Located at Stetson University in Deland, Florida
Army ROTC produces 75% of all Army officers. Founded in 1916, ROTC has produced more than one-half million lieutenants for America's Army. It remains the broadest avenue for men and women seeking to serve as officers in the Army. The Army officer is a prestigious professional who serves as a leader in the most respected institution in America.
You can enroll in Army ROTC as a college elective for up to two years with no obligation. ROTC gives you a wide range of experiences while you work toward a degree. You'll combine your time in the classroom with hands-on experience. If you choose not to make the Army your career, you will have acquired job skills that are sure to give you a definite advantage over your peers when the time comes to seek civilian employment. Whether you're planning a career in the Army or the corporate world, Army ROTC is a smart elective course to take.
As part of Army ROTC, you'll be in the company of a diverse group of individuals with broad interests who excelled in their chosen areas of interest. They may have been presidents of their student governments, captains of their varsity sports teams, club presidents, or members of the National Honor Society.
Your studies will include: Leadership Development, Military Skills, and Adventure Training. Army ROTC courses teach you how to succeed in a competitive world both in college and beyond.
Many prominent Americans got their start through Army ROTC. The program has produced two U.S. Secretaries of State, innumerable business and civic leaders and a female astronaut. Among the more famous graduates of the program are Colin Powell, Sam Walton, Earl Graves, Lenny Wilkins and James Earl Jones.
Army ROTC is the best leadership course in America!
Career Opportunities
When it comes to preparing for the future, few organizations match the U.S. Army. From day one, you'll be maximizing your potential and getting the confidence, self-discipline, leadership and teamwork skills that will help you in any path you choose in life. While working in any one of many exciting job fields, you'll develop the physical and mental strength needed for success. You can serve full time in the active Army, or choose the Army Reserve and train in your community - ready to serve full time if needed. You'll achieve personal growth through positive experience and accomplish things you never thought possible.
What does this mean to a college student? Stability and the Perfect Stepping Stone We're a people oriented organization. Consequently, leadership and management skills are essential in our training program. ROTC provides you the opportunity to become a college-educated leader and manager. That's how you get the edge over everyone else regardless of your chosen walk of life. You'll be employed when you graduate -- employed in an organization that offers competitive medical, dental, housing and retirement benefits. Let's say you decide to move on after a few years and pursue another profession. OK. When you join your friends in the civilian world you'll have no problem grasping what they're doing and you'll have far greater depth and breadth of experience. They'll admire, even envy your exposure, work and travel experience. Trust us, whatever you decide, the experience you'll gain will give you the confidence you need to be a success in college and beyond. You'll have the edge because employers respect officership -- Believe it!!
Fly Army
The United States Army is an excellent place to fly for many reasons. The Army accepts all academic majors into Aviation, no prior flight experience is required. There is a wide variety of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft to train and fly in, from AH-64D Apache Longbows to C23 Gulfstream IVs. Build flight time and experience in a dynamic and exciting environment, all while receiving excellent pay and full military benefits. In addition Army aviators gain from the leadership experience the Army provides; Second Lieutenants will initially command and be responsible for a platoon of four helicopters, their crew, and all the necessary support equipment. Army Aviation Homepage (http://www-rucker.army.mil/)
Other Careers in the Army
Maybe flying is not your dream. If this is the case, the Army has plenty of career opportunities that might interest you. The Army has 16 major functional areas (a.k.a. Branches) that are available to ROTC graduates. From being in the next generation of paratroopers with the Infantry branch to designing and helping construct major civil engineering projects with the Corps of Engineers. Here is a list of a few of the major branches and a brief description of their functions:
Infantry - The guys on the ground. Modern day foot soldiers, well equipped and trained to fight on any terrain. Specialties include Mountain and Jungle warfare, Air Assault, Airborne, Ranger, and Mechanized Infantry. (http://www.benning.army.mil/infantry/index.asp)
Armor - Knights of the modern battlefield, fighting for freedom on their ultra futuristic steeds (such as the M1A2 Abrams tank). Specialties include Heavy Armor and Armored Cavalry. (http://knox-www.army.mil/)
Signal Corps - They are anything and everything in the Army dealing with computers and communications, backbone of the Army's digital battlefield for the 21st century. (http://www.gordon.army.mil/)
Corps of Engineers - "Masters of construction and destruction" These guys pave the road for our troops and spike the way for enemies. They also are responsible for major military and civilian construction projects. In fact, the Corps of Engineers built many of our national symbols, such as the Washington Monument and the Library of Congress. (http://www.usace.army.mil/)
Special Forces - The most physically and mentally demanding training the Army has to offer. Special Forces missions include Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, Foreign Internal Defense, Unconventional Warfare and Counter-Terrorism. The day you find yourself free-falling through the night sky from 25 thousand feet or infiltrating from 120 feet below the ocean surface, you'll know you're part of the United States' most elite unit - the Special Forces. (http://www.soc.mil/default.htm)
Military Intelligence - Charged with being the eyes and ears of the Army. They collect information on enemy activity and provide it for unit commanders who make decisions. (http://huachuca-www.army.mil/)
Adjutant General's Corps - The AG Corps officer is responsible for both peacetime and wartime personnel systems. These systems cover all personnel activities from accession of new soldiers to discharge and retirement. (https://www-perscom.army.mil/tagd/)
Military Police - On the battlefield, MPs conduct combat operations against enemy forces in the rear area, and expedite movement of critical resources. During peacetime they provide law enforcement, criminal investigation, terrorism counter-action, physical security, corrections, and crime prevention. (http://www.wood.army.mil/usamps/default.htm)
Ordnance - The role of the Ordnance Corps is twofold, to maintain the Army's equipment and machinery and to supply and protect the Army's ammunition and weapon systems. (http://www.goordnance.apg.army.mil/)
Field Artillery - The heavy guns and rockets of the Army. Field artillery provides fire support for our troops on the ground using advanced ballistic weapon technology such as guided munitions, scatterable mines, and shaped explosives. (http://sill-www.army.mil/)
Chemical Corps - Tomorrow's lethal battlefields will demand officers who possess expertise in nuclear, biological, chemical, smoke, flame, and environmental operations. The chemical officer fills this vital role. (http://www.wood.army.mil/usacmls/)
Transportation - This branch makes sure the Army is on the move. They transport supplies, troops, and equipment all over the world by air, ship, rail, or truck. (http://www.eustis.army.mil/) Judge Advocate
Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) - Provides legal services for the Army and its soldiers. Judge advocates serve as prosecutors and defense attorneys for criminal trials under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (http://www.goarmy.com/jag/)
Medical Corps - Responsible for the management of the Army's medical resources, facilities, and personnel. The Army's fixed hospitals and dental facilities; preventive health, medical research, development and training institutions. Specialties include hospital administration, physician/surgeon. The Army Dental Corps provides dental care under its own branch.
