U.S. Navy

The priority in the Navy is people.  The Navy provides a positive environment for personal growth within a framework of technical training, education and service with honor.

With the technological revolution, there is a new breed of sailor, the technical expert.  There are over 60 different career fields that offer growth opportunities for young people. Education in the Navy begins with recruit training and continued throughout Naval service. You can be guaranteed a basic technical school in the occupational specialty that you choose, many of which are fully accredited by the American Council on Education. Also, the Navy College Center helps Navy men and women focus on their educational goals and attain them through enrollment in college, vocational and technical schools.  At sea, sailors can earn college credits through the Program for Afloat College Education.

Nuclear Power Program

Long considered the most technical program in the U.S. Armed Forces, this program is available for qualified male and female high school graduates.  Applicants enter the Nuclear Power Program at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools as either electricians, machinists, or electronics technicians.  Following technical school, in-depth technical training and hands-on operation of a nuclear power plant completes the training pipeline.  Graduates are then stationed aboard many nuclear powered vessels.

If you have a strong math / science background, you could qualify for this training.  Applicants accepted in to the program can receive sign on bonuses of up to $25,000 or the Navy College Fund worth $50,000.  Re-enlistment bonuses of up to $75,000 are also available.

Advanced Electronics Computer Field

This program is open for qualified men and women who are high school graduates.  Candidates accepted in to the program enter at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools leading to careers as Data Systems Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Sonar Technicians, Fire Control Technicians, and several others. You can expect state of the art training in the operation and maintenance of satellites, local and interior communication systems, radars, computer LANS, complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used in advanced weapons systems. This is just a small sample of the advanced electronics and computer field. 

NROTC

The NROTC Scholarship Program for young college-bound men and women provides funding up to $180,000 for four years of college tuition, text books, other fees of an instructional nature, as well as a monthly stipend of $250 per month for the freshman year increasing to $400 per month by the senior year.

While enrolled within the NROTC program, students have a chance to develop their leadership skills, while earning a bachelor's degree at one of more than 160 colleges and universities through the NROTC program.  Additionally, each summer, students are given exposure to various communities within the Navy.  Upon graduation, NROTC students will have achieved a degree without having to face the financial burden of student loans; and will look forward to an immediate position as a United States Naval Officer.  The challenges of being a Naval Officer upon graduation are limitless. 

OFFICER SCHOLARSHIPS

All officer program scholarships lead to an exciting and challenging job as a United States Naval Officer, powering young men and women into executive-level, decision making positions that provide them with much more responsibility at a younger age, than they would find in the private sector.

The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program

Qualified students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) are eligible for a Navy Health Professions Scholarship.  Begin with a $20,000 sign up bonus, plus receive up to four years of full tuition, books, fees, and necessary equipment, as well as a $1,992 stipend per month to spend any way you see fit.  Upon being commissioned as an Ensign, United States Navy, these young men and women will have the exciting opportunity to gain further training at no cost, work within their health disciplines, and meet the leadership challenges and responsibilities of a United States Naval Officer.

The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)

The HSCP offers students in certain health disciplines ((dentistry, medicine, and optometry) in pursuit of graduate degrees a chance to further their education, without incurring the associated financial costs.  This offers 4 years pay and allowances equivalent to those earned by an E-6 in the military – Salary and allowances range from $2990 to $5000 depending on the location of the school. 

Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC)

College juniors and seniors who qualify for this highly selective and competitive program receive a $15,000 initial signing bonus, as well as approximately $2990 to $5000 per month to finish college (depending on location of school).  Upon graduation, NUPOCs receive further training through the Navy's own engineering program.  NUPOCs receive an additional $2,000 upon successful completion of training.
NUPOCs receive the best pay, bonuses, and promotions within the Navy.  These highly motivated officers serve in jobs operating multi-million dollar platforms ranging from nuclear powered submarines, to nuclear powered aircraft carriers, as well as managing and supervising the men and women who run the propulsion plants within these platforms.

The NUPOC program turns out the most sought after engineers in the Navy, as well as leaders in the corporate arena.

The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)

The BDCP is designed to provide financial incentive for college students to complete Baccalaureate Degree requirements.  BDCP participants must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale).  These students will receive the full active duty pay and allowances of an E-3 within the Navy ($2736 to $4300 depending on location), for up to 36 months while earning their Baccalaureate Degrees. 

Upon completing their Bachelor's degree requirements, qualified applicants may be accepted into most officer communities, including surface warfare, aviation, SEAL, explosive ordnance disposal, supply, aeronautical maintenance duty, intelligence, cryptology, or oceanography.  Regardless of the community chosen, participants have the opportunity to face the challenging role of being a United States Naval officer.  For more information, write or call to:

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Navy Recruiting District New York 1975 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY  11554 Contact: 866- FOR-NAVY