Military
If you are interested in the military, R.O.T.C. and service academies
can be a great way to obtain an excellent education with little or no debt.
There is a military service obligation for graduates of a service academy
or R.O.T.C. Typically, the commitment is four or more years, but it can
be longer for certain positions such as pilots and navigators.
It is important to start early in applications for service academies
and R.O.T.C. Service academies require a nomination from a senator or
congressman, which takes time for a selection process. It is best
to apply for R.O.T.C scholarships at the end of junior year of high school.
The service academies
The United States Service Academies offer an excellent education in
addition to rigorous military and physical training.
A lesser known academy that offers opportunities to become an officer in
several branches of military service is: The United States Merchant Marine Academy
(Kings Point, NY) [U. S. Merchant Marine; also possible Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and
Air Force].
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R.O.T.C.)
R.O.T.C. allows you to attend a regular college and serve as a cadet going
to an R.O.T.C. class and other weekly R.O.T.C. activities.
There are many scholarships available for the different services.
Graduate school
If you are interested in pursuing a career in law or medicine, there
are opportunities to attend graduate school and then serve your country
as a judge advocate general (JAG) or medical professional (doctor, dentist, or
nurse, for example) in the military.
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