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    Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship Program

    U.S. Army · State program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Amount varies

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship Program, provided by the U.S. Army, is designed for Cadets who want to obtain a commission as an officer in the Army National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve. This program ensures that participating Cadets receive a guaranteed Reserve Component assignment.

    The scholarship helps cover college expenses, and Cadets who are military occupational skill-qualified can also receive Selected Reserve-Montgomery GI Bill and Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) Kicker benefits. Because participants also take part in the SMP, those serving in the Army National Guard may utilize available State Tuition Assistance to cover tuition and fees, allowing them to apply their GRFD scholarship funds toward room and board expenses.

    Applicants should complete the FAFSA to coordinate this military aid with other federal student financial assistance. For current application dates and deadlines, please see the official page.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Vermont
    • Undergraduate
    • Usable at: 4-year college
    • For Cadets interested in obtaining a commission as an officer in the Army National Guard or US Army Reserve with a guarantee for a Reserve Component assignment.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Amount varies
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Not stated
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Apply through the military science department or ROTC program at your participating college or university.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    U.S. Army
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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