The U.S. Army awards scholarships to high school and college Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) participants. Award amounts and scholarship renewability vary; full-tuition coverage is available.
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based with varying value
- Funds for tuition, room and board, and books
- Only available at participating schools
- Recipients must serve in the Army post-graduation
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be at least 17 and under 31 in year of commissioning
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have an unweighted high school GPA of at least 2.50 if you’re in high school while applying
- Have taken the SAT or ACT
- Pass the Army Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), then the Army Fitness Test (AFT) upon contract completion
- Meet the physical weight and height requirements
- Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard
Application Process
- Ensure you met or will meet all the eligibility criteria
- Create an account in the scholarship application portal
- Contact your school's ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer for further instruction
- Submit all materials in advance of their deadlines
- Follow all guidelines in order to maintain and renew the award
Students may exit the ROTC program without service obligation if they un-enroll upon completion of their freshman year of college. Several targeted scholarships are available for students in certain programs, such as nursing. Consult the U.S. Army website for a full list of participating schools and eligibility details.
