tuition and fees. Cadets who are already receiving other scholarships may opt for their ROTC scholarship to cover room and board instead. Contracted cadets also receive a monthly stipend of up to $500.
Cadets also have the opportunity to apply for specialized training programs over the summer. Tese programs in- clude the U.S. Army’s Airborne School, Air Assault School, Mountain Warfare School, Northern Warfare School, Sapper Leader Course, and the Nurse Summer Training Program.
In addition, Cadet Troop Leader Train- ing provides cadets the opportunity to serve in lieutenant-level leadership positions in active-duty Army Table of Organization and Equipment units over a three- to four-week period. And the
Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program allows hundreds of cadets to travel the globe and immerse themselves in foreign cultures, learning more about how others view the U.S.
Army ROTC is, in fact, widely regard- ed as the best leadership course in the world. Its training is designed to prepare cadets for whatever leadership challeng- es they may encounter — whether in military or corporate settings.
“Supporting the army coincides with NGU’s mission to prepare students to become better, contributing members of society,” says Dr. Randall Pannell, for- mer NGU interim president and chief academic officer.
Pannell was instrumental in recruiting McManus and his family to give to
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NGU’s ROTC program and, thus, offer countless opportunities to current and future NGU students.
“Our military needs more soldiers with the character of NGU graduates,” Pan- nell adds.
Learn more about NGU’s ROTC program at
ngu.edu/rotc.
Pictured from left: Sgt. 1st Class Trey Anthony (South Carolina National Guard recruiter); Dr. Bill McManus (psychology professor); Caleb Temples (cadet); and Al Williams (ROTC scholarship and enroll- ment officer)
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