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National Service Scholarship

Priority Date

Priority Date Aug 01, 2025

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$2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year

ACT

20+

SAT

1200+

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

  • Must be a first or second year cadet and meet all criteria to be "enrolled," as defined by the Army/Air Force program, in ROTC classes.
  • Must have a minimum 20 ACT or a 1200 SAT
  • Not currently on an Army or Air Force scholarship
  • US citizen
  • Meet service age requirements
  • Meet service height/weight requirements
  • Pass Army/Air Force service Physical Fitness Test by second semester
  • Pass DoD medical exam by third semester
  • Scholarship is conditional on final approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

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