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4- Year and 3- Year* Advanced Designee Scholarship
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
High school seniors apply by 15 November (standard deadline) of their senior
year. (Applications recieved before 15 September have an increased possibility
of obtaining a scholarship because there is an early selection round.)
Apply on-line at www.armyrotc.com or call (1-800-USA-ROTC) for an application.
BENEFITS:
Tuition and fees paid throughout 4 years of college.
Receive free Room and Board for the freshman year.
Receive $900 annually for books.
Receive monthly stipend ($300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors,
and $500 for seniors). (10 Months a year)
*Technically, a 3-Year Advanced Designee Scholarship takes effect at the start of the sophomore year.
However, due to a University of Cincinnati (UC) incentive package, all 3-Year Advanced Designee winners at UC will receive their first
year of tuition paid through the University.
REQUIREMENTS:
All scholarship applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
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US Citizen |
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Less then 32 years old at graduation |
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920 SAT or 19 ACT composite |
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2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average on 4.0 scale |
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Be in good physical condition and be able to pass a
medical examination |
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Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (push ups, sit ups,
2 mile run) |
OBLIGATIONS:
Upon graduation from UC, the cadet will be commissioned as a 2LT and serve on
active duty for 4 years or serve in the Reserve components for 6 years.
All cadets are required to take one ROTC course per quarter (see below) and a
lab. The time commitment is approx 5-7 hours weekly. For Freshman and Sophomores,
and 7 - 10 hours per week for Juniors and Seniors.
| Basic Course (Freshman
and Sophomore Years) |
Credit Hours |
| Basic Rappelling |
1 hr. |
| Marksmanship and Leadership |
1 hr. |
| Military Field Crafts |
1 hr. |
| Leadership Foundations |
2 hrs. |
| Historical Perspectives of Leadership |
2 hrs. |
| Leadership in Today’s Society |
2 hrs. |
| Advanced Course (Junior
and Senior Years) |
Credit Hours |
| Leadership and Military Skills I |
3 hrs. |
| Leadership and Military Skills II |
3 hrs. |
| Leadership and Military Skills III |
3 hrs. |
| Special Topics for Officers |
2 hrs. |
| Legal Issues for the Military |
2 hrs. |
| Ethics and Leadership |
2 hrs. |
In addition to the ROTC courses listed above all cadets must take one military
history course, and also be able to pass a swim test.
All cadets are required to attend Physical Training (PT) on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday morning from 7 – 8 AM. (Exceptions granted by instructors if necessary.)
All Cadets take part in one Field Training Exercise (FTX) every quarter. This usually involves a Friday through Sunday at a nearby military base.
Contact the Army ROTC Department at:
Phone: 513-556-3664/3666
1-866-4UC-ROTC
Fax: 513-556-1500
Email: army.rotc@uc.edu
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