She said she enjoyed every experience she had with ROTC, but she was afraid part of her would hate eight years of it. Students who earned scholarships, regardless if they accepted them, will receive certificates to recognize the honor. To apply for a scholarship, a student does not need to be enrolled in military science classes. Students must have an academic plan stating that they are not going to graduate for at least two years, but they must not graduate before they turn 25. Students must have an ACT score of 19 or higher and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 to be eligible for the scholarships.
Applicants can major in any area except theology.
Martin said the Army does not recognize Truman State University as a seminary, where the Army gets its chaplains. Applications were due at the end of January. Applicants filled out the forms, took a physical aptitude test and had a structured to discuss their extracurricular activities.