High school students may compete for four-year awards which can total up to $100,000. See Army ROTC homepage for information and to request an application. Once on campus, you may compete for two or three-year awards of $50,000 or $75,000, which included is a monthly stipend ranging from $250 to $400 per month and $600 per year for books.

All cadets in the Advanced Course receive the monthly tax-free stipend during their last two years regardless of their scholarship status. These cadets also receive pay, room and board, and travel expenses for the summer leadership camp. Students without scholarships may also participate in Army Reserve or National Guard training while in Army ROTC. These cadets will receive monthly drill pay and may qualify for GI Bill benefits of up to $250 a month.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for a four-year Army ROTC scholarship, you must:

1) Be a citizen of the United States.
2) Be at least 17 years old before the scholarship becomes effective.
3) Take either the SAT or ACT no later than November of the year you apply.
4) Meet required physical standards.
5) Be under 27 years old on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate and receive your officer's commission (An age extension of up to three years may be possible for veterans who qualify).
6) Be a high school graduate or have equivalent credit.
7) Be accepted by Sam Houston State University.
8) Agree to accept a commission as either a Regular Army, Army National Guard, or U.S. Army Reserve officer.

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