ROTC Scholarships

docfrance
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 12:33:07 +0000

It’s difficult to make assumptions about the two programs. I know USAFA appointees that were turned down for 4-year scholarships and visa versa. ROTC scholarships are generally influenced by the major of choice–and those given 4-yr scholarships are almost ALWAYS for tech majors (including weather/meteorology). The AF is, in general, reducing the number of 4-yr scholarships anyway, preferring to evaluate students who go to ROTC detachments and then giving them scholarships after a year or two if they’re worth the money. Good performers are routinely put on scholarship after 2, 3, or 4 semesters.

Yes, as I understand it, if you can do you BS and MS in 4 years, they’ll generally allow that–and may pay. If they choose not to pay, you can get an education delay for a year or so that’ll allow you to finish an advanced degree before coming on active duty.

PS - I don’t mind answering AFROTC questions here, but this is the USAFA board. If we get too far off track, I’ll edit…