Marching into College

Benedictine Cadet Earns Full-Tuition ROTC Scholarship

By Reed Miller ‘23

Each year more than five thousand high school seniors apply for the Marine ROTC scholarship. It is only granted to select individuals who put the time and work in.

Senior Nick Howe was recently informed by Captain Sigmon, the coordinator for NROTC on the East Coast, that he had earned a full Marine ROTC scholarship to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The scholarship is based on 40 percent character, which is determined in two interviews that take place in the application process; 30 percent academics, with a required SAT score of at least 1000. Lastly, 30 percent physical which is based on the applicants one-mile time, push-ups, pullups and sit-ups. This scholarship includes full tuition as well as room and board at Virginia Tech. Howe will also receive a monthly stipend of $250 that