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Leadership ExcellenceLeadership ExcellenceFor the NationFor the Nation
Leaders for LifeLeaders for Life
Army ROTC Scholarships
Mr. Michael Hudson
502-624-6998
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Agenda
Why this matters to you
Scholarship Types
Where to find online application
Overview of Board and Selection Process
How you can help
Additional Opportunities
Questions
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Why This Matters To You
Face of the Army
Dual Win: College and Army
Experience Matters
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Scholarship Types
4-Year• Line • Nurse
3-Year Advanced Designee• Line • Nurse
Special (Must ID)• JROTC • Military Junior Colleges (MJC)• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
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A 3-year Advanced Designee (3AD) scholarship is a 4-year scholarship that does not pay benefits the first year, pending one-year validation by the PMS.
For benefits to start:
- be enrolled in ROTC classes during the entire first year and successfully complete MS1.
- have achieved a 2.5 or higher academic CGPA and a 3.0 ROTC GPA at the end of their MS1 year.
- be qualified, medically and administratively.
- pass the APFT at the 60/60/60 standard, prior to contracting.
3-Yr Advanced Designee
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How To Register With “GoArmy” And Begin An Application
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc
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How To Register With “GoArmy” And Begin An Application (cont’d)
1st-time user clicks here to create GoArmy.com account.
Returning user clicks here to re-login to application
How To Register With “GoArmy” And Begin An Application (cont’d)
FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS CONTACT US AT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS
Logging into Application
Application Dashboard
• The tabs above show status and allow easy navigation of application areas
• Any errors on the page will be reflected here
Application
Selection Status
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Overview of National Scholarship “Selection” Process
Prospect applies online 12 Jun (after Jr Year) – 10 Jan (Sr Year)
Prospect interviews with local ROTC program Jun (after Jr Year) – Feb (Sr Year)---- “PMS Interview”
PMS’s review board files and school entrance eligibility
HQCC conducts 3 scholarship boards Oct (Sr Year) – Mar (Sr Year)
HQCC mails letters to scholarship winners with selected school choices
Prospect receives offer letter and accepts scholarship offer to normally 1 of up to 3 school choices (within 30 days)
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2015-2016 Board Schedule
1st High School Selection Board Deadline for Documents 3-Oct-14
1st High School Board-Ready List PMS Deadline 17-Oct-14
1st High School Selection Board 20-Oct-14
2nd High School Selection Board Deadline for Documents 24-Dec-14
2nd High School Board-Ready List PMS Deadline 2-Jan-15
2nd High School Selection Board 5-Jan-15
4-Year High School Application Deadline for SY 15-16 10-Jan-15
Final (3rd) High School Selection Board Deadline for Documents -- Missing Items
28-Feb-15
3rd High School Board-Ready List PMS Deadline 6-Mar-15
Final (3rd) High School Selection Board 9-Mar-15
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Facts about the National Scholarship “Selection” Board
In order for a Prospect’s File to be reviewed by the Selection board, HQCC must have• Copy of Student’s High School Transcript• An ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment • Validated SAT/ACT to HQCC (copies of scores or electronic
validation)• PMS Interview
Prospect boarded only one time but considered during each scholarship round until selected or boards completed
Re-boards for admin errors only
Board points are 25% of the Whole Person Score
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Board Process Diagram
OCT JAN MARMonth
# New Files
Selection 400 700 900
Reinserted into Next OML
Total Offers
# OML Files
+
= =
+
30003000 40004000 60006000
30003000
400400 1100*1100* 2000*2000*
26002600 59005900 1100011000
*Includes winners from previous boards+
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4-Year Scholarship Selection Considerations
Selection Board Evaluation Factors:Military Potential
Athletic Participation
JROTC Participation
Physical Fitness
Program Motivation
Officer Evaluation
Personal FactorsLeadership Participation
Non-School Activities
Character
Exceptional Achievement
Technical Interest
ScholarshipMath/Science Achievements
Intellectual Motivation
Personal Statement
Quality Index Factors→ High School Class Rank/GPA (≥ 2.5)→ SAT (≥ 920) / ACT (≥ 19) Scores → PMS Interview
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Winner Profile Mission Set 2018
Percentage 2016 20172018
Top 5% of Class 48% 44% 41%
Top 25% of Class 85% 82% 78%
Top 50% of Class 97% 97% 95%
Presidents of Student Body or Sr. Class 15% 16% 7%
Other Class Officers 39% 43% 29%
National Honor Society 49% 49% 56%
Varsity Letter Winners 80% 82% 65%
Varsity Team Captains 60% 61% 45%
Club Presidents 7% 7% 15%
JROTC Participants 26% 28% 27%
4 Year College Board Mean 1267 1253 1247
National College Board Mean 1010 1010 1010*
High School GPA 3.7 3.6 3.6
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How You Can Help
Be familiar with the process• Submit an application• Know timelines• Encourage early submission
Interview Preparation• Practice the interview• Uniform
Encourage • Start with Freshmen• Scholar, Athlete, Leader
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Additional Opportunities
Campus-based Scholarships
Army National Guard and Army Reserves
Military Junior Colleges
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Questions?
Mr. Michael Hudson502-624-6998
US Army Cadet CommandLeaders for Life
Leadership ExcellenceFor the Nation