ROTC Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Army ROTC is one of the largest providers of scholarships in the country, making thousands of awards to students every year.

The Army ROTC scholarship program provides financial assistance for the education and training of highly qualified and motivated young men and women who desire to be commissioned as officers in the Army after graduation from college.

Selection

Winners are chosen based on their academic records, SAT/ACT test results, teacher evaluations, extracurricular activities, leadership potential,a physical aptitude exam, and a personal interview.

Basic break down of scholarship selection process is the SAL report:

Scholar: Are you demonstrating good academic standing? SAT/ACT scores? GPA? Special academic awards and achievements? As a cadet your number one priority is academics. Demonstrating good knowledge and ability to learn is essential in the US Army.

Athlete: Physical fitness and discipline is very important in the Army. Are you demonstrating your athleticism? Did you play organized sports? Can you play in a team?

Leader: Are you a leader in your own community? What organizations are you involved in? School events that you participate in? Fraternities, clubs, volunteerism? US Army officers are not only leaders on the battlefield but also in their community, heritage and families.

Contact us for a SAL interview!

Four-Year High School/ National Scholarship Eligibility

The Army ROTC Four-Year high school Scholarship program is available to High School students who apply before graduation from high school. To qualify:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You've taken the SAT or ACT and have a minimum 920 SAT or composite of 19 ACT.
• You must be at least 17 before the scholarship is effective.
• You have competitive high school grades.
• You participate in extracurricular and athletic activities.
• You must be under 27 on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate (Veterans may be granted an age extension of up to four years).
• You agree to accept a commission in the U.S. Army.
• You meet required physical standards.
• Contact us for a SAL interview!

Apply for a Four-Year/ National Scholarship

Two and Three-Year Scholarships Eligibility

The three-year scholarship is available for students already enrolled with between five and seven academic semesters remaining. To qualify:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You have a minimum 920 SAT or composite 19 ACT.
• You have a minimum 2.5 GPA in your college courses.
• You are recommended by the Professor of Military Science.
• You'll be under 27 on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate (Veterans may be granted an age extension of up to four years).
• You meet required physical standards.
• Contact us for a SAL interview!

2-Year/Grad School Scholarship

The two-year scholarship is available for those who have four academic semesters of college remaining. To qualify:

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You must be under 32 years old on the date of your projected commissioning.
• You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in your college courses.
• You are recommended by the Professor of Military Science.
• You meet required physical standards.
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard).
• Contact us for a SAL interview!

In addition to the SAL Scholarship, you may also qualify for a STEM Scholarship if you plan to major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Certain standards also apply for the STEM Scholarship. Make sure to ask our Enrollment and Eligibility Officer if you meet these requirements.
Contact us for a SAL/STEM interview!

Find out more about DoD STEM Scholarships

Leadership, Extracurricular, and Athletic Activities

Our scholarship winners are usually well-rounded, active students with good grades and above average potential. More than half of them have held an office either in one of their classes or the student body. Most are National Honor Society members, and a few are editors of school publications. Many are members of clubs (at school, church, or private organizations), and others are varsity letter winners and varsity team captains. As you can see, we look for achievers with broad interests, leadership ability, and a demonstrated willingness to take on challenges and overcome them.

Army ROTC scholarships are awarded based on applicant merit, not on financial need. 4-year, 3-year, 2.5-year and 2-year scholarships are available to qualified students.

Enlisted Soldiers on Active Duty

The Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program is a two-year program that provides eligible, Active Duty enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree or a two-year graduate degree and earn a commission as an Army Officer.

Find out more about the Green to Gold Program.

Other Financial Assistance

 

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP):

This program allows students to intern as an Officer-in-Training with the US Army Reserve or National Guard. In return these students may have their tuition paid and earn up to $1,400.00 month in spending money. Students who are currently in the National Guard or Reserves may enter the program during their sophomore year and will be non-deployable while in ROTC. Upon graduation all SMP students may compete for active duty or stay in the Guard/Reserves.

Room Scholarships:

USA ROTC awards 21 room scholarships annually to deserving freshman and sophomore students. These scholarships are awarded on merit alone.

Benefits for Eligible Veterans:

• Enter Army ROTC in almost any semester
• Non-deployable from second semester freshman year on
• Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (Option)
• Active Duty
• Branch assignment not based on your current Military Occupational Specialty
• Additional Money for time-in-service
• Scholarships for both Reserves and Active Duty