🎓 Education

ROTC Scholarships

Full-tuition scholarships in exchange for a commissioned-officer service commitment.

Official sourceU.S. Army / U.S. Navy / U.S. Air Force
Official website
Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing

What it is

Army, Navy (including Marine option), and Air Force ROTC award merit-based scholarships that cover full tuition, fees, a book stipend, and a monthly living stipend at hundreds of participating colleges.

How much it pays
Full tuition + fees, book allowance, monthly stipend (amount varies by year in school and program).

Who qualifies

  • U.S. citizen, minimum age 17 by scholarship start, meet academic and physical standards.
  • Commit to serve as a commissioned officer after graduation.

How to apply

  1. 1Apply directly to Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC (deadlines are typically in the fall of the senior year of high school).
  2. 2Complete DODMERB medical exam and fitness assessment.
  3. 3Selected scholars enroll at a participating college and join the ROTC unit.
Apply on the official website