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From the Army Times- if you have any interest or talent in languages you should investigate this with the ROTC detachment at your school. Note that it is in addition to the stipend you get with your scholarship. The program DOES NOT require you to major in the language- just study it and develop some proficiency.
"Desperate for officers who speak Arabic, Mandarin and other foreign languages, the Army is doling out monthly stipends to entice ROTC cadets in college to learn languages spoken in hot spots around the globe.
ROTC is offering $100 to $250 per month to recruits in the officer-training program who are willing to learn the languages spoken in Iraq, Afghanistan and other regions vital to national security..."
Full story can be found at:
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/12/gns_rotc_languages_122308/
"Desperate for officers who speak Arabic, Mandarin and other foreign languages, the Army is doling out monthly stipends to entice ROTC cadets in college to learn languages spoken in hot spots around the globe.
ROTC is offering $100 to $250 per month to recruits in the officer-training program who are willing to learn the languages spoken in Iraq, Afghanistan and other regions vital to national security..."
Full story can be found at:
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/12/gns_rotc_languages_122308/