15 573-882-0018 University of Central Missouri Mr. John Wolfmeyer John.m.wolfmeyer.civ@mail.mil 660-543-4863 Washington University Mr. Lee Rodriguez Lee.e.rodriguez.civ@mail.mil 314-935-5521 580-583-7724 SD North Dakota State Univ Mr. Ron Joyce Ronald.d.joyce2.civ@mail.mil 701-231-7552 701-261-9745 University of North Dakota Mr. Chet Carnevale Chester.j.carnevale2.civ@mail.mil 701-777-3495 701-213-3723 NE Creighton University Mr. Chuck McKinley Charles.m.mckinley2.civ@mail.mil 402-280-1154 402-312-8428 University of Nebraska Lincoln Mr. Brandon Lake Brandon.a.lake.civ@mail.mil 402-472-4269 402-730-4269 SD School of Mines and Tech Mr. Eric Jones Eric.c.jones1.civ@mail.mil 605-394-2769 605-939-4293 South Dakota State Univ Mr. Troy Ness Troy.w.ness.civ@mail.mil 605-688-6640 605-690-4550 University of South Dakota Mr. David Larson David.j.larson18.civ@mail.mil 605-677-6059 605-751-9021 WI Marquette University Mr. Reuben Sotolongo Reuben.m.sotolongo.civ@mail.mil 414-288-2051 414-750-8324 Univ of Wisconsin- La Crosse Mr. John Martin John.s.martin.civ@mail.mil 608-785-8408 Univ of Wisconsin- Madison Mr. Josh Beyerl Joshua.j.beyerl.civ@mail.mil 605-262-9758 608-320-8353 Univ of Wisconsin- Oshkosh Mr. Kent Sorensen Kent.m.sorensen.civ@mail.mil 920-424-3417 920-379-4237 Univ of Wisconsin- Stevens Point Mr. Jared Siverling Jared.m.siverling.civ@mail.mil 715-308-0512

High School Processors Please have the High School Applicant contact their High School Processor if they have more specific questions. Scholarship Processors Last Name Begins With POC Phone E-Mail Address A -- CZ Charles Black (502) 624-6947 charles.a.black.civ@mail.mil DA -- HI James Tilburg (502) 624-6965 james.g.tilburg.civ@mail.mil HJ -- MES James Sedlak (502) 624-6943 james.l.sedlak.civ@mail.mil MET -- SCH Jeff Pullen (502) 624-6942 jeffrey.j.pullen.civ@mail.mil SCI -- ZZ Kathleen Barnes (502) 624-7371 kathleen.m.barnes19.civ@mail.mil FAX SERVER   (502) 624-1120 Cadre are not authorized to contact the HS Processors, it is the applicant’s responsibility.

Lincoln University ROO Questions Lincoln University ROO Mr. Patrick Kent Patrick.f.kent2.civ@mail.mil Office: 573-681-5348 Mobile: 205-381-1719 Brigade S-2 Ms. Frankie Villalobos francisca.j.villalobos.civ@mail.mil Office: 847-688-3328 x. 111 Blackberry: 847-445-0417

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Registering for the National High School ROTC Scholarship http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

Click Here

Select “Accept” after reading the Privacy & Security Notice and Click “Continue”

Fill out the registration information and click “Continue”

This is an example of the email you will receive after registering Click on hyperlink to create verify email address and create account

Create an account by filling out the information below and click “Finish”

This is the sign in screen

Read the instructions and click “Continue”

Brand New Applicant Click here or Statuses match

Selected Applicant’s Dashboard

Selected Applicant’s Personal Info

Personal Information Tab Minimum requirements for app to be saved and read-over to CCIMS: SSN Full Name Email address (email address auto-populates from GoArmy.com) Applicant can self-select to receive text message updates

Parental Information Tab

Military Information Tab

Academic Information Tab (1 of 2) Why is this tab Amber instead of Green even though all filled out?

Academic Information Tab (2 of 2) Note SAT not checked College board scores and GPA are editable by applicant UNTIL G2 validates them. After that point, these fields are locked UNLESS you are logged in via iKrome (i.e., HQCC user).

