National Board Scholarships
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Four-Year Scholarship
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be between the ages of 17 and 26
- Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
- Meet physical standards
- Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
Your Commitment
- An eight-year service commitment with the Army.
- Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
- Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career
Three-Year and Two-Year Scholarship
Three
The three-year scholarship is available for students already enrolled in a college or university with three academic years remaining.
Two
The two-year scholarship is available for those who have two academic years of college remaining.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be between the ages of 17 and 26
- Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
- Meet physical standards
- Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
Your Commitment
- Serve full time in the Army for four years
- Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career
How to Apply
To apply for the National Board Scholarship you will need to visit the National Board and create an account at the bottom of the ROTC scholarship page. If you have questions or need assistance at any step in the process please contact our Recruiting officer
