ROTC Scholarships

Scholarships for High School Students

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Types 4-Year and 3-Year AD (Advanced Designee)
Benefits Full tuition per year, $1,200 per year for books, plus First-Year students receive $3,000; Sophomores $3,500; Juniors $4,500; and Seniors receive $5,000 per year for expenses. Housing and food or similar benefit granted by several schools.
Eligibility Must meet all basic requirements plus the following: 920 SAT score or 19 ACT Score
Submission Timelines

Applications are submitted over the internet to Cadet Command by 10 January of the Senior Year.

3 National ROTC Scholarship board deadlines during HS Senior year are: Board 1: 13 OCT, Board 2: 7 JAN, Board 3: 4 MAR

Obligations

In School:
Attend Military Science Class, Leadership Lab, and Physical Training. Attend Leadership Development Assessment Camp.

After graduation:
4 years on active duty as a commissioned officer, followed by four years in the National Guard, Reserves, or Individual Ready Reserves

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Campus-Based Scholarship Program for College Students (grad/undergrad)

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Types 3-Year, 2-Year, and 2-Year GRFD (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty)
Benefits Full tuition per year, $1,200 per year for books, plus First-Year students receive $3,000; Sophomores $3,500; Juniors $4,500; and Seniors receive $5,000 per year for expenses.
Eligibility

Must meet all basic requirements plus the following:

  • All types: Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA before the scholarship period begins.
  • 2-Year, 2-Year GRFD: Complete sophomore year before scholarship period begins.
  • 3-Year: Complete year one before scholarship period begins.
Submission Timelines Applications are due to the ROTC Office by 1 Feb each year.
Obligations

In School:

  • Attend Military Science Class, Leadership Lab, and Physical Training. Attend Leadership Development Assessment Camp.

After graduation:

2- and 3-Year:

  • 4 years on active duty as a commissioned officer, followed by four years in the National Guard, Reserves, or Individual Ready Reserves

GRFD:

  • 8 years in the Guard or Reserves

Scholarships for Military Personnel (Green-to-Gold Scholarship Program)

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Details

Types 2-, 3-, and 4-Year
Benefits Full tuition per year, $1,200 per year for books, plus First-Year students receive $3,000; Sophomores $3,500; Juniors $4,500; and Seniors receive $5,000 per year for expenses.
Submission Timelines Applications are due to Cadet Command by 15 Apr.
Obligations

In School:

  • Attend Military Science Class, Leadership Lab, and Physical Training. Attend Leadership Development Assessment Camp.

After graduation:

  • 4 years on active duty as a commissioned officer, followed by four years in the National Guard, Reserves, or Individual Ready Reserves