This scholarship offers 2, 3 or 4 year scholarships for qualified applicants. However, this is a dedicated reserve scholarship in the USAR or ARNG. This means the cadet will not be able to compete for active duty.
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Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum at Troy University. Being a student at Troy University and learning to become a leader will make your college experience even richer and prepare you for the future.
Army ROTC provides cadets with the tools, training, and experience they need to become Officers in the U.S. Army. Commissioned officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations.
Army ROTC is an Equal Opportunity program. We welcome all full-time students on the Troy Campus to try out the program and participate in our many activities. All eligible and qualified students have an opportunity to pursue an officer's commission, regardless of gender, race or religion. ROTC promotes a physically fit lifestyle and provides a drug-free environment.
Benefits: Check out all the benefits you can receive by joining Army ROTC. From scholarships to leadership development, there is something for everyone, and the benefits last a lifetime.
Cadet Life: See what it is like to be a Cadet in the Troy University Army ROTC Mustang Battalion, plus all the activities and training that are available to you:
Becoming an Officer: Learn what it is like to become an Officer through Army ROTC and how you can get started on a challenging, rewarding career.
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The Army ROTC SMP is a program in which students who are at the same time:
In the SMP you participate in unit training with your USAR or ARNG unit one weekend a month, while earning your commission through ROTC. Upon college graduation, you will be commissioned as an officer in the Army and may have the option of either serving full-time on Active Duty or part-time in the USAR or ARNG. This option will depend on the type of ROTC contract the cadet signs upon joining the Army ROTC program.
We encourage high school seniors to apply for the 4 Year Army ROTC National Scholarship at the start of their senior year. Please see our Resources page for more information. Newly enrolled Army ROTC cadets may also compete for campus based 2 and 3 year scholarships. These scholarships may be applied:
This scholarship offers 2, 3 or 4 year scholarships for qualified applicants. However, this is a dedicated reserve scholarship in the USAR or ARNG. This means the cadet will not be able to compete for active duty.
You may be able to take advantage of a program that allows you to participate in ROTC and enlist in the ARNG or USAR at the same time, provided a vacancy exists in either a Guard or Reserve unit. It's called the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), and it means that while you're still in college, you can be gaining valuable experience and earning extra income. In the SMP, you will be paid at the rate of at least a Sergeant E-5 for your Guard or Reserve service. In addition, you'll receive the ROTC Advanced Course allowance as well. You'll serve as an officer trainee in a Guard or Reserve unit and perform duties commensurate with the grade of second lieutenant. Once you graduate and receive your commission, you may continue your military service with a USAR or ARNG unit or go on active duty. The ROTC Contract that is agreed upon will determine a cadet status. You are considered Non-Deployable during your time as an SMP Cadet!
The intent of the SMP Program is to increase officer accessions into the RC by increasing ROTC enrollment from enlisted RC members who are attending college. SMP cadets are paid for their RC training and receive the ROTC allowance as well as $1200.00 per year for books. Upon completing the ROTC program, the United States Army Officer agrees to an eight-year obligation, which can be served in the Reserve Forces, on Active Duty, or a combination of the two.
All contracted Cadets receive a tax free monthly of $420 a month stipend during the school year.
Troy University donates 15 room scholarships each semester to contracted Army ROTC Cadets.
* Note: None of the listed programs include a meal plan.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Cadet-led physical fitness schedule for Fall and Spring semesters:
Physical Fitness Standards (2 minutes: hand release pushups, plank, and 2-mile run)
There is more to Army ROTC than just classroom and field training exercises. Army ROTC offers many opportunities for cadets to get to know their fellow cadets better and increase their skills in a variety of areas. Check out these events and activities below:
Troy University's Student Government Association recently made a $5,000 donation to the Air Force and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs in honor of Giving Day 2024.
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