Green-to-Gold Scholarship

Army ROTC Scholarships

The Green to Gold Scholarship provides selected active duty enlisted members of the Army an opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degree requirements and obtain a commission through participation in the ROTC program. If you are currently on active duty and are accepted by a college or university, then you can compete for a Green to Gold scholarship. There are a variety of Green to Gold Scholarships that range widely in length and type of benefits.

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Carla Philpot

  • BS Criminal Justice '20
"The Green-to-Gold program has given me the opportunity to continue to serve my country as an active duty soldiers as I worked toward the goal of becoming a US Army Officer. I hope to continue to foster a positive environment where each member of the team feels valued and respected."

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Military Science

Summerville Campus

Science Hall

706-737-1643

au_military_science@augusta.edu

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. citizen.
  • Age - Be under 31 years of age on December 31 of the year you complete all requirements for a commission and a college baccalaureate degree. This is a statutory requirement and there are no waivers authorized.
  • Cannot have been convicted of a domestic violence crime.
  • Have a minimum of two years active duty as well as three months of active duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested).
  • GT score of 110 or greater.
  • Pass the APFT within the last six months with score of 180 or higher, minimum of 60 points in each event.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5
  • Letter of acceptance to school of choice offering Army ROTC.
  • Letter of acceptance from the professor of military science of that Army ROTC Battalion.
  • Favorable national agency check (or have initiated the action).
  • DODMERB medical qualification or recent MEPS medical qualification.
  • Be eligible to reenlist.
  • Not be a conscientious objector.
  • No more than three dependents including spouse.

Military Obligation

  • Attend a five-week Advanced Camp between your 3rd and 4th Year at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
  • Accept a commission to serve active duty, National Guard, or Army Reserve upon degree completion.
  • Serve in the military for a period of eight years. This may be fulfilled by:
    • Serving active duty, if selected, for four years followed by four years of service in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR)/National Guard/Army Reserve. Term of service begins upon arrival at Basic Officer Leadership Course.
    • Serve eight years in the National Guard/Army Reserves that includes a three to six month active duty term for initial training. Terms of obligation begins at time of commissioning.

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