Below find links to each of the branches of the military, as well as the corresponding military academies. The School Counseling Office has contact information for military recruiters for each branch, and the counselors would be happy to arrange a meeting to provide students with additional information. *Please note that the ASVAB CEP (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program) will be offered to students (10th grade and up) in both the fall and the spring.*
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP (MARINE OPTION): The NROTC scholarship is a college scholarship program that supports the education and training of qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps.
Who will be selected? High-achieving students who possess a strong desire to lead, a commitment to service, and the mental and physical toughness to become a Marine Officer
What are the benefits? 100% college tuition, payment of all mandatory fees, a textbook stipend, and a monthly substinence allowance while you attend a leading 4-year college. Some schools offer more significant benefits!
What's it like? Scholarship winner lead the life of a typical college student, but with the addition of naval science classes, leadership tabs, and physical training. Midshipmen also get to travel the country attending specialized training during the summer.
Where does it get you? The ultimate objective is to develop you mentally, morally and physically into a leader of character, prepared to accept the responsibilities of a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps upon graduation.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Captain Trevor Brooks, Executive Officier, RS Springfield, Trevor.Brooks@marines.usmc.mil