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Get Your College Tuition Covered with Army ROTC

Start Your Journey to College and a Career as an Army Officer
Join Army ROTC to gain leadership skills, get your college expenses covered, and graduate with less debt. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements and are available at over 1,000 participating schools. These scholarships can cover tuition and fees or room and board.

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Army Scholarships

Four-Year National Scholarships

For High School Seniors

Apply between February of your junior year and January 10th of your senior year.
Covers full tuition and fees or room and board.
Awarded to the most qualified applicants.

Apply Here for a 4-Year Scholarship

Three-Year Advanced Designee Scholarships (3-YrAD)

Start Your Scholarship Benefits Sophomore Year

Available to students who didn’t receive the 4-Year National Scholarship.
Covers the same benefits, starting the first day of your sophomore year.

Learn More About 3-Year Scholarships

Campus-Based Scholarships

For Current College Students

Three-Year Scholarships: Apply during your freshman year for benefits starting sophomore year.
Two-Year Scholarships: Apply as a sophomore. Basic Course credit or Basic Camp completion is required.
1. Attend ROTC Basic Camp at Fort Knox for 28 days.
2. Earn approximately $700, with travel, food, and lodging expenses covered.

Other Ways to Join ROTC

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

Earn While You Learn

Join the National Guard or Army Reserves while in ROTC.
Earn the following benefits:
1. $450-$500 monthly ROTC stipend.
2. $350 ROTC Kicker.
3. $278+ per month for weekend drill pay.
4. Tuition assistance or 100% public in-state tuition (Guard).
5. Eligibility for the GI Bill or Student Loan Repayment Program.

Learn More About SMP Benefits

Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarships

For Future Guard or Reserve Officers

Available to SMP cadets only.
Covers 2-2.5 years of full tuition or room and board.
Includes a $600 per semester book allowance and a monthly stipend.
Combine with other benefits like drill pay and tuition assistance.

Why Army ROTC?

Leadership Development: Build skills to lead in the Army and beyond.
Financial Benefits: Graduate with less debt.
Adventure: Experience unique opportunities like Basic Camp and advanced training.

Ready to take the next step? Search for Participating ROTC Schools or contact us today to learn how Army ROTC can help you achieve your goals!