EST. 2009

NROTC Preparatory Program Scholarship (NPP)

Description

The preparatory program scholarship is focused around students who have great potential for the NROTC program but lack the necessary standardized test scores or advanced course completions.This scholarship helps potential Midshipmen who do not meet the test score requirements by allowing them to be a part of the program with their first year of tuition covered, giving them the opportunity to strengthen their academic background to increase their scores and earn them the full benefits of the scholarship.*NPP Midshipmen will not have monthly stipend for their first year*

Requirements

1. Be a United States citizen or national.
2. Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent bearing of arms and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies.
3. Be at least 17 years of age on or before 1 September of the year of enrollment and less than 27 years of age on 31 December of the year an applicant expects to graduate
4. Meet physical requirements;
5. Have the intention of commissioning as an Officer in the US Navy (Marine Option MIDN are not eligible for this scholarship)
6. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate;
7. Be accepted for admission as a full-time student at Tuskegee University.
8. Once the preparatory year is complete, the student will automatically pick up a 4 Year NROTC Scholarship if the following conditions are met: Obtain medical clearance, pass the Navy’s Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Agree to the terms of the scholarship contract
9. Receive the Professor of Naval Science’s recommendations.
10. For applicants who were born as US citizens, they need to provide a copy of their birth certificate and social security card.
11. For applicants who are naturalized citizens, they need to provide a copy of their naturalization information, along with a copy of their Social Security card.

Curriculum

Benefits

• Full tuition, fees, room and board for the preparatory year 
• Upon prep year completion, the Navy NROTC scholarship supports tuition, books and fees for up to 40 months of benefits 
• Each participating University has its own unique NROTC preparatory program with its own unique benefits. Some of which include: Academic or study-skills mentoring and education counseling 
• Association with NROTC units
• Dedicated physical-fitness training 
• Focused preparatory or educational skills courses 
• Additional scholarships up to full room and board funded for the entire five years

Responsibilities

Midshipmen are responsible for learning navigation and seamanship, maintaining order and discipline, developing leadership skills, participate in community service and moral events, and take care of themselves physically and academically with the support of their peers, upperclassmen, and staff.

National Scholarship

Description

The Four Year National Scholarship Program for Navy and Marine Corps Officers is available to incoming freshmen and students with less than 30 credit hours. The deadline for submission of your application is December 31st of your senior year in high school. The application window opens in June the year prior (summer before your senior year). The earlier you apply, the better your chances of attending your first choice school. Scholarships are nationally awarded based on a competitive selection process that considers such factors as high school GPA, class standing, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, leadership qualities and motivation. The scholarship covers tuition and fees, books, uniforms, and a $250 per month stipend your freshman year ($300 per month for sophomores, $350 for juniors and $400 for seniors). Tuskegee Naval ROTC DOES NOT accept 4 year national scholarship applications directly. Please check out the Naval Service Training Command website for more information on how to apply.

Requirements

Navy Option Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. citizen
2. Must be a high school graduate
3. Meet the required SAT and/or ACT scores. The minimum SAT scores are 550 Critical Reading, 540 Math (1100 combined), and the minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English (44 combined).*
4. Be between 17-23 years of age by Sept. 1 of the year starting college
5. Have no criminal record
6. Be physically/medically qualified by Navy standards
7. Be admitted to an approved NROTC college or university

Marine Option Requirements

1. Be physically qualified by Marine Corps standards. Applicants will be required to complete a physical fitness test (PFT) consisting of a three-mile run for time, sit-ups, and dead-hang pull-ups for males/flexed armed-hang for females.
2. Have no criminal record of military or civilian offenses
3. SAT: 1000 Combination of Math and Evidence Based Reading and Writing Only ACT minimum composite score of 22. Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT): 74

Curriculum

Benefits

• Get a full tuition scholarship to the participating Navy ROTC school of your choice.
• Go on three summer training cruises with Navy surface ships, aviation squadrons and submarines.
• Use your scholarship money to pay for tuition and fees or room and board.
• Receive a $250 monthly stipend that increases as you move through your collegiate years.
• Choose from a wide range of career options, like nursing, aviation, surface warfare, submarine warfare and special warfare.
• Enjoy a traditional college experience while preparing to serve as a Naval Officer.
• Travel the world with purpose once you graduate while you lead a team as an Officer.

Responsibilities

Midshipmen are responsible for learning navigation and seamanship, maintaining order and discipline, developing leadership skills, participate in community service and moral events, and take care of themselves physically and academically with the support of their peers, upperclassmen, and staff.