The Georgia Military College (GMC) State Service Program provides scholarships covering two years of college, in return for service in the Army National Guard or Air National Guard. These two-year scholarships cover all school costs except the application fee and room deposit. Recognizing GMC as one of the nation’s top Military Junior Colleges, the Georgia General Assembly funded the scholarships through the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The scholarship covers the cost of room, board, tuition, fees, uniforms, books and supplies for two years. In addition, students receive National Guard pay and benefits.

To be considered for the scholarship, students must be nominated by their state legislator. Deadline for application is February 1st. Students must apply to and be accepted by GMC by the deadline. The selection committee meets in February and the results are announced in early March.

The ROTC Advanced Course (Early Commissioning Program) is available for those academically and physically qualified cadets who are interested in becoming Army Officers. The program prepares cadets to serve as commissioned officers by providing cadets with knowledge and experience in leadership, management, and military tactics. It develops self-confidence, self-reliance, physical stamina and endurance through a vigorous program of academics, field training exercises and physical training. Advanced Course subjects include, military justice, command and staff functions, military weapons, leadership skills, military operations and tactics.

Advanced Course cadets must sign a contract, with the Army, which obligates the student for a minimum of eight years of military service upon successful completion of the program.

The Professor of Military Science is the approval authority for enrollment into the Advanced Course.

All Advanced Course Cadets receive a monthly stipend from ROTC, and a Performance Grant from GMC. This Performance Grant pays for the cadet’s room and meals.

Scholarships
A limited number of U.S. Army ROTC Scholarships are also available to qualified students. These scholarships require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and either a combined SAT score of 920, or a composite ACT of 19.

Leaders Training Course (LTC)
Qualified students interested in the Advanced Course (Early Commissioning Program) may qualify by attending the ROTC Leader’s Training Course, held each summer, at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, prior to enrolling at Georgia Military College. Students attending this program are paid, and all transportation, uniforms and meals are provided. This five–week program stresses leadership and adventure training as an introduction to Senior ROTC.

National Advanced Leaders Course (NALC)
As part of the Advanced Course, cadets must successfully complete the National Advanced Leaders Course at Ft. Lewis, Washington. This program is usually conducted during the summer between the cadet’s freshman and sophomore years. Each cadet is provided transportation, meals, and housing and is paid for attendance. This program is to evaluate the training of cadets and their potential as future Army Officers.

The ROTC Basic Course is designed to provide cadets a solid level of fundamental military education, emphasizing leadership and basic military skills (i.e. military history, First Aid, Communications, Role and Customs or the Army). Basic Course cadets, who qualify, can continue their military education by attending the Advanced Course at a senior college while completing a baccalaureate degree. The Basic Course is valuable to those students who do not desire military service, but who do want to become leaders and managers in the civilian community. Effective communication and leadership principles are stressed not only in the classroom, but emphasized in the accomplishments of all tasks assigned to the cadets. Students who complete two years of college in the ROTC Basic Course have no military obligation.

Students in the Football Program must participate in ROTC, and most are in the ROTC Basic Course, although other options are available.

The Georgia Military College football team was the National Junior College AA champions in 2001 and was undefeated in the regular season in 2002. Student athletes must fully participate in the Corps of Cadets and reside on campus. If you are interested in this program, contact the Athletic Department. Student athletes are mentored by the Head Coach in the Athletic Department.