Scholarship Information

The Air and Space Forces offers a High School and In-College scholarship to students who need help paying for college expenses. The scholarship is offered in a technical and non-technical form. The degrees that the scholarship covers include the following:

Technical:

• Engineering
  • See the University of Georgia's College of Engineering website for comprehensive list of accredited Engineering Majors.

  Non-Technical:

  • For a comprehensive list of degrees offered at the University of Georgia, see the UGA Undergraduate Admissions site.

  Scholarship Types

  Three types of scholarships are available:

  • Type 1
    • Pays full (100 percent) college tuition and authorized fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Type 1 selectees will also receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend.
    • Pays up to $18,000 per year in college tuition and authorized fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Scholarship payment is further capped at up to $9,000 per semester or up to $6,000 per quarter. Type 2 selectees will also receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend.
    • Pays full (100 percent) college tuition and authorized fees (capped at the in-state tuition rate) at a public institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Type 7 selectees will also receive a monthly living expense stipend and an annual book stipend.

    The scholarship also comes in two lengths, a 3-year and 4-year plan:

    Benefits/Stipend

    The scholarship pays all tuition and fees, excluding room and board, but including a $300 payment every semester for books and a monthly stipend payment equal to the following amounts:

    • Freshman (AS100): $300 monthly stipend
    • Sophomore (AS200): $350 monthly stipend
    • Junior (AS300): $450 monthly stipend
    • Senior (AS400): $500 monthly stipend

    Academic Requirements

    In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you will be required to meet the following requirements:

    • SAT Composite Score: 1240
    • ACT Composite Score: 26
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher cumulative

    ** Note: There are no waivers or exceptions available to the SAT/ACT or GPA requirements.

    The following provides an overview of the average selectee for each type of scholarship:

    Data	Type 1	Type 2	Type 7
    SAT	1356	1362	1304
    ACT	31.2	31.1	29.6
    GPA	3.83	3.83	3.76

    Civil Involvements and Drug Use

    You will also be required to disclose any drug use or civil involvements when applying for the scholarship.

    AFROTC policy is to withdraw the scholarship offer to High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) winners who fail to disclose all civil involvements and drug or alcohol abuse that occurred prior to the HSSP interview.

    These scholarships are considered to be obtained under fraudulent circumstances since the student failed to obtain the required waiver.

    AFROTC policy is to withdraw scholarship offers to students who use illegal drugs after being briefed on the Air Force drug and alcohol policy during the interview.

    Physical Requirements

    Before you are eligible for the scholarship interview, you must complete the Physical Fitness Assessment (which consists of three events: crunches, push-ups and a 1.5-mile run) and submit the Letter of Certification. If you are offered an Air Force ROTC scholarship, you must pass the Physical Fitness Test before the end of your first semester of college.

    Scholarship Interview

    Once you meet the academic and general requirements, you are considered an eligible applicant. You will be contacted by the nearest Air Force unit to set up a personal interview.

    To be eligible for the scholarship interview, you must meet the following requirements:

    • Be a United States citizen or be able to obtain citizenship by the last day of the first term of your freshman year (for four-year offers) or the first term of your sophomore year (for three-year offers). Activation cannot occur prior to obtaining citizenship. Also, if you receive a scholarship and possess dual citizenship, you cannot activate a scholarship or be contracted until you renounce your non-U.S. citizenship.
    • Graduate from a high school or have an equivalent certificate.
    • Be 17 years old prior to scholarship activation.
    • Be under 31 years old as of December 31 of the year you will be commissioned.
    • You cannot be enrolled full time at a college or university (except for joint high school/college programs).
    • If you are the sole provider for another person (e.g., single parent, guardian for younger sibling, etc.), please contact the nearest Air Force ROTC detachment admissions representative for dependent care plan information.

    For more information about the AFROTC High School Scholarship or to apply, please visit: