What kind of scholarships does Air Force ROTC offer?
We offer three types and two lengths in our College Scholarship Program. Our scholarships are offered in either 4-year or 3-year lengths. Our 4-year scholarships are activated in the fall of the freshman year while our 3-year scholarships are activated in the fall of the sophomore year. Our three types of scholarships are: Type I – Pays full college tuition, most lab fees and $510/year for books. Approximately 5 percent of our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type I scholarship (mostly in Electrical Engineering and Meteorology). Type II – Pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $15,000 and pays $510/year for books. Approximately 10 percent of our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type II scholarship (mostly in technical fields). If a student attends an institution where the tuition exceeds $15,000, then he/she pays the difference. All 3-year scholarships are Type II. Type VII – Pays full college tuition and most lab fees, but the student must attend a colleg