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University of Florida Fightin' Gator Battalion |
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| GUARANTEED RESERVE FORCES DUTY (GRFD) | ||
GRFD SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION |
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These scholarships provide financial assistance towards college tuition and educational fees of up to $10,000 annually. Additionally, a flat rate of $1200 per year is provided to purchase textbooks, classroom supplies and equipment. Army ROTC scholarship winners also receive a tax-free subsistence allowance of $300 stipend per month for Freshmen, $350 for Sophomores, $450 for Juniors, and $500 for Seniors, for up to 10 months. Besides scholarship benefits, individuals will receive drill pay in the grade of E-5 (or higher rank, if previously attained) as an SMP participant, earn pay for attending the ROTC National Advance Leadership Camp, and may be able to attend the two weeks annual training period with their assigned unit. |
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| TYPES OF GRFD SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
Two-year GRFD. Individuals selected for this scholarship must serve their 8-year military service obligation in either the ARNG or USAR in an active drilling capacity (one weekend a month and a two-week annual training period each year) except for period(s) of active duty required to obtain branch qualification (i.e. Officer Basic Course) or related to mobilization. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill and Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill benefits may be used in addition to the GRFD-ARNG scholarship benefits. Two-year ARNG. Individuals selected for this scholarship must serve their 8-year military service obligation in either the ARNG or USAR in an active drilling capacity (one weekend a month and a two-week annual training period each year) except for period(s) of active duty required to obtain branch qualification (i.e. Officer Basic Course) or related to mobilization. Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill and Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill benefits may be used in addition to the GRFD-ARNG scholarship benefits. 2, 2.5, & 3 -year Dedicated ARNG. Individuals selected for this scholarship must serve their 8-year military service obligation in the ARNG in an active drilling capacity (one weekend a month and a two-week annual training period each year) except for period(s) of active duty required to obtain branch qualification (i.e. Officer Basic Course) or related to mobilization. Chapter 1606, Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill benefits, may NOT be used at the same time as Dedicated ARNG scholarships. However, Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill benefits, MAY be used in addition to the Dedicated ARNG scholarship. 3 -year Dedicated ARNG Advanced Designee. Awarded to promising high school seniors. Individuals selected for this scholarship must serve their 8-year military service obligation in the ARNG in an active drilling capacity (one weekend a month and a two-week annual training period each year) except for period(s) of active duty required to obtain branch qualification (i.e. Officer Basic Course) or related to mobilization. Chapter 1606, Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill benefits, may NOT be used at the same time as Dedicated ARNG scholarships. However, Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill benefits, MAY be used in addition to the Dedicated ARNG scholarship. GRFD Conversion of Campus Based Scholarships. Any scholarships can be converted to a GRFD with PMS approval. Interested individuals must meet the same requirements as SMP cadets. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
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1. Be members of the Army National Guard or be willing to join the ARNG and participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). Individuals desiring a GRFD/Dedicated scholarship who do not yet belong to the Army National Guard must submit a letter of acceptance from an Army National Guard unit stating that they will accept the individual in a SMP status. |