Provided by Army ROTC
The GRFD program is designed for cadets who are interested in obtaining a commission in the U.S. Army Reserves or Army National Guard with a guarantee for a Reserve Component (RC) assignment. Scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees or room and board up to $10,000, and range in length up to 3 years. Scholarship awardees also receive a book allowance and a monthly stipend based on their academic year. GRFD Cadets also receive weekend drill and annual training pay as participants in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) which means they will attend a Battle Training Assembly (BTA) one weekend per month and a two week annual training.
Award amount
$10,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. National
Be at least 17 years of age within the first semester of the year of enrollment as a scholarship Cadet
Be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the calendar year in which eligible for appointment as a second lieutenant
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT and 19 on the ACT
Satisfactory explain any record of arrest and/or civil conviction
Have no moral or personal conviction against bearing arms or supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
Must complete the ROTC Basic Course (MS1&2), Basic Training or Basic Camp
Must be willing to participate in the SMP program with a Guard or Reserve unit
Must be medically qualified
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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