Activities Tab There are more sports and activities than in legacy. CCIMS Release 1.6.7 in late August will have the longer list, and will have freshman years available. These buttons will be re-designed to say “Save this Sport” and “Save this Activity”

School of Intent Tab change request to fix HBCU Pick a discipline, then look at the majors and select one. Easy to browse. If the major is Engineering or Nursing, then the school choices will ONLY show accredited Engineering or Nursing programs! Use mouse to grab and re-sort

Survey (CBEF) Tab (1 of 2) 1 2 Survey will remember where you were if you have to come back later and finish. 3

DO NOT try to go back to a previous screen while taking CBEF Survey (CBEF) Tab (2 of 2) DO NOT try to go back to a previous screen while taking CBEF

CBEF Notes ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS HONESTLY This Survey can only be taken once CBEF is required to compete for a scholarship through the National Process Do not base your answers on what you “think” the Army is looking for, be honest DO NOT try to go back to a previous screen while taking the CBEF

Personal Statement Tab

File Upload Tab (1 of 3) Recall from Academic Information Tab that I did not select SAT Must click on “Save” to upload

File Upload Tab (2 of 3) ACT scores uploaded Space for additional ACT upload Transcript uploaded PFA will usually come from PFA administrator

File Upload Tab (3 of 3) Applicant went back to Academic Information Tab and added SAT Scores Could have uploaded as Additional Files

Status Tab (1 of 2)

Status Tab (2 of 2)

Messaging

After Uploads Approved This is general notification that your dashboard has been updated with a message or an alert. Please logon and visit the dashboard for more information. http://hs.usarmyrotc.com/ Applicant receives above via Email and Text (if Text option selected)

Guidance Counselor Email ACTION REQUIRED BY Guidance Counselor Scholarship applicants are required to have their Guidance Counselor submit their final, unweighted, cumulative Junior Year grades as a part of the High School application process. Also of importance to scholarship consideration are the applicant's class rank information, and record of honors, accelerated and advanced placement courses. PLEASE understand that once you have saved the student's information, you will no longer be able to use this ACCESS CODE. Login to the application to enter the scholarship applicant's data: 1. Access the URL: https://verifyhsinfo.usarmyrotc.com Enter your email address: rodney.l.roederer.civ@mail.mil Enter the Access Code: 291721615B Enter the Applicant's Last Name: Roederer Specify the applicant's final, unweighted, cumulative Junior Year GPA, individual rank out of total number of Junior Year students, and record of honors, accelerated and advanced placement courses. Actual entries will be on the email/letter received

What Guidance Counselor Sees Fill-in data from email….

What Guidance Counselor Sees MUST CLICK SAVE Processor notified via email when complete

PFA Email ACTION REQUIRED BY Physical Fitness Assessment Instructor 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: one minute of pushups, one minute of modified sit-ups and a one mile timed run. PLEASE understand that once you have saved the student's information, you will no longer be able to use the ACCESS CODE. Login to the application to enter scholarship applicant's data 1. Access the URL: https://verifyhsinfo.usarmyrotc.com Enter your email address: rodney.l.roederer.civ@mail.mil Enter the Access Code: 6E77C2657A Enter the Applicant's Last Name: Roederer Specify the applicant's number of repetitions for one minute of pushups, number of repetitions for the one minute of modified sit-ups and the total minutes and seconds for the one mile run. Actual entries will be on the email/letter received

What PFA Sees (1 of 2) Fill-in data from email….

What PFA Sees (2 of 2) MUST CLICK SAVE Processor notified via email when complete

High School Processors Please have the High School Applicant contact their High School Processor if they have more specific questions. Scholarship Processors Last Name Begins With POC Phone E-Mail Address A -- CZ Charles Black (502) 624-6947 charles.a.black.civ@mail.mil DA -- HI James Tilburg (502) 624-6965 james.g.tilburg.civ@mail.mil HJ -- MES James Sedlak (502) 624-6943 james.l.sedlak.civ@mail.mil MET -- SCH Jeff Pullen (502) 624-6942 jeffrey.j.pullen.civ@mail.mil SCI -- ZZ Kathleen Barnes (502) 624-7371 kathleen.m.barnes19.civ@mail.mil   Vacant (502) 624-6951 FAX SERVER (502) 624-1120 Cadre are not authorized to contact the HS Processors, it is the applicant’s responsibility.

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