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Join the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Program and receive a 4-year full tuition scholarship to become a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Choose from various Military Occupational Specialties and enjoy leadership opportunities, educational benefits, and social activities. Learn about the academic requirements, summer training, activities, and application process.
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Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Marine Option Program 4 Year Full Tuition Scholarship
NROTC MISSION Prepare qualified Men and Women to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps.
Scholarship Types • Regular – Marine Option • Fredrick C. Branch • Must attend 1 of 17 historically African American Universities • Pedro De Valle • Must attend 1 of 3 historically Hispanic Universities • Can apply for more than one
Sample of Participating Schools • Texas A&M University • Harvard University • Rice University • University of California • Auburn University • University of Virginia • Tulane University • University of Texas • Cornell University • University of Florida • Purdue University • Duke University • University of San Diego • The Citadel • Vanderbilt University • University of Notre Dame • Georgia Institute of Technology • Stanford University
NROTC Requirements
Academic Requirements • Select ANY undergraduate major • Carry regular course load (12 hours) • Attend Naval Science Courses • One per semester (Ethics, history of warfare) • Maintain good academic standing • Must not drop below a 2.0 average
Required Activities • Weekly Drill Day • Wear uniform to class • Approximately 2 hours • Various activities • Leadership opportunities
Summer Requirements • Freshman – 4 Week “Cruise” • 1 week aboard a ship • 1 week learning about air warfare • 1 week learning about underwater warfare • 1 week learning about Marines • Sophomore • Marine oriented; your choice • Air, mountain warfare, cold weather training, etc… • Junior – Officer Candidates School • 6 Weeks • Designed to screen and evaluate your leadership skills, academic abilities, and physical fitness. • Ultimate test and proving ground for those you seek to lead Marines
The Benefits • $180,000 or more in scholarship money • Full tuition, books, and uniforms costs • $250 stipend each month • Stipend will increase incrementally with each year
After College Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant Attend The Basic School– 6 months Receive military occupational specialty (MOS) at The Basic School
Military Occupational Specialties • Ground • Adjutant • Aviation Command and Control Officer • Aviation Maintenance Officer • Aviation Supply Officer • Combat Engineer • Communications Officer • Field Artillery Officer • Financial Management Officer • Ground Supply Officer • Infantry Officer • Intelligence Officer • Logistics Officer • Military Police Officer • Public Affairs Officer • Tank Officer • Air • Fixed Wing Pilot • Rotary Wing and Tilt Rotor Pilot • Law • Judge Advocate
NROTC Activities • Drill Team • Sailing Club • Aviation Club • Shooting Club • Semper Fidelis Society • Field Training Exercises • Physical Training • Some participate in university sports • Swimming, Rugby, Lacrosse, Soccer
Social Activities • Formals • Marine Corps Birthday Ball • Unit Socials • Intramural Sports • Football/Basketball Color Guards
Educational Opportunities After College • Tuition Assistance • Academic credit available for a graduate degree • Financial assistance toward tuition while on active duty • Advance Degree Program • Selected officers allowed 18 months away from Marine Corps to attend graduate school full-time • Receive regular pay and allowances • Pay own tuition, but GI bill will cover expenses • GI Bill
Selection Boards • November – Early board • Completed Applications by 31 October • February/March – Regular Board • Completed Applications by 28 December • March • Fredrick C. Branch or Pedro De Valle
Selection Criteria • SAT / ACT / AFQT Scores • SAT 1000 COMBINED MATH/READING • ACT 22 • AFQT 74 • Class Standing • Cumulative GPA • Athletics / Extracurricular Activities • Student Government / Leadership • Community Service / Employment • Leadership Ability / Officer Interviews • PFT
Application Process • Submit NROTC Questionnaire • Take ACT or SAT • Release scores to code 0656 • Submit Pre-Application • www.nrotc.navy.mil • Apply to NROTC Schools • Notified by recruiter when board eligible • NROTC Pool Function – Finalize Application • Validate Vital Documents • Officer Interviews • Physical Fitness Test
Scholarship Awardees Complete a Physical Exam Finalize College Enrollment Attend NROTC Orientation
Questions Contact your local Marine Corps Recruiter STAFF SERGEANT MELISSA A. BUKOWSKI CELL: 254-301-8520 FAX: 903-874-5700 ADDRESS: 8810 HWY 84, SUITE 309, TX 76712