This scholarship is designed for students who are finishing their sophomore year and do not have prior military service. As part of the criteria for eligibility, applicants may attend a four-week Basic Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Students who have completed two years of ROTC do not need to attend the course.
As a winner of the scholarship you’re required to take an ROTC class. Winners will enlist in the Army National Guard and join the Simultaneous Membership Program, which allows them to be in ROTC and participate in the Guard at the same time. Upon graduation, the winner has an obligation to accept a commission, serve on active duty for three to six months to complete the Officer Basic Course. They would then continue with a civilian occupation or advanced schooling on a full-time basis while continuing to serve in either the National Guard or Army Reserve.
The Benefits
- 100 percent tuition or housing and living allowance
- $1200 annual book allowance
- ROTC monthly stipend $420 a month
- Drill pay of $300 or more a month
Eligibility Requirements
- Be enrolled in college and have completed at least 60 credits.
- Participate in leadership, extracurricular, and athletic activities (a part-time job earns you substitute credit).
- Be younger than 30 the year you expect to graduate.
- Agree to accept a commission in the US Army.
When to Apply
Applications are available year round.
How to Receive an Application
To receive your Reserve Forces Duty scholarship application, contact the BYU Recruiting Office at (801) 422-7725.
Department of Military Science
Brigham Young University
320 Wells ROTC Bld.
Provo, UT 84602