High School Scholarships

Process Description

The scholarship application process consists of several steps:

1.
Submit your online application » by December 1, 2010
2.
After you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation email that will provide information on how to download and complete the following forms:
  1. Counselor Certification
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Physical Fitness AssessmentPhysical Fitness AssessmentPFA - an exam consisting of three events—crunches, push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run-- used to determine physical fitness level as part of the application process for the college scholarship program. (PFAPFAPhysical Fitness Assessment )
  4. Résumé - one page only - NO EXCEPTIONS
3a.
High School Transcripts –

You must have a 3.0 GPA in order to meet that qualification. We take into consideration 9th-11th grades only. If you meet that requirement then have your high school transcripts with raised seal or signature sent to us. This must be postmarked no later than 8 January 2011.

3b.
SAT/ACT Scores -

You must have taken the SAT or ACT by 1 Dec 10. You must also have an ACT Composite of 24 (Writing Portion not included) or an 1100 SAT Score (We do not mix and match scores and Writing Portion is not included).

Scores can be sent in using the following and must be postmarked or faxed by 8 January 2011 -

  1. Electronically through the ACT or SAT Agency by using AFROTCAFROTCAir Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Test Code 0548. (See note below)
  2. By mail, fax, or they can be put on the official high school transcript. You may print them off the agency websites (www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org) and we will accept even though it may say unofficial.

NOTE - We highly recommend even if you have decide to have scores sent electronically to follow-up using mail, fax, or on high school transcript as well.

Information for Steps 2 and 3 must be postmarked no later than January 8, 2011.

4.
When you have completed all the steps above and you have met our qualifications, a local AFROTCAFROTCAir Force Reserve Officer Training Corps DetachmentDetachmentThe Air Force ROTC unit at a host university. will contact you to schedule an interview with an Air Force officer.
5.
A selection board will evaluate your record and interview report and determine whether to offer you a scholarship.
6.
If you receive a scholarship offer and decide to accept it, you will need to complete a medical exam », meet our physical requirements », pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) » and the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) ». If you do not receive a scholarship offer, you can still take Air Force ROTC classes your freshman year at college and apply for one of our In-College Scholarships ».

Important Note: Students who choose to apply for an AFROTCAFROTCAir Force Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship and admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy must complete separate applications for each institution.

Homeschooled Information

For information about homeschooled scholarship applications, click here ».

Process Tips

  1. Apply early … here’s why:
    • You will be prepared to accept any scholarship major Air Force ROTC offers.
    • You will have time to resolve any problem with your application after you have sent it to us.
    • If you already have an Air Force ROTC scholarship, many colleges and universities offer additional financial incentives for top students who apply and are admitted before January of their senior year in high school.
  2. Contact your admissions representative early on and stay in touch with them throughout the process. They are there to help you.
  3. Take the ACT and/or SAT early and often to raise your test scores. Cut off for scores is no later than December 1, 2010.
  4. Periodically check on the status of your application online ».
  5. Prepare for the interview. It is important. Practice with your friends, parents or teachers. Bring a copy of your one page résumé and extracurricular activity sheet.
  6. Be patient.
  7. Make copies of everything, include the confirmation receipt of your online application and keep them for your records.
  8. Do not get discouraged if you aren’t offered a scholarship. Air Force ROTC also offers excellent in-college scholarship opportunities.
  9. We highly recommend you send mail certified with a return receipt, as our office is not responsible for lost mail.

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