Heidelberg University has partnered with Bowling Green State University to allow Heidelberg students to participate in Army ROTC. Army ROTC offers the chance to enrich college experiences and achieve full potential—while at Heidelberg and after graduation. There are several reasons Heidelberg students choose ROTC as an academic option. Some students are eager to develop special leadership qualities. Others find the scholarships and financial incentives particularly attractive or seek opportunities for challenge, competition, travel and adventure. And still others choose ROTC because it provides a comfortable network of friends who learn how to work and have fun together.
ROTC Obligation
As a Heidelberg student, you will be expected to complete physical training on your own and schedule to take the Army Physical Fitness Test at BGSU once a semester. You will also be required to drive to BGSU’s campus on Thursdays to attend class and leadership lab which occurs between 1:30-6:00pm.
Financial Assistance
Army ROTC offers a wide range of financial assistance. Students compete each year for scholarships which pay all tuition, most fees and an annual $1,200 book fee. Scholarship winners and contracted cadets will receive a tax free monthly stipend of $420.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications opened on June 12, 2023. Your application must be started no later than Feb. 4, 2024 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board. Here are the application and board review dates for the 2023-2024 school year:
- Applications are due by Mar. 11, 2024 to be reviewed by the board from Mar. 18-22, 2024
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
To be accepted for any ROTC Scholarship, you must meet these standards:
- Be a U.S. citizen Be at least 17, and under 31 in the year of commissioning
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, unweighted if you're in high school while applying
- Have taken the SAT or ACT
- Take the current Army physical fitness test
- Meet the physical weight and height requirements
- Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard
LET THE ARMY HELP YOU PAY FOR COLLEGE
Scholarships and other monetary support are available when you join Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which allows you to focus on your education by relieving some of the financial pressure. You'll graduate with a respected and secure career path as an Army Officer, and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible to apply for a ROTC scholarship—which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage—if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier.
TUITION AND FEES ARE COVERED, ON TOP OF MONTHLY ALLOWANCES
Get the full college experience, only with less debt, in exchange for a career serving in the Army as an Officer after graduation.
- ROTC scholarships can cover either tuition and fees, or room and board, and each comes with money for living and books
- The scholarships can be applied to any of the more than 1,000 participating schools
- Your achievements and grades determine if you’ll be awarded a scholarship, not your financial need
ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR EXPENSES AND BOOKS
Receive monthly help to offset costs of living and books.
- All scholarships include an extra $420 per month for the school year to use toward monthly expenses, like housing
- All scholarships also allow $1,200 per year to spend toward books
APPLY WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL
After you complete your junior year of high school, you can get a head start on your future by applying for the ROTC National Scholarship (a four-year scholarship), at a participating school.
YOUR OBLIGATION
Your acceptance of the scholarship means a future service obligation of:
- Eight years of Army service, with requirements for active duty in the Army, and/or serving in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard, depending on the scholarship
- You may be eligible to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career immediately after graduation
HOW TO APPLY
Get started on your scholarship application:
- Create an account on My GoArmy
- Upon creating an account, login to the Scholarship Application
- Locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend—most of them have served before and understand the process you’re going through