Scholarship

Major General Raymond L. Murray ‘35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship

Texas A&M Establishes Major General Raymond L. Murray ‘35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship Cadets from out-of-state are now eligible for a new scholarship that will cover the amount of out-of-state tuition and fees.

By removing significant financial barriers, the Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray ’35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship will help the Corps recruit and retain more members as part of a goal to grow its current enrollment to 3,000 cadets. The scholarship, which will begin in the 2022-2023 academic year, will be awarded to all eligible new and continuing students in the Corps of Cadets.

Officials estimate approximately 150 students will immediately benefit from more than $4 million in scholarships through the new program, which is to be managed by the Corps of Cadets and Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.

The new scholarship will be available to students who receive a Corps of Cadets scholarship valued at $1,200 or greater and are not receiving a non-resident tuition waiver such as the Competitive Scholarship Waiver or Military in Texas Waiver.

We are very excited for this new scholarship opportunity and all of the new opportunities that it will provide our current and future cadets! To read more about the Maj. Gen. Raymond L. Murray ‘35 Corps of Cadets Scholarship, visit here.

To learn more about all scholarships that are available through the Corps of Cadets, visit here.

You may be able to take advantage of a program that allows you to participate in ROTC and enlist in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve at the same time, provided a vacancy exists in either a Guard or Reserve unit. It's called the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), and it means that while you're still in college at Texas A&M, you can be gaining valuable experience and earning extra income. In the SMP, you will be paid at the rate of at least a Sergeant (E-5) for your Guard or Reserve service. In addition, you'll receive the ROTC Advanced Course allowance as well. You'll serve as an officer trainee in a Guard or Reserve unit and perform duties commensurate with the grade of second lieutenant. Once you graduate and receive your commission, you may continue your military service with your Reserve or National Guard unit or go on active duty. The ROTC Contract that is agreed upon will determine a cadet status. You are

considered Non-Deployable during your time as an SMP Cadet!

The intent of the SMP Program is to increase officer accessions into the Reserve Components by increasing ROTC enrollment from enlisted RC members who are attending college. In addition, contracted nonscholarship cadets and Reserve Forces Duty (RFD) scholarship cadets can join a RC unit and the SMP. Advanced Course ROTC SMP students are paid for their Guard/Reserve training and receive the ROTC allowance as well as $1200.00 per year for books. Upon completing the ROTC program, the United States Army Officer agrees to an eightyear obligation, which can be served in the Reserve Forces, on Active Duty or a combination of the two. (RC)

The Benefits

ROTC monthly stipend of $420 a month SMP kicker $368 a month GI Bill (amount varies depending on previous military service status) Drill pay of E-5 ($5,181.75 annually)

Eligibility Requirements

Be enrolled in college and have completed at least 30 credits. Have completed Basic and/or Advanced Individual Training. Be under 30 years of age by graduation. Waivers can be granted if you are under 39 years of age by graduation. You pursue an Army-approved academic major. 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. You meet required physical standards.

Your ROTC Commitment

Participating in the SMP program requires you to take ROTC classes, which demand a few hours of your time each week. Upon graduation, you have an obligation to accept a commission and serve full-time in the Active Army, or part-time in either the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT SSG Landon Meekma 979-450-9630

landon.r.meeka.mil@army.mil