1. UNITED STATES ARMY CADET COMMAND RC SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM MANAGER
FT KNOX, KY
CPT DAMON LUCAS
USACC RMID
RC SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM MANAGER

2. US Army Cadet Command
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Brief for Army Reserve Ambassador Conference
Note to Briefer: you may wish to contact the Army National Guard or USAR Program Manager for clarification/training on the following slides. The first hidden slide has POC information.
This presentation is intended for use by ROTC cadre for potential cadets or non-contracted cadets. It provides the basics.
Hidden slides are for cadre use/information/reference. They may be used as part of the presentation if needed or desired.
Additional briefs include GRFD Scholarship Types, GRFD-PMS (an overview), one for the GRFD-ROO & HRA (more detailed), ECP/EAP (2LTs for Military Junior Colleges), Green-to-Gold, and one for state recruiting personnel like the Officer Strength Manager or recruiters (similar to the ROO brief, but also provides state-specific information).
CPT Damon Lucas
USACC USAR Scholarships Program Manager
Mr. Ken Suratt
USACC ARNG Scholarships Program Manager

3. Agenda Cadet Command overview Minuteman (GRFD) program
Minuteman eligibility requirements
Minuteman (GRFD) scholarship benefits
GRFD Scholarship types
Minuteman scholarship process

4. Cadet Command Overview
275 ROTC Host Programs
711 Partners
7 Regional Brigades
1 Military College Brigade
30,660 ROTC Cades
47% on Scholarship
1,695 JROTC Programs
312,000 JROTC Cadets
OCS 7%
USMA 13%
ROTC Reserve Component 35%
ROTC Active
Duty 45%
Does not include
Direct Commissions

5. Program Overview
In 2015, Cadet Command introduced the Minuteman Scholarship program to enhance the USAR and ARNG’s ability to recruit highly qualified Cadets.
In order to expand opportunities to qualified Soldiers, USACC authorized the USAR Ambassadors and CASAs to nominate Soldiers for the Army ROTC scholarship.
During school year , TAGs and MSC Commanders were capped but ARAs and CASAs were not.

6. Eligibility Requirements
U.S. Citizen
Between the ages of 17-30
Valid MEPS physical
SF86 to obtain secret security clearance
Pass a valid APFT
Be in compliance with AR HT/WT standards
Official University/College acceptance letter
920 SAT, 19 ACT, or 110 GT line score on ASVAB (4yr)
2.5 College GPA or higher (also in last semester)
Participate in Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
Once commissioned…8-year service obligation
Graduate students can apply!

7. GRFD Scholarship Benefits
A GRFD contracted scholarship Cadet can earn:
Full Tuition/Fees or Room/Board ($10K per year)
$1200 a year book stipend
ROTC Cadet stipend each month ($300 Fr, $350 So, $450 Jr, $500 Sr)
Earn E5 drill pay
CH 1606 if MOSQ (can’t use if over 2yr scholarship)
CH 30/33 if qualified (can use for all GRFD scholarships)
SMP Kicker if MOSQ
Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) (can’t use with scholarship)
State Tuition option (ARNG) (varies state to state)

8. GRFD Scholarship Types
Types of GRFD scholarships:
Military Junior College (2 years)
GRFD- AR (up to 2 years)
GRFD- National Guard (up to 2 years)
Dedicated Guard (up to 3 years)
Dedicated AR (up to 3 years)
Dedicated Guard 3yr Advance Designee
Dedicated AR 3yr Advance Designee
Senior Military College (4 years)
4YR Minuteman Scholarships
All have full tuition and fees or room & board options
Ded Scholarship recipient must serve in that RC (Ded AR Scholarship = AR LT; Ded ARNG Scholarship = ARNG LT)
Cannot revoke scholarship to compete for AD

9. Minuteman Scholarship Process
Identify potential nominations
Pre-qualify all applicants
ROTC will build Minuteman Scholarship packet
Schedule PMS/MSC CDR interview
PMS validates nomination
Cadet is loaded in CCIMM
5. Scholarship packet is routed from ROTC to BDE to USACC PM.
6. USACC PM offers Scholarship
tracked by GRFD control #
Scholarship offer letter is sent to ROTC program
7. Scholarship is paid out 45 days into each term

10. Best Practices Never promise a scholarship
School counsel the cadet in writing on benefits & options
Additional counseling from RC recruiter & RC Unit
Make sure scholarships are accepted w/in 21 days after making the offer
Utilize BDE LNO or BDE S2
Keep updated RC Unit information (CDR, 1SG, UA)
Does your school offer in state fees for out of state SMPs? Know this information
Create a checklist for the on-site Unit visit

11. US Army Cadet Command
Questions?