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Can you do ROTC and then Hpsp?
Once the education delay is granted by ROTC, candidates can apply for the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). The HPSP scholarship is virtually guaranteed if the candidate has a letter of admission to an accredited medical school.
Can you go to medical school after ROTC?
Air Force ROTC cadets can also apply for the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) that allows students to attend a civilian medical school of their choice. If accepted, students will be granted an educational delay to finish their active duty service commitment after finishing medical school.
Can you apply for multiple ROTC scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for any service’s ROTC scholarships. I applied for both Navy and Army scholarships in college. At the same time.
Prospective students compete for scholarships that cover some or all of the medical school years. The Air Force offers one- to four-year scholarships, the Army offers one- to four-year scholarships and the Navy offers three to four year scholarships….Health Professions Scholarship Program.
| Abbreviation | HPSP |
|---|---|
| Purpose | medical education |
How selective is Hpsp?
How competitive is Army HPSP? The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) is not itself as rigorous as getting into medical school ( i.e. there are not 50x as many candidates in the HPSP class as spots are). It is competitive because it is a competitive medical school.
How hard is it to get an Nrotc scholarship?
Navy ROTC. This is a more difficult scholarship to obtain than the Army and Air Force Scholarship. For the academic year 2018-2019, more than 5,000 high school senior applications for the scholarship were reviewed. About 1,500 applicants were awarded a scholarship.
It is competitive because it is a competitive medical school. Generally speaking, if you’re good enough for schools with US M.D. (allopathic doctor) or D.O. (osteopathic doctor), you ‘re good enough for HPSP.
Does HPSP count towards time in service?
Time spent in an active duty residency does not count towards your HPSP payback commitment. Once finished with your residency training, you will be required to return to active duty to fulfill your HPSP commitment unless approved to pursue a fellowship.