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Name Junior ROTC High School Senior Scholarship
Number of Awards
Award Value $1,000
Award Type Need-Based Scholarship
Accept Applications Until April 15
Renewable
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Application

Contact Information

Contact American Veterans (AMVETS)
4647 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, Maryland 20706
Phone (877)726-8387
Fax
Email amvets@amvets.org

Scholarship Description

AMVETS offers the following one-year scholarship for graduating Junior ROTC (JROTC) cadets. It must be used for full-time study at either an undergraduate college or university or an accredited technical/trade school leading to a certification or degree. It must be used within one year of the award date. One scholarship of this level will be awarded nationwide. Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed below and submit the completed application postmarked on or before April 15. For questions regarding the application, required documents, or application process, please contact AMVETS toll free at 877-726-8387 extension 3043.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must be an active JROTC cadet and currently a high school senior.
2. Must have a minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. (Or documented evidence of extenuating circumstances that caused a lower GPA.)
3. Must be the child or grandchild of a United States veteran who is an AMVETS member, or if deceased, would have been eligible for AMVETS membership.
4. Must be a United States citizen.
5. Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
6. Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.