 Georgia
Military Scholarship FAQ:
Q: Where can I get an application and how do I apply?
A: Click here
for the application and application guidelines.
Q: What are the minimum qualifications needed to be considered
for the scholarship?
A: 3.0 High School GPA, 1010 SAT score (taken from the Math
and Reading Comprehension part of the new SAT), and demonstrated
leadership potential. Additionally, one must be physically
qualified to join the Georgia Army National Guard.
Q: If I am a GMS recipient, what do I have to pay?
A: GMS recipients are required to pay the confirmation deposit
($200), room deposit ($250), and uniform deposit ($1,000).
The room deposit and uniform deposit will be refunded.
Q. How long is my obligation to the National Guard?
A. After graduating and commissioning, you are obligated
to serve in the Georgia Army National Guard for at least four
years, or for as many years that you received benefits from
the scholarship. Additionally, you will be required to actively
participate in the Georgia Army National Guard as an enlisted
soldier while a student at NGCSU.
Q: When do I have to join the National Guard?
A: A GMS recipient should join the Guard immediately after
notification of winning the scholarship. Failure to do so
could result in the loss of the scholarship.
Q: What can I do in the Georgia Army National Guard?
A: There are more than 200 jobs available for soldiers enlisting
in the Georgia Army National Guard. These jobs range from
infantry to tankers to medics to supply clerks, and everything
in between. Contact your area National Guard recruiter to
find out which job would be the best for you.
Q: If I am an GMS winner, when do I attend basic training/AIT?
A: It is strongly encouraged that a GMS recipient attends
North Georgia College & State University in the fall following
high school graduation, and then attend basic training/AIT
in the spring in lieu of Spring Semester classes.
Q: Can I be deployed while attending school as a GMS recipient?
A: No. Effective 15 August 2005, under directive from Major
General Poythress, the Adjutant General of the State of Georgia,
Georgia Military Scholarship recipients are non-deployable
as long as they remain enrolled and in good standing with
NGCSU and the Georgia Army National Guard.
Q: What is the college GPA required in order to keep GMS?
A: 2.5
 FOR
MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE GEORGIA MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP
CALL THE CADET RECRUITMENT CENTER AT 1-888-413-9366 OR CONTACT
YOUR NEAREST NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITER.
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