Scholarship Strategy
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A strategic approach can be just as important in landing that ROTC scholarship as it is to successful leadership. There are choices you can make along the way, from clubs and organizations you participate in, to academic paths which improve your odds of being awarded an ROTC scholarship. Not every option is right for your particular goals and interests, but read on and pick what’s right for you.

How to get highly competitive for an AFROTC scholarship at Norwich:

Scholarships are merit based. The AROTC Order of Merit List is based on academic GPA weighted by academic discipline, ROTC GPA, physical fitness score, extracurricular activities, APMS points, etc. Performance creates opportunity; the better you perform as Scholars, Athletes and Leaders, the higher your probability of earning a scholarship.

What are the best majors for seeking an AFROTC scholarship at Norwich:

While you can pursue any major, scholarship awards are heavily weighted to STEM majors.

Applying for Scholarships

There are three avenues to receive a college scholarship through AFROTC while at Detachment 867.

High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)

The High School Scholarship Program is now open.

HOW TO APPLY: Student interested in the High School Scholarship Programs must apply on their own. Apply on U.S. Air Force ROTC.

Deadline(s): Vary year to year by career track choice, but each usually fall between December 1st and January 31st of the student’s Senior year of High School.

For applicants who are interested in choosing the U.S. Air Force career track, you have until December 31, 2022, to submit your initial application. Once submitted, you then have until January 12, 2023, to submit all remaining application materials.

For applicants who are interested in choosing the U.S. Space Force career track, you have until November 30, 2022, to submit your initial application. Once submitted, you then have until December 31, 2022, to submit all remaining application materials.

Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA)

Offered to Professor Officer Course (POC) cadets after successfully completing Field Training.

In College Scholarship Program (ICSP)

In-college scholarships are given out to students who have academically excelled in the classroom, in AFROTC LLAB, maintain a passing Physical Fitness Assessment, are medically qualified and meet all other prerequisites according to Headquarters AFROTC.

HOW TO APPLY: Students do not apply for In College Program scholarships, rather they request their ROTC Professors to consider them for a scholarship. The Detachment 867 commander then determines if the student is qualified and deserving for nomination to the national board. Cadets are then selected for scholarships on the national board. Note, cadets pursuing critical need majors may receive priority consideration

Opportunities:

• Second semester of Freshman year
• First semester of Sophomore year
• Second semester of Sophomore year

Scholarship Types

**TYPE 1 scholarships cover full tuition and recipients then receive an General I.D. White Scholarship from Norwich University in the value of room and board. Type 1 scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive additional Norwich University grants, Scholarships or awards, but remain eligible for federal and state financial aid. 

**TYPE 2 scholarship recipients receive an AFROTC scholarship in the amount of $18,000 per year. Norwich University reduces the Norwich University Tuition and fees to match UVM's tuition and fees. Norwich University awards a service grant to cover the difference between UVM tuition and fees and the type 2 scholarship of $18,000, resulting in full tuition being paid. Type 2 scholarship recipients do not receive ID White Scholarships and may not receive additional Norwich University grants, Scholarships or awards, but remain eligible for federal and state financial aid. 

***Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) is only offered to Professor Officer Course (POC) cadets after successfully completing Field Training.

Special Programs

Nursing Scholarship

For sophomore and junior cadets interested in becoming a nurse in the Air Force. Applicants must be accepted to a nursing program at a college or university accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE.
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Health Professions

• 1 or 2 year scholarships for Allied Health Specialties
• 2 or 3 year scholarships for nurse corps specialties
• 3 or 4 year scholarships for medical and dental corps

Graduate Law

• After AFROTC, attend an ABA-accredited law school
• Then, join JAG Corps after graduating law school
• Once a JAG, apply for Student Loan Repayment Program

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