The Army Nurse Corps (http://www.armymedicine.army.mil/otsg/nurse/)
The Medical Service Corps (http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/)
Quartermaster Corps - As the "Sustainer of soldiers since 1775", the Quartermaster Corps plans and directs activities which provide soldiers with food, water, petroleum, repair parts, weapon systems, and a multitude of field services. (http://www.quartermaster.army.mil/)
Finance Corps - The ultimate mission of the Finance Corps is to sustain the combat soldier and commanders in the field with timely and accurate finance and accounting support. (http://www.finance.army.mil/)
Chaplain Corps - Today's Chaplains, representing over 100 faith groups, provide comprehensive religious support to soldiers and their families in war and peace. Chaplains may be commissioned through ROTC, USMA, OCS, or direct commission channels. Chaplains must possess a baccalaureate degree and three graduate years of professional study in theology. They must also be endorsed to serve as Army chaplains by their denominations, churches, or other recognized ecclesiastical endorsing agents. (http://www.usachcs.army.mil/)
Three and Four Year Scholarships. The Army ROTC 3-year and 4-year scholarship programs are available to students who have graduated from high school or possess an equivalent certificate prior to starting college. Students are awarded Army ROTC scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process. In keeping with high standards of excellence, candidates are selected for scholastic as well as extracurricular accomplishment, and not on the basis of financial need. Scholarships are offered annually, and cover college tuition and educational fees. Room and board is typically provided by Stetson University in conjunction with ROTC scholarships. Army scholarship winners also receive a tax-free subsistence allowance of up to $500 per month for up to 10 months each year the scholarship is in effect. The monthly subsistence allowance is currently $350 for freshmen, $400 for sophomores, $450 for juniors, and $500 for seniors.
On Campus Scholarship
If you missed the scholarship opportunity in high school, there are still thousands of ROTC scholarships available on campus. Two and three-year scholarships are awarded based strictly on merit, to the most outstanding students who apply. The ROTC scholarship benefit package provides full tuition and mandatory fees to selected applicants. In addition to tuition and mandatory fees, a book allowance of $1200 per year is provided. You must be a college freshman or sophomore to apply for a Campus Based Scholarship and you must take military science classes at a college that offers ROTC.
Green to Gold Scholarships
Green to Gold (For current United States Military enlisted)
Eligibility. You must meet the following general eligibility requirements to receive an Army ROTC scholarship: Apply online or in person to the Professor or Military Science (PMS) for an interview. Be a U.S. citizen. Have an SAT/ACT score - 920/19 Minimum. Meet Army Physical Fitness Test Standards. Meet Army Medical Standards (DODMERB). Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Graduate prior to 30 years of age.
How Winners are Selected
Selection of scholarship finalists is based on: Results of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT). High school academic standing. You must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher. Three school officials' evaluations. These evaluations must be completed by teachers, coaches, or the principal. Extracurricular participation, athletic activities and leadership positions held. Professor of Military Science (PMS) interview is required.
When to Apply
Applications are available from March of your high school junior year to November 1 of your senior year. For regular cycle consideration, your application must be completed and mailed before November 15 of your senior year. Winners are notified on March 1. We also offer an early-acceptance option. The application is due by July 15, and winners are notified by October 15. The application due date is April 1 for students pursuing a career in nursing. Those applicants not selected for the "Early Decision" will automatically be considered for the "Regular Decision" competition. Early decision applicants may submit updates to their applications any time prior to December 15. Only a few scholarships are awarded under the "Early Decision" option.
How to Receive the Three/Four-year Application. Telephone 1-800-USA-ROTC ( 1-800-872-7682 ), or Submit an on-line request for the scholarship application form, or Print this form and mail it to us, or Contact us at (888) 437-2161 .
