NROTC Preparatory Program Scholarship (NPP)

32 days ago

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.

Accepting till 31.January.2025 11:59 PM Central Standard Time

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.
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