How can I apply for a Navy scholarship for college students?

I'm considering joining the Navy to help pay for college and I've heard they offer scholarships. What are the qualifications and application process like for Navy scholarships for college students?

There are indeed scholarships available from the Navy to help support your education. The most prevalent one is the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship.

To qualify for the NROTC scholarship, you'll need to meet these basic eligibility requirements:

1. You must be a U.S citizen

2. You must be at least 17 years old before the scholarship takes effect and less than 23 on June 30 of the year you start college.

3. You should have a high school diploma.

4. You need to meet specific physical standards, demonstrated through a commissioned officer physical.

5. You should achieve a qualifying score on the SAT or ACT.

For the NROTC application process, you will need to:

1. Go to the NROTC website and create an account to start the online application.

2. Complete the application, which includes sections on your personal background, educational history, involvement in extracurricular activities, and references.

3. Schedule and attend an interview with a representative from the NROTC at a local unit.

4. Apply to and be accepted at a NROTC-affiliated school.

It's also important to note that being awarded an NROTC scholarship comes with service commitments post-college, generally a minimum of five years of active duty service.

There's also the Navy College Program and the Post-9/11 GI Bill for students already serving in the Navy.

Finally, remember to start early - the NROTC application opens in April of your junior year of high school and the deadline is typically in December. And of course, it's always a good idea to meet with a Navy recruiter or a college's ROTC advisor to discuss your options in more detail.