Likelihood of Receiving NROTC Schlarship

JRIDLE

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Hi, I'm currently a high school junior with a 3.85 GPA seeking the NROTC scholarship. I was in my schools IB program freshmen and sophomore year but dropped out to take dual enrollment which is where I can take college classes as a high schooler. I've been in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program (basically AFJROTC) for three years.

I'm interested in the NROTC scholarship for either Marine option or Navy option and was wondering what my chances would be of receiving the scholarship for whatever option I choose to apply to.
 
No one here can handicap your chances. We don’t know your class rank, rigor of classes, school profiles, SAT/ACT scores and teacher assessments. We don’t know anything about your leadership impact, your athletic achievements or your CFA results. We don’t know how you’ll fare in DODMERB. And we don’t know about your motivations and goals.

In other words, the NROTC scholarship application is multifaceted and complex. If you want context, use the search function above to read the countless “chance me” threads over the years. You’ll see pretty quickly what you’re up against. Draw your own conclusions. But as many here have said, you won’t know your chances until — and unless — you apply. So if you want an NROTC scholarship, then apply! Best wishes to you.
 
+ 1 to MidCakePa. Let’s not forget Leadership skills, extracurriculars and the Interview too.
 
Exactly no chance if you don't apply not much better if you don't really work at doing the best application you can
 
I agree with all of the above. Much will depend on what your major selection is and which option you choose. You can only apply for Navy Option or Marine Option, not both. The first thing you need to do is figure out which service you prefer and researching the MOSs available in each should be part of that research. Make sure you would enjoy doing several jobs in that service because not everyone gets their first choice.

The Marine Corps doesn't care what your major is in college, although you'll need permission to change it should you be awarded a scholarship. You'll be given the USMC Marine PFT as part of your evaluation. Look it up and understand how it's scored. Practice it. Do well on it. Some other services allow a high school coach to administer their physical fitness test. Not the Corps. It will be administered by a Sgt. usually immediately before or after the officer interview.

The Navy has majors divided into what they call tiers. There are 3 tiers. About 85% of scholarships will be awarded to people in tier 1 or 2 majors. Basically that means STEM majors. Makes sense since they'll be required to maintain and operate some sort of vessel that requires technical and engineering knowledge. The Navy is a larger service and awards more scholarships than is awarded for the Marine Option.

Remember - the Marine Corps is a department of the Navy.... the men's department! :D :zip:

Good luck on your application.
 
I would also recommend not pursing a major just because you'll think it will get you a scholarship. Pursue the major you desire regardless of service. If it's a Tier 3 major then perhaps that argues for going for Marine Option if you really want to be a Marine.
 
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