In certain cases, scholarship benefits may be extended to five years for students in engineering programs. Upon completion of the naval-science curriculum and the awarding of a college degree, the graduate is commissioned in the Navy or Marine Corps and serves on active duty for a period of not less than four years. This scholarship option is similar to the four-year program but is only two years in length. Students are eligible to receive up to 12 semester hours of credit upon completion of these required summer courses. Application for the two-year scholarship must be made by March of the sophomore year.
Selection is on a national scale.
Apply at the University's Department of Naval Science or at the Navy Recruiting Office. This program leads to a commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve. Applicants are admitted through the Department of Naval Science. Selection is made on the basis of the predicted GPA and an interview with two or more assistant professors in the Department of Naval Science. Final acceptance is contingent on meeting the mental, physical, and aptitude requirements.