Do you want to serve your local community and nation after college as an Army officer? If so, the Army ROTC scholarship may be for you. The Army ROTC scholarship pays either all tuition and fees or room and meals up to $10K a year. In return, recipients commission as Army officers in either the Active Duty Force, the Army Reserves or the National Guard.
ROTC National Scholarship Application round opens: 12 June 2022
Army ROTC National Scholarship Board dates for the School Year 2022-2023
1st High School Scholarship Selection Board: 17-21 October 2022
2nd High School Scholarship Selection Board: 23-27 January 2023
3rd High School Scholarship Selection Board: 13-17 March 2023
If you enlist or are currently enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves, National Guard, or other branch of military service, you are considered ineligible to receive a General Army ROTC Scholarship.
For ALL Army ROTC Scholarships, Cadet Command utilizes the following three criteria areas to determine eligibility and awards. This is a competitive process, just because you are qualified does not mean you will automatically receive a scholarship.
Scholar criteria is determined from your high school grades and SAT or ACT scores. The higher your grades and scores, the better your chances.
Athlete criteria is determined by your participation in sports, your performance on the Physical Fitness Assessment, and whether or not you meet the Army's height and weight standards. The better your physical and athletic ability, the better your chances.
Leader criteria is determined by your participation in leadership positions in extra-curricular activities both in and out of high school during your high school years. Particular emphasis is placed on leadership positions you may have held on sports teams, volunteer activities, part-time work, clubs, scouting, church, etc.
Rising high school seniors may apply for the scholarship as early as mid-June between junior and senior year. A National Board awards 4-year and 3-year advance-designee scholarships worth up to $57,000.
The scholarship can pay either tuition and fees or room and meals; a $420/month stipend, and $1,200 per year for books. They are awarded based on high academic achievement, excellence in athletics, and demonstrated leadership skills. After graduating from the University of North Georgia, Army ROTC Scholarship recipients will serve as an officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
Note: For Georgia residents who are eligible for the HOPE scholarship, it can be used in conjunction with an Army ROTC Scholarship. Hope can only be applied to tuition. The Army ROTC scholarship can be used to pay for room and meals. Georgia residents on the ROTC scholarship will also receive up to $2,000 in grants from the State of Georgia at the end of each semester after contracting.
Ready to Apply? Application Instructions
These Army ROTC Scholarships are for Cadets who are interested in earning a bachelor's degree in Arabic, Chinese, or Russian. Applicants should apply for the General Army ROTC Scholarship (see above) first. If not awarded a General Army ROTC Scholarship, then contact the Army ROTC Recruiting Operations Officer, Mr. Killeen at greg.killeen@ung.edu to apply for the Critical Language Scholarship. Applicant must major in either Arabic, Chinese, or Russian but the scholarship terms are the same as for the general scholarship.
Soldiers in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve who want to commission as Lieutenants in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve after college, are eligible to apply for this scholarship after you start as a Cadet as UNG. The scholarship will pay either tuition and fees or room and meals; a monthly stipend; and $1,200 per year for books. For for more information contact Mr. Killeen at greg.killeen@ung.edu.