Merit is exhibited in academic achievement and extracurricular activities, such as sports, student government or part-time work. And regardless of whether you're a scholarship winner or not, all ROTC books, supplies and equipment are furnished at no cost to you. A. Applications for four year scholarships must be postmarked by 15 Nov of the senior year in high school. Winners are normally announced in early spring. In college and after graduation, cadets find that the training and experience they receive are assets - whether pursuing an Army or civilian career.
Employers place high regard on the management and leadership skills that ROTC instructors stress.
When cadets complete their ROTC course, upon graduation, they become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.