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Scholarship Opportunities

For more information, please see the AFJROTC Instructor
afjrotc character in leadership j100 scholarship
2024 J-100 CHARACTER-IN-LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP 
J-100 Scholarship Information
  • Requirements: 
    • ​Minimum of 2 calendar years of AFJROTC experience
    • Unweighted GPA of at least 3.0
    • 75% PFT (New AFJROTC Fitness Standard)
    • ACT of 22 or SAT of 1100
    • US Citizen, or eligible to obtain US citizenship by first term of college freshman year
  • Time: Covers all 4 years of college. The student would be enrolled in Air Force ROTC and would be Commissioned as an officer upon graduation​.
  • Amount:  Provides 100 cadets a full four-year ROTC college scholarship, including room and board, at select Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI). This scholarship was established by former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff (CSAF) General David L. Goldfein.
  • Application Process: Nominated by SASI/ASI; see SASI/ASI if you are interested; once nominated, Cadet must fill out an application in WINGS​
2023-2024 TIMELINE
  •   11 Sep 23 – 1 Dec 23: Application Window for Cadets and Instructors 
    • 3-5 Oct 23: Zoom Call Sessions for Instructors (1 Session per Day) 
    •  Applications Close 1 Dec 23, 1200 CST (Hard Deadline)  
  • 4-7 Dec 23: HQ AFJROTC Application Review to Determine Top 200 Finalists  
  • 8 Dec 23: Announcement of Finalists for Leadership Evaluation Board (LEB) 
    •  8-15 Dec 23: Interview Scheduling by LEB Panel Leads
  •   8-12 Jan 24: LEB Interviews  
  • 26 Jan 24: Announcement of J-100 Scholarship Selects 
    •  6 – 8 Feb 24: Zoom Call Sessions for Scholarship Selects (1 Session per Day) 
  •  1 Feb – 30 Apr 24: Cadets Accept or Decline Scholarship Offers in WINGS (Hard Deadline) 
    •  31 May 2024: AFROTC Deadline to Validate Scholarship Offer Status in WINGS ​
HS air force rotc scholarships
High School Scholarship Types | Scholarships | U.S. Air Force ROTC
High School Scholarship Requirements | Scholarships | U.S. Air Force ROTC
Application Process | High School Students | U.S. Air Force ROTC

The application process takes a significant amount of time to complete (approx 1 month) and the standards are very high. Please see SASI/ASI as early as possible during your high school career if you are interested in applying for an ROTC scholarship. ​

TYPE 1 Pays full (100 percent) college tuition and authorized fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Type 1 selectees will also receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend.
Note:  AFROTC Scholarships do not cover room and board.

STIPEND ENTITLEMENTS The annual book stipend is $900 per academic year, and the monthly stipend increases based on an individual’s student status.
Freshman: $300
Sophomore: $350
Junior: $450
Senior: $500
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TRAVEL EXPENSES All high school scholarship recipients are authorized to have their travel expenses covered from their home to the Air Force ROTC detachment’s college where the student enrolls. Reimbursement for travel will be received approximately 30 days after the start of school.

TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION Three-year scholarship recipients will not begin to receive scholarship stipends or have their tuition and fees payments covered until the beginning of their sophomore year.
air commando association (ACA) scholarships
Air Commando Association (ACA)
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Ray Bourque Service: $2000  Open to senior high school students of the AFJROTC or CAPS who are in good standing and who have demonstrated support for veterans groups and humanitarian community efforts. Ray Bourque is unsurpassed in volunteering his time not only to a host of ACA efforts, but veteran and humanitarian programs throughout the community. Ray epitomizes the Air Commando ethos of the Quiet Professional. This scholarship is competitive in nature and judged by a committee of ACA members who have no relationship to the candidates. Deadline for this scholarship each year is 30 March, the winner will be announced on 30 April.

Lt Col Dave Krebs High Flight: $4000 Receive a one time four thousand dollar Scholarship. Targeted at students who are committed to pursuing a career in aviation, specifically pilot training. This scholarship is open to senior high school students who are in good standing of the AFJROTC or CAPS. This scholarship is competitive in nature and judged by a committee of ACA members who have no relationship to the candidates. Deadline for this scholarship each year is 30 March, the winner will be announced on 30 April.

