Is it possible to get a AFROTC college scholarship, while living outside the US?

2018-09-24T03:00:51-04:00

I live in Uganda, where my parents are missionaries. I will be here until roughly 2 weeks before I start college. I plan to do ROTC and I was wondering if it is possible to get a scholarship before school starts?

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2018 6:45 AM

2018-09-24T06:45:56-04:00

Yes if you are an American citizen and you are accepted to a participating college. If you high school scores are good and you have high enough SAT or ACT score you should be good to compete.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2018 10:32 AM

2018-09-24T10:32:18-04:00

Even if you don't get a scholarship right away, go to a school with ROTC and take an ROTC class. If you show your value you will get a 3 or 2 year scholarship.

Response by Lt Col John Parish made Sep 25 at 2018 9:07 PM

2018-09-25T21:07:05-04:00

As a former AFJROTC instructor I have found AFROTC scholarships very competitive. However, once a student is in college and taking AFROTC the odds of getting a scholarship increase significantly for cadets. Many schools have their own scholarships that are awarded to cadets. Get in to college, do well in school and be active in your Detatchment.

Response by Cadet PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2018 9:53 AM

2018-09-27T09:53:19-04:00

The main question is if you are an American Citizen. Of course each branch is a little different, AF is stricter on some things than the Army is (I’m in Army ROTC). You can always apply, but I’d recommend contacting the recruiting/retention officer at the school you plan to attend first as he will know all the “fine print”.