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Can You get a Scholarship for ROTC?

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, or ROTC, offers scholarships for college. ROTC scholarships are merit awards and go to students who commit to serving in the military. There are also many other military scholarships for military spouses, their children and veterans.

ROTC programs train college students for future military services in the US Army, Air Force or Navy. The scholarships are available at colleges that partner with the ROTC around the nation.

How Can You Qualify for a ROTC Scholarship?

To qualify for an ROTC scholarship, you must meet certain standards. You must be a US citizen. You must also have a high school diploma and be 17 years old. These vary by military branch who may assess your financial need.

Also, the ROTC looks for academic excellence and physical fitness. Students must meet a specific range of GPA, SAT or ACT scores.  

Many scholarships go to students who plan to major in a field that is useful in the military too. Ones like engineering, nursing, computer science, and foreign languages.

How Does a Scholarship Work?

The ROTC partners with colleges that take part in their programs. If you accept an ROTC scholarship, you must sign a contract.

The contract has two parts. First, you must complete while in school, the other when you graduate.

When you are in school as a cadet, you take part in ROTC courses along with other college courses. The ROTC courses discuss the history and operations of the military branch you joined.

When you graduate, depending on the branch you signed with, you must serve in the military.

• Army scholarship holders serve 8 years (four years of active duty and four years in the reserves)
• Navy scholarship holders serve four to five years of active duty
• Air Force scholarship holders serve four to six years of active duty and ten years for cadets trained as pilots

But, if you get a scholarship as a freshman, you can leave the ROTC at the end of your freshman year. Then, the ROTC will cover its share of your freshman expenses with no further obligation on your part.

Why Consider Scholarships for ROTC Programs?

These scholarships can be useful if your goal is to earn a college degree. Scholarships can cover tuition, fees, books and other student necessities.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average cost of tuition, fees, room, and board were about $17,237 at public college. In comparison, total college costs at private nonprofit schools were $44,551 and $25,431 at private for profit schools.

Most scholarships are generous and tend to cover the costs for full tuition, fees, and textbooks for four years of college. Plus, they may give a monthly stipend for personal expenses. 

Army ROTC, for instance, offers two, three and four year scholarships, which pay full tuition and fees. Additionally, they offer a separate allowance for books, plus a monthly stipend of up to $5,000 a year.

List of ROTC Scholarships

Check out our list of ROTC scholarships below. We have 14,097 awards worth $333M.

Columbia College of Missouri ROTC Award

This award is for U.S. students who are currently enrolled at or planning to attend Columbia College of Missouri. The student must be a recipient of an ROTC scholarship.

Total: $16032

Awards: 10

Deadline: February 01, 2021

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Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship

U.S. students who are between the ages of 17 and 26 and have a high school diploma and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher are eligible for this award. Applicants must have SAT/ACT scores of 1000/19 or higher.

Total: $30000

Awards: 1500

Deadline: February 04, 2021

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Army ROTC Scholarship

Students who participate in Army ROTC are eligible for a variety of two-year, three-year, and four-year scholarships that can cover up to the full cost of tuition.

Total: $1

Awards: 13000

Deadline: February 04, 2021

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AFCEA ROTC Scholarship

U.S. college sophomores or juniors enrolled in ROTC are eligible for this award. Students must major in fields that are directly related to the mission of AFCEA and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Total: $2500

Awards: 16

Deadline: April 10

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NROTC 2-Year Scholarship

The Navy ROTC 2 -year scholarship is a full tuition scholarship to a partner college or university. It also pays all colleges/university educational fees and provides uniforms and Naval Science textbooks as well as a stipend for textbooks (currently $750 per academic year ($375 per semester or $250 per quarter) and a Summer Cruise. Students also get a subsistence allowance each academic month: (Sophomore – $300/month, Junior $350/month, Senior – $400/month).

Total: $3000

Awards: 10

Deadline: May 31

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NROTC 3-Year Scholarship

The Navy ROTC 3 -year scholarship is a full tuition scholarship to a partner college or university. It also pays all colleges/university educational fees and provides uniforms and Naval Science textbooks as well as a stipend for textbooks (currently $750 per academic year ($375 per semester or $250 per quarter) and 2 cruises. Students also get a subsistence allowance each academic month: (Sophomore – $300/month, Junior – $350/month, Senior – $400/month).

Total: $3000

Awards: 10

Deadline: May 31

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Drummond Law Firm Scholarship

Drummond Law Firm offers a $1,000 scholarship. Eligible applicants must be high-school students currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program that has been accepted to and will be attending a post-high school institution in the United States. Students currently enrolled in a college and are members of their college’s ROTC program or U.S Military Veterans that is currently enrolled in post-high school institution or graduate school are also eligible.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30

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Army ROTC Nursing 2 -Year Scholarship

Nursing students who are also Army ROTC Cadets may benefit from extensive one-on-one mentoring and training. The paid, three-week Nurse Summer Training Program assigns Cadets to Army hospitals throughout the U.S. and Germany. The nursing program also introduces you to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and to the roles and duties of an Army Nurse Corps Officer. Under the supervision of an experienced Army Nurse Corps Officer, you will obtain hands-on experience.

Total: $5000

Awards: 10

Deadline: 

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Army ROTC Nursing 4 -Year Scholarship

Nursing students who are also Army ROTC Cadets have an opportunity for a unique summer nursing experience. The paid, three-week Nurse Summer Training Program assigns Cadets to Army hospitals throughout the U.S. and Germany. The nursing program also introduces you to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) and to the roles and duties of an Army Nurse Corps Officer. Under the supervision of an experienced Army Nurse Corps Officer, you will obtain hands-on experience.

Total: $5000

Awards: 10

Deadline: 

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NROTC Preparatory Scholarship

The mission of the NROTC Preparatory Programs (NPP) is to expand NROTC opportunities to underserved or disadvantaged populations to produce a more diverse inclusive Navy officer corps. High school students may apply for one-year university, or privately funded scholarships to support room, board and tuition while enrolled in a university NROTC preparatory program. University NROTC Prep programs are designed to improve midshipman candidates’ academic and life skills to prepare for the rigorous NROTC academic program.

Total: $5000

Awards: 10

Deadline: 

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