Army ROTC

https://www.usarmyjrotc.com/scholarship-opportunities/

The purpose of the Interview is for a Professor of Military Science (PMS) to have a face-to-face evaluation of the applicant.  The interview is conducted by an active PMS who will ask you questions and answer any questions you may have about Army ROTC and the pursuit of an Army commission. 

You won’t be eligible to conduct your interview until you have provided qualifying SAT/ACT scores and a copy of your high school transcript. Once you have done that, you will receive a message through the application identifying the five closest ROTC host programs to your home address. You don’t have to use these five schools but the interview needs to be conducted face-to-face.

The interview can be telephonic as a last resort, depending on the distance involved. This doesn’t mean you can do a telephonic interview if you live near Washington, D.C. but want to go to school in California. Where you want to go to school doesn’t matter to the PMS conducting the interview. 

Any cost incurred for transportation, food, and lodging for the interview is your responsibility.

Overseas applicants must contact a stateside Professor of Military Science to arrange a virtual meeting via Skype or other similar services to conduct the interview.

 Tips 

1.  Be prepared. This doesn’t mean practicing your scripted responses to standard questions; expect a good interviewer to maneuver around those types of questions. You should still be able to speak intelligibly about standard questions such as 'tell us about yourself. Review your application packet again and bring along extra copies of your resume, as well. Be sure to write down a few questions for the interviewer or panel, too. The typical interview can last anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes.

 2. No flip-flops. While you may wear board shorts and a tank top to the beach or school, this is not the appropriate time to dress down. You need to demonstrate to the interviewer that you are serious. No one expects you to go buy a business suit or fancy dress but you should take it serious. More appropriate attire includes items such as slacks and a buttoned-down collared shirt, or a knee-length skirt or a JROTC uniform. Hair should be neat and out of your face, and don’t forget to wear shoes that are in good condition.

 3. Be on time. Give yourself plenty of extra time to deal with unexpected situations, such as traffic or parking issues, to ensure you do not arrive late. You should also jot down the name of your interviewer and ask for him/her by name when you arrive. Nothing screams "unprepared" like showing up for a meeting and not remembering who you are supposed to meet. If you are running behind, please call ahead and let them know you will be late. This will give the interviewer the option of pushing back your interview or rescheduling it, if necessary. It’s never good to show up late, but it’s even worse to do so without giving fair warning.

4. Listen, Think, Speak. It’s important to listen during your interview and not anticipate questions. Once a question has been asked, respond in a clear and concise manner. Stay on topic, don’t try to steer the question back to a practiced answer, and don’t ramble. Make eye contact and enunciate! Above all else, answer all questions honestly. Interviewers can tell when you are embellishing or making up answers to impress them.

5. Be yourself. If selected for the scholarship, that’s what you’ll give every day anyway. Walk into your interview with confidence, smile, and be yourself. Most interviewers will keep a stoic face. Don’t let this influence your responses or behavior during the interview. Always conduct yourself professionally and as though you are the best applicant.

If you are selected for a U.S. Army ROTC scholarship, you are required to:

• Sign a contract with the Secretary of the Army. If you are not yet 18 years of age when you enroll, your parents or guardians must also sign the contract.
  
  

• Scholarship cadets must pursue an approved academic discipline. Within your scholarship application, you must select an intended major from the list of approved disciplines. This selection will not prevent you from changing majors later, but you must work with your PMS to do so. Any change of major that results in a requirement for additional coursework and a potential request for an extension of scholarship benefits must be approved by ROTC.
  
  

• In your ROTC program, you will be required to take Military Science classes each academic term, and will attend a paid four-week camp between your third and fourth year (normally the summer before your senior year).
  
  

• As a Four-year scholarship winner, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant upon your graduation, with a commitment to serve on active duty for a minimum of four years. Selected cadets may choose to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard; see the PMS for information on these options.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV_kgAj98HE

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/find-schools.html

All factors are important and are considered in the selection of scholarship winners. Selection of scholarship finalists is based on:

• SAT or ACT scores. If you take both tests, or take them more than once, please furnish all results; your best score(s) will be used. See the "SAT & ACT Testing" section for more information.

• High School Transcripts. A transcript of grades is required in reviewing your scholarship application. Once you submit your high school transcripts and SAT or ACT test scores and we have verified them, an email with instructions on how to provide this information will be sent to the individual that you identified as your Guidance Counselor on the Academic Information tab of your application. 
   

• Extracurricular participation, athletic activities, and leadership positions held. If you have held part-time jobs during the school year and have not had time for extensive participation in sports or other activities, you will be given credit based on the number of hours you worked per week. Don't hesitate to include a resume if the activities you've participated in are not in the listing. The third essay question is another chance for you to highlight special achievement in those activities.
   

• Personal interview. If you are selected as a scholarship finalist, you must contact one of the schools listed in your notification letter (or any school of your choice) where you wish to have the interview conducted.  Any travel to and from the interview will be at your own expense.