1. The Olmsted Scholar Program
USN Screening Board
15 Nov 2017
“The greatest leaders must be educated broadly”

2. Mission Statement
To provide outstanding young military leaders and unsurpassed opportunity to achieve fluency in a foreign language, pursue graduate study at an overseas university, and acquire an in-depth understanding of foreign cultures, thereby further equipping them to serve in positions of great responsibility as senior leaders in the United States Armed Forces.

3. Scholar Objectives Learn a foreign language fluently
Experience a foreign culture in depth
Study in liberal arts subjects
Earn a master’s degree routinely
Interact with foreign citizens continually
Grasp how others see the United States
Enjoy fully quality time with family
Prepare for future military leadership

4. Becoming a Scholar
Active duty officers in specified career fields can apply (next slide)
Application between 3 Years Commissioned and
11 Years Total Active Military Federal Service – no waivers
Navadmin 082/17 was issued to allow designators 131x and 132x the opportunity to participate in a 3 year trial program that expands the service eligibility requirement from no more than 11 years to no more than 13.5 years. Given the compressed career timeline for Aviators through Department Head, this trial program is intended to evaluate whether this change would enable greater participation during a time frame that does not jeopardize career viability.
Apply to Service Personnel Commands … Annual Message & Website
Screening by Service Boards in Summer/Fall
Interview by Olmsted Panel – Jan - Feb
Final determination by Olmsted Board of Directors – March
Services notify selected Scholars

5. Overseas Studies Olmsted BoD makes determination of city/school
Based on candidate’s input!
Never sent to a country not on candidate’s list
Service HQ recommendations also a factor
Study in the liberal arts - no science, engineering, business, etc.
Scholar responsible for getting orders, passports, enrolling in foreign university
Former Scholars can provide info regarding school, city, etc.
Scholar reports on our website are very helpful

6. US Navy Eligible Career Fields
Code Specialty
111X Surface Warfare
112X Submarine Warfare
113X Special Warfare (SEAL)
114X Special Operations (EOD, Diving, Salvage)
131X Navy Aviator (Pilot)
132X Navy Aviator (NFO)
181X Cryptologic Warfare
182X Information Professional
183X Intelligence
310X Supply Corps

7. Selection Criteria Professional Performance & Leadership Potential
(Fitness Reports, Awards, Career Progression and Career Field)
Scholastic Performance
(Undergraduate Performance, GREs, DLAB, Honors Conferred, Master’s Work)
Understanding of & Enthusiasm for the Program
(Program's Purpose, Flexibility, Adaptability, Family Support)
Ambassadorial Attributes
(Communication Skills, Knowledge of US Issues & History, Community Involvement)
Career Timing Critical

8. Program Since Inception
58 Classes since 1960
634 Scholars
218 Foreign Universities
60 Countries
44 Languages
45 Female Scholars
42 Flag/General Officers

9. 2015-2018 Navy Scholars LTJG SWO Dresden, Germany LT AVIATION
Belgrade, Serbia
LCDR
Budapest, Hungary
EOD
Freiburg, Germany
Guilin, China
SUB
Izmir, Turkey/Berlin
Krakow, Poland
Kyoto, Japan
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Lyon, France
INTEL
Mexico City, Mexico
Mt. Scopus, Israel
New Delhi, India
Prague, Czech Republic
Santiago, Chile
Seoul, Korea
Strasbourg, France
Tartu, Estonia
Thessaloniki, Greece
Trg Marsala, Croatia

10. “The greatest leaders must be educated broadly”
Summary
General Olmsted’s Vision More Important Today Than Ever
International Focus and Cultural Understanding is Critical
A Force-multiplier for Military then Civilian Careers
Unique Career Opportunity
Life-changing Experience of Personal and Professional Growth
“The greatest leaders must be educated broadly”