1. OSU AROTC Program Benefits Building the future of the Army today!
Oregon State University

2. SMP or 4-yr HS Scholarship?
I’m In High School—Which route is best for me: SMP or 4-yr HS Scholarship?
SMP-Non Scholarship
4-yr HS Scholarship
Non-competitive
Non-deployable
Requires Commitment & completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
Drill while in college while gaining real world experience in a National Guard or Army Reserve Unit
Unlimited allocations
3-yr Active Duty (AD) Commitment upon Commissioning (if selected)
~72.5K Incentives
Must Compete for an Allocation!
Non-deployable
Can withdraw within first year
OSU has 6-8 allocations annually
3 to 4 four-year scholarships
3 to 4 three-year Advanced Designee scholarships
4-yr AD commitment upon Commissioning (if selected)
~60.8K Incentives

3. HS Scholarship Application Process
February 1st of HS Junior Year
January 10th of HS Senior Year
Interview w/ PMS
Documents Upload
Presidential fitness test
SAT/ACT completed

4. 4-yr HS Scholarship Winner Profile
Percentage
Top 5% of Class 45% 48% 44%
Top 25% of Class 81% 85% 82%
Top 50% of Class 97% 97% 97%
Presidents of Student Body 13% 15% 16%
Other Class Officers 37% 39% 43%
National Honor Society 46% 49% 49%
Varsity Letter Winners 80% 80% 82%
Varsity Team Captains 59% 60% 61%
Club Presidents 7% 7% 7%
JROTC Participants 23% 26% 28%
4 Year College Board Mean
National College Board Mean
High School GPA

5. 4-yr HS Scholarship Benefits
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (approximate)
4yr scholarship Cadet (Still competes for AD…4/6 yr commitment)
Cadet Stipend = $ 3,000 (Fresh) + $3,500 (Soph) + $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) K
4-yr scholarship 10k/yr K
Book $1,200/yr x 4yr K
Total = 60.8K
Assess Active Duty = 4 year commitment
Assess ARNG/USAR = 6 year commitment

6. ROTC Scholarship Qualifications
What is the GRFD Scholarship:
- 3 year scholarship that Guarantees Army Reserve Forces Duty or National Guard Duty (GRFD) after graduation from college
- Equivalent to a “line” scholarship but
cannot be considered for active duty service
- Available for an SMP Cadet, with associated benefits, while on GRFD Scholarship
National Scholarship process:
- National Applications due to Cadet Command by 10 January of high school senior year
- Evaluated by National Board
- Interviews conducted locally
- Scholarships awarded nationally following board results
Pay and Benefits:
- Tuition 100% (in or out of state) or $10K R&B
- Books $1,200 per year
- Monthly Stipend
Freshman $300
Sophomores $350
Juniors $450
Seniors $500
SMP Kicker $350
Qualifications:
Minimum GPA of 2.5
By end of 1st Term: Must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test, Must pass an Army Physical, Must meet Height and Weight requirements IAW AR 600-9
Interested candidate can maximize their opportunity for a scholarship by applying their HS Senior year

7. Overview
Brief SMP overview video courtesy of the Nebraska Army National Guard

8. SMP Benefits
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition)
Non-scholarship SMP Cadet who joins the Guard or Reserve prior to attending College
Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K
Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs K
Cadet Stipend = $3,500(S) + $4,500(Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) K
GI 350/mo x 10 Academic months x 36 mo K
SMP Kicker for MOS Qualified Cadets $350/mo x 3yrs K
Total = 59K
Current Federal Tuition Assistance x 3 yr K
*Begins 1-yr after completion of AIT
72.5K
Assess Active Duty = 3-yr commitment
Assess ARNG or USAR = 6-yr commitment

9. 3-yr GRFD Scholarship
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition)
ARNG or USAR Soldier who has completed Initial Entry Training prior to College and earns a 3-yr GRFD Scholarship while in ROTC
Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K
Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs K
Cadet Stipend = $3,500 (Soph) + $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) K
GI 350/mo x 1 academic year (10mos) K
Scholarship pays 10k/yr x 3 yrs K
Book Stipend 1.2k/yr x 3 yrs K
Total = 73K
Assess ARNG or USAR only = 6-yr commitment

10. 2-yr GRFD Scholarship
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition)
ARNG or USAR Soldier who has completed Initial Entry Training prior to College and earns a 2-yr GRFD Scholarship while in ROTC
Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) K
Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs K
Cadet Stipend = $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) K
GI 350/mo x 36 academic months K
SMP Kicker for MOS Qualified Cadets $350/mo x 2 academic yrs (20mos) K
Scholarship pays 10k/yr x 2 yrs K
Book Stipend 1.2k/yr x 2 yrs K
Total = 74.4K
Current Federal Tuition Assistance x 1yr K
*Begins 1-yr after completion of AIT
Assess ARNG or USAR only = 6yr commitment K

11. ROTC progression model
Spring of HS
Junior Year
Oct of HS
Senior Year
Apr of HS
Senior Year
End of Senior
Year
Late Sep
Feb 1 of HS
Junior Year
Jan 10 of HS
Senior Year
Sophomore
Year
Junior
Year
Summer of HS Junior Year
Summer
Junior YR
Summer of HS Senior Year
LDAC
Begin Dialogue BT/AIT
Commission
AC or RC
Classes Begin OSU
ROTC Scholarship
Application Window Opens
ROTC Scholarship
Application Window Closes & 2nd Board Convenes
3rd Sch
Board
Contract & begin SMP
GRFD 3-yr option
Contract & begin SMP
GRFD 2-yr option
1st Sch
Board
Split OP AIT or OSUT
Split OP BT

12. Key Cadet Standards 8th BDE, USACC
GPA
2.0 for Non-Scholarship & Scholarship (term & cumulative).
2.5 to qualify for a SROTC Scholarship.
ROTC: 3.0 or greater (term & cumulative).
Academic Major: Per Department standard (varies by degree).
Credit Hours Progress at End of Academic Year:
Minimum of 12 x Credit hours per term (full time), IAW Cadet’s 104R
Military History: Complete one approved 3 x Credit class prior to graduation.
Degree Requirement: Complete bachelor’s degree prior to commissioning.
APFT:
Cadet should strive to achieve maximum score on each record APFT.
Record APFT: Earn a minimum score of 60 x points in each event.
LDAC / Commissioning Goal: Per PMS standard.
HT/WT: Meet HT/WT standards IAW AR
Swim: Pass Swim Test & Combat Water Survival Test prior to commission (if cannot, waiver required for commission).

13. Questions? Contact Mr. Roy Susuico OSU Army ROTC Recruiting Officer
Visit us at: arotc.oregonstate.edu
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