Charles Hicks ACA Scholarship:$1,500 The ACA awards four individual Charles Hicks scholarships of $1,500 each. The scholarships will be awarded at the general membership meeting held during the ACA annual convention in October each year. The Board of Directors will randomly select the winners from the eligible candidates submitted by the membership.
airmen memorial foundation scholarships
Scholarships | Airmen Memorial Foundation The Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) conducts scholarship programs to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependents of military personnel. AMF/CMSAF/AFSA scholarships are valued from $1,000 to $5,000 to students age 23 or younger attending an accredited academic institution.
  • ​DEADLINE: Completed application packages with all required documents must be submitted no later than March 31. After March 31, applications are ineligible for consideration.​
  • scholarships___airmen_memorial_foundation_23-24__.pdf
military officers association of america (MOAA) - North dfw chapter scholarship
Scholarships & JROTC | North DFW MOAA
  • Time: Awarded when the Cadet begins college; not renewable
  • Amount: $500-$1,500 
  •  Application
    • Be a member of the senior class and be a candidate for graduation at the end of the current school year; 
    • Have fully completed the attached application form from the N-DFW Officers Association. The application MUST be postmarked by date April 30 or emailed to richard.crossley@fwisd.org. 
    •  Submit a 500 (minimum) to 750 (maximum) word essay, typed or printed, on any military related subject: i.e. Leadership; History; or Why I want to be in the military after graduation; etc. 
    •  Photo copy of their high school transcript (does not have to be sealed or signed) 
    • GPA 3.0 or higher 
    • Plan to attend an accredited school of higher learning within 1 year from graduation from high school. 
    • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation: one from a person outside of the school and not a relative; the second from a school employee who is not associated with the ROTC program. 
  • Due Date: 30 April

norwich jrotc leadership scholarship
Scholarships, Awards & Military Benefits | Norwich University - On Campus
Each Junior ROTC unit may nominate up to three students who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their JROTC unit and show leadership potential for the JROTC Leadership Award. This award has three levels, valued at $4,000 per year, for a total of $16,000 over a four year course of study; $3,000 per year, for a total of $12,000 over a four-year course of study; and $2,000 per year, for a total of $8,000 over a four-year course of study.

  • Time: Each year of college, up to all 4 years
  • Amount: 3 Tiers
    • $4000 per year
    • $3000 per year
    • $2000 per year
  • Application Process: Nominated by SASI/ASI; see SASI/ASI if you are interested
Navy rotc scholarship
  • Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - Apply
  • Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - Scholarship Requirements
  • nrotc_scholarship_application_instructions_-_updated_9.8.23.docx​​
air and space force association | seidel chapter -sam johnson jrotc scholarship
​Congressman Sam Johnson “Air Force Junior ROTC Scholarships”
The Seidel Chapter provides a $1000 college scholarship to each of the outstanding AFJROTC graduates from the eleven high schools in our area which offer AFJROTC programs, and who intend to enroll in ROTC in college. In recognition of the lifetime of service that Congressman (USAF Colonel, Ret) Sam Johnson gave to his country and his membership in the Seidel Chapter, the scholarships are named the AFA Seidel Chapter Sam Johnson AFROTC Scholarships.
Selected cadets will be recognized for their individual achievements at their high school awards convocation and the selected scholarship winner award will be sent directly to the scholarship office at the cadet’s university; once enrollment is verified and they have enrolled in the ROTC detachment; the scholarship will be deposited in their account.
Previous Award Winners From TX-20081 
  • Cadet Blane Duplissey $1,000 Scholarship Recipient
  • Forney ISD AFJROTC Cadet Receives the First Ever Air Force Association Seidel Sam Johnson Scholarship | Education | inforney.com
texas armed services scholarship program (TASSP)
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)
  • Criteria: Each year, the governor and the lieutenant governor may each appoint two students, and each state senator and state representative may appoint one student to receive a TASSP scholarship. Students must meet specific requirements to be eligible for nomination and to receive a scholarship. Prior to receiving the scholarship, students must agree to certain conditions including a four-year commitment as a member of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine or a commissioned officer in any branch of the armed services of the United States. The scholarship becomes a loan if the conditions are not met.
  • Time: Awarded when the Cadet begins college; each year of college, up to all 4 years
  • Amount:
    • $10,000 per year
  • Application Process: Cadets may apply directly through the office of the Governor, Lt Governor, or their State Senator or State Representative
  • Due Date: Application windows vary. They are typically open around April and close around the end of August
TX-20081 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps | Forney High School | 1800 College Avenue | Forney, Texas 75126 | 972.564.3890  
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