Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
ROTC programs are offered at over 1000 colleges and universities across the country. ROTC is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional ethics, but also serves as an officer commissioning program. Students who enroll in an ROTC program are able to prepare for a career in the military, while getting a traditional college education.
The Army, Navy and Air Force each have their own ROTC program. The Marine ROTC program is combined with that of the Navy. The Coast Guard does not have an ROTC program. Upon graduation, members are commissioned by the President to serve as a leader in active, reserve or guard components of each branch.
ROTC Scholarships
Competitive ROTC scholarships are available through each branch of service. By accepting a scholarship, a candidate agrees to serve as a commissioned officer after graduation for a specified amount of active duty and individual ready reserve (IRR). Four-year scholarships provide funding for:
- Tuition
- Other associated fees
- Textbooks
- Uniforms
- Stipend for living expenses
Two- and three-year scholarships are also available.
Am I Eligible?
All ROTC candidates must:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Meet age requirements
- Meet physical requirements
- Meet academic requirements such as stipulated minimum SAT or ACT scores
- Be a high school graduate
- Be able to gain admission to college offering ROTC
- Agree to serve for stipulated number of years of active duty and IRR
Specific requirements and information about each program can be found through the following links:
Army ROTC
Air Force, AFROTC
Navy, NROTC
Marine
