1. USMC NROTC Sideload Scholarship Board

2. Overview Structure of Sideload Board Types of Nominations
Qualifications
Application
Contact Information

3. Sideload Board Two boards per Fiscal Year Board Membership (USMC-AD)
Fall (November)
Spring (April)
Board Membership (USMC-AD)
President
PNS or NSTC, votes
Members
Voting: 4 MOIs/Recruiting officers
Non-Voting: Recorder

4. Types of Nominations Selection Options
Change of Option (COO) - Navy to Marine
NROTC Scholarship (for College Program midshipmen)
Advance Standing – not offered during Early
board
NSTC provides recommended allocations
NSTC controls the money

5. Change of Option (Navy to Marine Scholarship)
Nominee who is receiving the Navy Option Scholarship and seeking a “change” from Navy to Marine Scholarship
Current Juniors can be offered Advanced Standing if not selected for COO.

6. Marine Option Scholarship (NSTC Controlled)
Nominee who is a College Program or Civilian and seeking a Marine Option Scholarship
Eligible for Marine Option Scholarship
2 or 3 Years
2-Year only for Civilians (2-Year National)
Needs to have minimum observation time if already enrolled
Number offered controlled by NSTC

7. Advance Standing (AS) Stipend vice Scholarship
College Program, prior to starting their junior year must be selected for Advance Standing or be disenrolled
Based on program numbers
Put in for Scholarship
Fall back is Advance Standing
Navy College Program applying for NSTC controlled can receive AS if not awarded change of option (rising juniors only)

8. Basis for Selection Solid academic and professional performance
Potential for program completion and future service
TBS Horizontal Themes:
Exemplary Character
Devoted to leading Marines 24/7
Able to Decide, Communicate, and Act
A Warfighter
Mentally and Physically Tough

9. Qualifications Academic Physical
SAT – 1000 (math and critical reading); or
ACT – 22 (composite); or
AFQT – 74; and
CUM GPA – 2.5
Physical
Within Height/Weight/Body Fat standard per MCO
225 PFT

10. Application Endorsements (PNS/MOI) Student Essay
Official Transcripts (or Certified)
Official Test Scores (or Certified)
OCS Statement of Understanding
Signed Information Sheet w/ Supporting Documentation
Hand Written Student Endorsed Detailed Explanation attachment for “Yes” Answers

11. Application Continued
Law Enforcement/Court Documentation (If Applicable)
Tattoo Screening Form w/ Color Photo
Tattoo Statement of Understanding
Professional Color Photo in Uniform
2-Year National Applicants
SF 86 Pages 1 and 7
Degree Completion Plan
NROTC Applicant Interview Form
Interviewed by Two Marine Officers

12. Contact Information
ON/E
(703) /9447
Captain Bowers
(703) (Office Line)
Ms. Amy Coppage
(703) (Office Line)
Ms. Jeanette Northan
(703) (Office Line)
Ms. Kelly Owens