While you gain valuable leadership skills in Army ROTC, you can further your college education at the same time with your ROTC scholarship application.
You’re qualified to apply for a ROTC scholarship—which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage—if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted soldier.
ROTC Scholarship Application Review
Scholarships for ROTC are available for room and board or tuition and fees, and they also include living expenses and book allowances.
You can apply for the scholarships at any of the more than 1,000 participating universities.
Scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic performance and achievements rather than their need for money.
Every scholarship comes with an additional $420 per month for the duration of the academic year, which can be applied to living expenses.
Every scholarship additionally permits $1,200 to be spent on books annually.
Standard Requirements for ROTC Scholarships
To be accepted for any ROTC Scholarship, you must meet these standards:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 17, and under 31 in the year of commissioning
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, unweighted, if you’re in high school while applying
- Have taken the SAT or ACT
- Take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
- Meet the physical height and weight requirements
- Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard
Your Obligation
If you accept the scholarship, you will be responsible for the following future services:
- Eight years of Army service, with the possibility of being awarded a scholarship if you meet the conditions for active duty in the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard.
- Following graduation, you might be able to pursue a civilian profession while working part-time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
How to Apply
Get your scholarship application underway:
- Register for a MyGoArmy account.
- After making an account, go to the Scholarship Application Locator and get in touch with the school’s recruiting officer. The majority of these officers have experience in the military and are aware of the procedures they must follow.
Important Dates
Applications are currently closed after running from March 11, 2024, to March 18, 2024.