U. S. Army R.O.T.C. - Fayetteville State University

GREEN TO GOLD

Green to Gold Scholarship: (Active duty members)

Green to Gold Scholarship recipients generally make up at least half the battalion's strength and they are an integral part of the battalion's overall excellence. Scholarships are available for 2, 3, or 4 years for up to $17,000 per year (usually based upon the cost of the school you are applying to). The application window opens 15 November and closes March 15th for the following fall semester.

Green to Gold Criteria:

GT Score of 110 or greater.
Eligible for reenlistment.
Have a favorable recommendation from your commander.
Have not completed a baccalaureate degree.
Meet General Eligibility Criteria

For more complete information visit Cadet Command's Green to Gold web site.

General Eligibility Criteria:

Be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the year you are commissioned and receive a baccalaureate degree.
Waiver for non-scholarship cadets can be granted to age 35 (at commissioning/baccalaureate degree).
Have no moral obligation against performing military duties.
Have no more than three dependents (including spouse) unless a waiver is granted by Headquarters Cadet Command. A single parent requires a waiver.
Have less than 10 year active federal military service (Waivers are granted on a case by case basis).

Have had no civil convictions, indictments, or adverse juvenile adjudications other than minor traffic violations less than $250 unless a waiver is obtained from Cadet Command.