Looks like my DS didn't get selected for the national scholarship. We have heard about reservist scholarships. Does anybody have any experience with that route? Requirements? Pros and cons?
Would he be doing once a month weekend duty and two weeks active during college? And is there any way to transfer to active duty later?Looks like my DS didn't get selected for the national scholarship. We have heard about reservist scholarships. Does anybody have any experience with that route? Requirements? Pros and cons?
He would have to join the National Guard/Reserves, the scholarship through the Guard would be the GRFD, the scholarship pays the same as the National scholarship, the one caveat is that when he commissions he would be commissioned into the National Guard/Reserves, he would not be able to go Active Duty.
Thank you!Yes he would have to go to weekend drill once a month even during school, he would also have the two week training during the summer. If your son took the GRFD scholarship he would be locked into the Guard for at least his 8 year obligation. After that there would be a very slim chance of transferring to Active Duty. That being said there have been times when someone has been able to make the switch but it's rare and it depends on what is happening at the time.
We're from MA too! My daughter was being looked at by some smaller schools for soccer, but really wanted a bigger school and the ROTC route to becoming an officer.Just checked the site and found out my daughter is a 3 year winner. Her top 3 were offered Norwich, Westfield State or UMaine. We had gone with plan B because we didn't think we had a chance. She was offered a partial swim scholarship to Franklin Pierce U which was #5 choice so we were planning that route. Going to have to discuss this with her tonight since this is definitely a BIG game changer for us.
Congrats to your daughter!We're from MA too! My daughter was being looked at by some smaller schools for soccer, but really wanted a bigger school and the ROTC route to becoming an officer.Just checked the site and found out my daughter is a 3 year winner. Her top 3 were offered Norwich, Westfield State or UMaine. We had gone with plan B because we didn't think we had a chance. She was offered a partial swim scholarship to Franklin Pierce U which was #5 choice so we were planning that route. Going to have to discuss this with her tonight since this is definitely a BIG game changer for us.
You've just won the lottery!!! Congratulations!!I received a 3 year scholarship after giving up on believing in myself. Thank you to all of those who replied to my posts and gave me advices during these few months
The fun has just begun!! Congratulations!I received a 3 year to NYU, KU, and MMI (2 year). Congratulations to all the other winners!
All the instructions will be with her offer letter, but basically she would accept the scholarship to one of the schools she was offered and then send in her transfer request per the instructions to cadet command. She will need to give reasons. She has a month until she has to accept and then the transfer process shortly after will be due. My suggestion would be to talk to all of the ROO's at the schools she was offered and also the ROO at the school she will be swimming at. Talking to the coach and making sure she could do both would be important too. I am sure she could use her partial swimming scholarship for room and board. The one caveat is swimming time commitment is unique and different than other sports so a conversation with both ROO and coach before requesting a transfer would be a good idea!Can you explain the transfer and how it could potentially work? I think I recall reading it somewhere here on the site. Want to make sure I know all of her options so I can be prepared to talk to her about it.
Congratulations!!! Transferring the scholarship is always an option, there will be instructions with her offer letter, again congratulations to your daughter and your family!!!
Read what Clarkson wrote. Most freshman in ROTC don't have a scholarship, and there are scholarships there to earn. Meet your ROO, study hard and ace your PT test. I promise they will notice you!! Be POSITIVE!! ROTC is looking for kids just like YOU!!I waited through every board didn't win :/
How were you notified of the change from 3 to 4 year email?Son went from 3 year to 4 year. Very happy! Good luck to all
TRANSITIONING TO AND FROM ACTIVE DUTYLooks like my DS didn't get selected for the national scholarship. We have heard about reservist scholarships. Does anybody have any experience with that route? Requirements? Pros and cons?
He would have to join the National Guard/Reserves, the scholarship through the Guard would be the GRFD, the scholarship pays the same as the National scholarship, the one caveat is that when he commissions he would be commissioned into the National Guard/Reserves, he would not be able to go Active Duty.
Mine was upgraded as well, there was no email. I just checked.How were you notified of the change from 3 to 4 year email?Son went from 3 year to 4 year. Very happy! Good luck to all
TRANSITIONING TO AND FROM ACTIVE DUTYLooks like my DS didn't get selected for the national scholarship. We have heard about reservist scholarships. Does anybody have any experience with that route? Requirements? Pros and cons?
He would have to join the National Guard/Reserves, the scholarship through the Guard would be the GRFD, the scholarship pays the same as the National scholarship, the one caveat is that when he commissions he would be commissioned into the National Guard/Reserves, he would not be able to go Active Duty.
If you’re considering a transition from your Army Reserve unit to Active Duty status, contact your local recruiter. He or she will be able to determine if you are eligible to transfer, and will assist you in the process.
Pick up a DD Form 368 Conditional Release from your Army Reserve unit. Your recruiter can help you fill out the form. The first general level Officer in your chain of command must sign off on this form. It's a lot easier in the reserves due to your commander and a recruiter can work together to get you out. Even with a ROTC Scholarship you have to compete for AD as a commissioned officer they give each cadet an OML in college and the top get commissioned into AD the others get commissioned but in the Reserves, this is from reading military forums and asking questions. So even with a ROTC scholarship you are not guaranteed AD. That is how I am reading what others have written.
Do you have to go to basic? Ciet?TRANSITIONING TO AND FROM ACTIVE DUTYLooks like my DS didn't get selected for the national scholarship. We have heard about reservist scholarships. Does anybody have any experience with that route? Requirements? Pros and cons?
He would have to join the National Guard/Reserves, the scholarship through the Guard would be the GRFD, the scholarship pays the same as the National scholarship, the one caveat is that when he commissions he would be commissioned into the National Guard/Reserves, he would not be able to go Active Duty.
If you’re considering a transition from your Army Reserve unit to Active Duty status, contact your local recruiter. He or she will be able to determine if you are eligible to transfer, and will assist you in the process.
Pick up a DD Form 368 Conditional Release from your Army Reserve unit. Your recruiter can help you fill out the form. The first general level Officer in your chain of command must sign off on this form. It's a lot easier in the reserves due to your commander and a recruiter can work together to get you out. Even with a ROTC Scholarship you have to compete for AD as a commissioned officer they give each cadet an OML in college and the top get commissioned into AD the others get commissioned but in the Reserves, this is from reading military forums and asking questions. So even with a ROTC scholarship you are not guaranteed AD. That is how I am reading what others have written.
Sounds good in theory, but getting that DD368 approved is a different story, especially if the Guard/Reserve paid for any of your schooling.
Hey! I just checked the portal this morning and found my scholarship upgraded to a four year as well ! Blessed. No email, just check the portal. Godspeed.How were you notified of the change from 3 to 4 year email?Son went from 3 year to 4 year. Very happy! Good luck to all