Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty
Introduction
These scholarships provide financial assistance toward college tuition and educational fees of up to $20,000 annually.
If the school's annual tuition and educational fees are less than $20,000, the difference cannot be applied toward room and board. Additionally, a flat rate of $900 per year is provided to purchase textbooks, classroom supplies and equipment. It does not pay for aviation flight fees. Army ROTC scholarship winners also receive a tax-free subsistence allowance of $200 a month for up to 10 months a school year. Besides scholarship benefits, individuals will receive drill pay in the grade of E-5 (or higher rank if previously attained) as an SMP participant, earn pay for attending the ROTC LDAC, and may be able to attend the two weeks annual training period with their assigned unit.
Types of GFRD-ARNG Scholarships
Two-year GRFD-ARNG: Individuals selected for this scholarship must serve their 8-year military service obligation in either the ARNG or USAR in an active drilling capacity (one weekend a month and a two-week annual training period each year) except for period(s) of active duty required to obtain branch qualification (i.e. Officer Basic Course) or related to mobilization. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill and Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill benefits may be used in addition to the GRFD-ARNG scholarship benefits. Additionally, 100% of state tuition, may be paid through EAP. Two-year Dedicated ARNG: Individuals selected for this scholarship must serve their 8-year military service obligation in the ARNG in an active drilling capacity (one weekend a month and a two-week annual training period each year) except for period(s) of active duty required to obtain branch qualification (i.e. Officer Basic Course) or related to mobilization. Chapter 1606, Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill benefits, may NOT be used in addition to Dedicated ARNG scholarships. However, Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill benefits, MAY be used in addition to the Dedicated ARNG scholarship. Additionally, 100% state tuition, may be paid through EAP. Four-year Dedicated ARNG: This is not a 4-year scholarship that may be offered to 4-year applicants/high school prospects. This program only allows 4-year Campus Based scholarship winners to elect to convert their scholarship to Dedicated ARNG during the second semester/term of their MS II year. This is not a new scholarship, but a conversion process for currently enrolled 4-year scholarship cadets.
Requirements
Be members of the Army National Guard or be willing to join the ARNG and participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Individuals desiring a GRFD/Dedicated scholarship who do not yet belong to the Army National Guard must submit a letter of acceptance from an Army National Guard unit stating that they will accept the individual in a SMP status. Be a US Citizen. Be of good moral character. Under 27 years old on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate college and be commissioned. Extension of up to 3 years for prior Federal Service. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to apply, and at time of contracting. Minimum ROTC GPA of 2.7 if currently enrolled in ROTC classes. Have a minimum of 920 SAT or ACT composite of 19. Participate in leadership, extracurricular and athletic activities (Part-time jobs earn substitute credit). Pursue an army-approved academic major. Meet physical standards (must pass APFT before receiving benefits) Be interviewed by the Professor of Military Science. Be enrolled as a full time student. Have at least 2 years of school remaining before graduation.
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