The Whole Person Concept is a holistic approach to evaluating candidates for ROTC scholarships. It means that scholarship boards take into consideration not just a candidate’s academic achievements and physical abilities, but also their character, leadership potential, and overall fit for military service.  In this episode, the hosts discuss this concept in more detail.

One of the more stressful aspects of qualifying for a ROTC Scholarship or Service Academy appointment is clearing the medical qualification process.  In this episode, we talk about why candidates are disqualified from DODMERB and the steps you can take to obtain a waiver.

DODMERB Medical History Survey Questions

DOD Instruction 6130.03. Medical Standards for Military Service

LTC Kirkland talks about the lessons he learned from guiding ROTC scholarship candidates through their applications over the past year (2021-2022).

The Citadel Tuition and Room and Board Scholarships

Texas A&M Room and Board Scholarships

In this episode, the hosts interview an Air Force ROTC cadre member and an Air Liaison Officer (ALO).   She gives insights into both roles and provides helpful advice to Air Force ROTC scholarship and well as Air Force Academy applicants.

The United States Space Force is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, organized under the Department of the Air Force in a manner very similar to how the Marine Corps is organized under the Department of the Navy.  In this episode, the hosts talk to an Air Force Academy graduate and current lieutenant in the U.S. Space Force.   We cover his current duties in Space Force and accession into Space Force from ROTC and the Service Academies.

The interview preparation services provided by ROTC Scholarship Consulting can make the difference in winning a scholarship.  LTC Kirkland in this short episode talks about the importance of the interview and provides an overview of these services.

High school students and their parents often believe that if they don't start an ROTC application by October that the chances of a scholarship are low.   However, that is the furthest thing from the truth.  Most ROTC scholarships are awarded after the first of the year and applying later in November and December can actually be an advantage!   In this episode, LTC Kirkland explains why.

In this podcast episode, LTC Kirkland gives tips and advice on why ROTC program visits are important before a candidate's ROTC scholarship interview.   He also gives advice on how to prepare and put your best foot forward during these visits.

Questions to Ask and Not to Ask at an ROTC Interview

We are excited to announce our new premium podcast episodes.  We have taken the best bits from our previous podcasts and consolidated them--adding additional material that we am sure will be of interest to you.

The areas we cover on our premium podcast episodes include interview preparation, the DODMERB physical, insights into ROTC scholarship boards, the DODMERB physical and how to ace the physical fitness test.  

Premium Podcast Episodes