In-College Programs

The In-College Scholarship ProgramIn-College Scholarship ProgramICSP - open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major, the program is divided into two selection phases, and awards Type 2 (tuition capped at $18,000 per year), Type 3 (tuition capped at $9,000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for 2 or 3 years. (ICSPICSPThe In-College Scholarship Program - open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major, the program is divided into two selection phases, and awards Type 2 (tuition capped at $18,000 per year), Type 3 (tuition capped at $9,000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for 2 or 3 years. ) is open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major. The program is divided into two selection phases and awards Type 2Type 2Pays college tuition and most fees up to $18,000, and pays $900 per year for books. (tuition capped at $18,000 per year), Type 3 (tuition capped at $9000 per year) or Type 6 (tuition capped at $3,000 per year) scholarships for two or three years.

Click here » to contact a detachmentdetachmentThe Air Force ROTC unit at a host university. and begin the application process. THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the ICSP you must:

Be a United States citizen by the end of the projected term of activation
Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test » (AFOQT)
Meet Air Force ROTC weight and body fat standards »
Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test »
Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
Pass a physical examination and be certified as commissioncommissionBestowed upon an AFROTC graduate by the President of the United States recognizing them as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. -qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
Meet the age, moral and other scholarship eligibility requirements » for Air Force ROTC

ICSP Phase One

ICSP Phase One is open only to students enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program.

Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase One by their school’s AFROTCAFROTCAir Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commandercommanderThe officer in charge of running an Air Force unit's day-to-day operations. . Nominees for each detachment are rank-ordered by the detachment commander based on their leadership ability, grades, fitness and overall participation in the Air Force ROTC program. Headquarters AFROTCAFROTCAir Force Reserve Officer Training Corps makes the final decision and awards scholarships. The nomination deadline is between February 10 and February 28 of each year.

All cadets selected through ICSP Phase One are awarded a Type 2 scholarship (capped at $18,000 per year for tuition, $900 per year for books).

Freshmen nominees are awarded three-year scholarships and sophomore nominees are awarded two-year scholarships. All scholarships activate the following fall term.

ICSP Phase Two

ICSP Phase Two is open to college freshmen and sophomores in any major. ICSP Phase One nonselects and students not enrolled in Air Force ROTC are eligible to apply for ICSP Phase Two.

Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase Two by the commander of the detachment serving the school where they attend or the school where they will attend once they join Air Force ROTC. Students not currently enrolled in Air Force ROTC must be interviewed by the detachment commander or his/her designee.

The deadline for detachments to submit a nomination is June 30. The board meets in July, and those selected are typically notified by August 1 of each year.

A limited number of cadets selected through ICSP Phase Two are awarded a Type 2 scholarship (capped at $18,000 per year for tuition, $900 per year for books). Most scholarship selected students are awarded a Type 3 scholarship (capped at $9,000 per year for tuition and $900 per year for books).

Freshmen nominees are awarded three-year scholarships, and sophomore nominees are awarded two-year scholarships. All scholarships activate the following fall term.

ICSP Phase Three

Depending on officer production and funding, a limited number of qualified sophomore ICSP Phase Two nonselects may be offered Type 6 scholarships.

This process takes place at the same time ICSP Phase Two results are released.

How to Apply

Applications for ICSP Phases One and Two are processed at the Air Force ROTC detachment. Contact the detachment serving the school you attend or desire to attend to begin the application process. To locate a detachment, click here ».

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