πŸŽ“ U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship

The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship offers full tuition and mandatory fees OR room and board at participating colleges. In addition, cadets receive:

  • $420/month tax-free subsistence allowance (up to 10 months/year)
  • $1,200/year for textbooks, equipment, and classroom supplies

πŸ“‹ Application Details

Apply between 12 June and 4 February via the Army ROTC portal:

https://hs.usarmyrotc.com (external link)

πŸ›‘οΈ Minimum Eligibility Requirements

GPA 2.5 cumulative high school GPA
Age 17–26 years old
SAT / ACT Test scores required (no minimum cutoff)
Civil Conviction Explain infractions and secure waiver, if needed

Note: These are minimums β€” competitive applicants often exceed them.

πŸ“Ž Additional Resources


πŸ›‘οΈ Minuteman Campaign – GRFD Scholarship

The Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Minuteman Scholarship is ideal for students committed to serving in the Army Reserve. It provides:

  • Full tuition & fees OR up to $12,000/year for room and board
  • Guaranteed placement into the Army Reserve upon commissioning
  • Enhanced training and mentorship during college years

Learn more at: https://www.usar.army.mil/MinutemanCampaign/ (external link)

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πŸŽ“ U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship

The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship offers full tuition and mandatory fees OR room and board at participating colleges. In addition, cadets receive:

  • $420/month tax-free subsistence allowance (up to 10 months/year)
  • $1,200/year for textbooks, equipment, and classroom supplies

πŸ“‹ Application Details

Apply between 12 June and 4 February via the Army ROTC portal:

https://hs.usarmyrotc.com (external link)

πŸ›‘οΈ Minimum Eligibility Requirements

GPA 2.5 cumulative high school GPA
Age 17–26 years old
SAT / ACT Test scores required (no minimum cutoff)
Civil Conviction Explain infractions and secure waiver, if needed

Note: These are minimums β€” competitive applicants often exceed them.

πŸ“Ž Additional Resources


πŸ›‘οΈ Minuteman Campaign – GRFD Scholarship

The Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Minuteman Scholarship is ideal for students committed to serving in the Army Reserve. It provides:

  • Full tuition & fees OR up to $12,000/year for room and board
  • Guaranteed placement into the Army Reserve upon commissioning
  • Enhanced training and mentorship during college years

Learn more at: https://www.usar.army.mil/MinutemanCampaign/ (external link)