Scholarships

In addition to world-class leadership, Army ROTC also offers generous scholarships to qualified students.

These scholarships are based solely on the student's merits - not financial needs. They can defray the full cost of tuition and provide additional tax-free allowances for books and necessary fees.

Additionally, those on Army ROTC scholarship are eligible to receive a tax-free stipend of up to $500 per month - for up to 10 months a year -- to defray living expenses. In those instances in which the cost of room and board exceeds tuition expenses, scholarship winners may elect to have the cost of their room and board paid in lieu of their tuition. 

Four-Year Scholarship Opportunities

Students still in high school may apply for a four-year scholarship. Eligibility requirements include:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 26
• Have a High School Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.50
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
• Meet the 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)

Three-Year Scholarship Opportunities

The three-year Army ROTC scholarship is available for students already enrolled in a college or university with three academic years remaining in order to complete their degree. Eligibility requirements include:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between ages 17 and 27
• Have a college GPA of at least 2.5
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
• Meet the 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)

Two-Year Scholarship Opportunities

Those with only two years of college remaining are eligible to compete for a Two-Year Army ROTC scholarship. Eligibility requirements include:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be between ages 17 and 27
• Have a college GPA of at least 2.5
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Meet the 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)

Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarships

Many students hope to combine a career in the private sector with service as an Officer in the Reserve Components. For those individuals, the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship presents an ideal opportunity.

If selected for one of these scholarships, the student will be guaranteed placement into the Reserve Components upon becoming a lieutenant. In this way they can serve the nation as an Army Officer, while still pursuing employment opportunities in the private sector of the economy.