Hip Pocket Scholarship

This is the Army ROTC “Green to Gold” scholarship program for soldiers to “earn while you learn.” This provides an opportunity for active duty Army service members to complete their bachelor’s degree and obtain commission at the same time. Division commanders nominate two, three, and four-year scholarships under the HIP Pocket program to soldiers who exhibit potential for continued, outstanding service to the U.S. Army as an officer. There are a number of qualifying indicators, but most notable are: you must be under 31 years old, a U.S. citizen, not be on a temporary/permanent PT profile, and have either a minimum GPA of 2.5 (for college-attending soldiers) or a minimum SAT of 1000 and/or ACT of 19 (if no college-level coursework has been completed). The scholarship will cover full tuition, provide a book and supply stipend of $1,200, and supply a monthly living expense of $420 for up to ten months per year.