And regardless of whether you're a scholarship winner or not, all ROTC books, supplies and equipment are furnished at not cost to you. A. Scholarships are awarded once a year. Students apply by November 15 and selections are made continuously through May 15. Four-year scholarship applications must be requested between March 1 and November 1. In college and after graduation, cadets find that the training and experience that they have received are assets - whether pursuing an Army or civilian career.
Employers place high regard on the management and leadership skills that ROTC instructors stress.
Plus, ROTC looks great on a resume. When cadets complete the ROTC course, upon graduation, they become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army. A. Army ROTC is a college elective that you take with you other college courses. ROTC classes require an average of 5 hours each week, leaving plenty of time for other classes and an active social life. Normally, ROTC covers 4 years with 2 years devoted to Basic Course and 2 years to Advance Course.