Type of AFROTC Scholarship for PolySci?

g_warren2022

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Hello all,

So in considering a career in the Air Force, I've entertained the notion of trying to become a Special Tactics Officer. I am also very interested in government and politics, and have even thought about going into government if I don't serve in the military until retirement. Because of this, I've thought about trying to major in political science with a minor in language such as Arabic. However, when it comes to AFROTC scholarships, I know science-related majors are encouraged. Is it still plausible to recieve a scholarship if I want to major in a non-science? Thank you!
 
My DS was a type 2 recipient as a govt major so it does happen. However, only about 15-20% of all of the scholarships go to non-tech major and the bulk of them are type 7.
 
For what it's worth, NROTC Marine option and Army ROTC don't focus on choice of major for scholarship evaluation.

You may wish to cast a wider net.
 
I was thinking the exact same thing as you a year ago. After visiting a few AFROTC detachments and having one of the Lts say to me "This isn't the Marines, we don't PT very hard". I was done. I decided the Army was a much better route for wanting to be a political science major and wanting to be in a combat career field. So now I am applying AROTC and West Point. I am very happy with my decision.
 
Very cool, I may see you at the Point of you end up class of '21 or '22. Good luck!

P.S. Where are you looking for ROTC?

I'm looking at University of Maryland,
George Mason, JMU, UCF, USF, and Syracuse University. Would prefer one near DC due to the benefits that offers to a political science degree but I am happy with my options.
 
I'm looking at University of Maryland,
George Mason, JMU, UCF, USF, and Syracuse University. Would prefer one near DC due to the benefits that offers to a political science degree but I am happy with my options.

I actually do AFROTC at UCF, but I can confirm that the Army program here is fantastic...very big unit, lots of opportunity, and tons of PT/tactical type training. You'd like it.
 
MyDS commissioned out of Det 330. He was in the Scholars program for Govt and Politics at UMDCP. Interned on the Hill for a Sen.during his soph year.
 
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