December Hokie News
Considered corps of cadets?
Scholarship opportunities are available
Many assume that joining the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets requires a commitment to the military. However, you do not have to enroll in ROTC to be eligible for some scholarships. Incoming freshman who choose to apply for corps of cadet status at Virginia Tech are eligible for the following scholarships.
- Emerging Leader Scholarship (no military obligation), Deadline: January 15
- Army ROTC Scholarship, Deadline: January 10
- Naval ROTC Scholarship, Deadline: January 20
- Virginia Tech Regimental Band Scholarship (provided to all band participants), Deadline: January 15
Listen to Lieutenant Colonel Gary Jackson, Senior Assistant Director in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, discussing scholarship opportunities for Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.
Emerging Leadership Scholarship
To apply for the Emerging Leadership Scholarship, you will need to complete the FAFSA. This scholarship is awarded based on merit. Up to 100 in-state and 100 out-of-state scholarships can be awarded each year. In recent years, more than half of our entering freshman cadets were awarded this scholarship. In-state students receive up to $8,000 and out-of-state students receive up to $12,000. For more information visit, www.vtcc.vt.edu/Prospect/Scholarships.php.
Army ROTC Scholarship
The deadline for the Army ROTC Scholarship is fast approaching. Please visit www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp for more information. Those awarded the scholarship will incur military obligation. However, there is no military obligation by simply applying.
Naval ROTC Scholarship
The Naval ROTC Scholarship deadline is January 20. Please visit https://www.navy.com/careers/nrotc/ for more information. Those awarded the scholarship will incur military obligation. However, there is no military obligation by simply applying.
Virginia Tech Regimental Band Scholarship
The Virginia Tech Regimental Band Scholarship deadline is January 15. All students who enroll in the Virginia Tech Regimental Band receive a $1,000 scholarship and the opportunity to receive an additional $1,000 grant. The Highty Tighties have a long standing tradition at Virginia Tech. They are retired champions of the Presidential Inaugural Parade. They received this honor after wining the parade competition in 1953, 1957, and 1961. To participate din the Virginia Tech Regimental Band, you are required to enroll in the corps of cadets. However, there is no military obligation.
For more information, contact Lieutenant Colonel Gary Jackson, Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
