Each year, Army ROTC awards scholarships to thousands of students, regardless of financial need. These scholarships may be worth up to $88,000 in tuition and fees, and include stipends up to $5,000 per academic year and a book allowance of $1200.

Since these scholarships provide so much, only the best in terms of academics, athleticism, and leadership, receive them. Excellent grades, high SAT/ACT scores, community leadership, extracurricular activities, and superior physical fitness are all important factors in the selection process. There are high standards for earning a scholarship, but doing so will be an achievement that you can be proud of for life.

In addition to being proud of a four-year scholarship, you will also be proud upon completion of your academic and military curriculum, when you are commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the Army. Almost all Cadets are commissioned into active duty, but there is an opportunity to request Reserve Forces Duty.

For additional information on scholarships and Army ROTC, fill out an information request form.


Four Year Scholarship                                                                                     TOP

Apply for a four-year scholarship while you are still in high school, and you can attend college virtually free! A four-year scholarship will cover full tuition and fees, and includes an annual stipend of $300 per month in your first year, increasing to $500 per month in your fourth. Additionally, you will receive a $1200 each year for books.

At RIT and the University of Rochester (a partnership school), four-year scholarship winners also receive a matching incentive that covers room and board for all four years. With tuition, fees, room, and board covered, and a monthly stipend, ROTC is a fantastic way to pay for college and living expenses, all while receiving some of the best leadership training in the world - it doesn't get better than that!
Three Year Scholarship                                                                                   TOP

Three-year scholarships will cover tuition and fees for three years and are great for first-year college students. A monthly stipend, starting at $350 per month for sophomores increasing to $500 per month for seniors, and a book allowance of $1200 per year, are included with them. As with the four-year scholarship, academics, athletics and leadership are considered in the selection process. Those who excel in each of those areas will be very competitive for a three-year scholarship.
Three Year Advanced Designee Scholarship                                                 TOP

Three-year advanced designee scholarships are similar to three-year scholarships in terms of benefits, except that they are open to high school students, who will receive the scholarship in their sophomore year.
Two Year Scholarship                                                                                      TOP

Two-year scholarships are available to those who have two years of academics left (graduate and undergraduate). You can receive a two-year scholarship prior to that, but you will not receive benefits until then. Those who receive a two-year scholarship will attend the Leadership Training Course (LTC) in the summer before the two-year scholarship period in order to complete the Basic Course requirement.
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship                                              TOP

Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty (GRFD) scholarships provide two-years worth of benefits. Instead of commissioning into active duty however, you will commissioned into the Army Reserves. If you know that you want to be in the Reserves, then this may be the scholarship for you. GRFD scholarships are available to high school students through college sophomores.
National Guard Duty Scholarship                                                                   TOP

The Army National Guard (ARNG) also offers two- and three-year scholarships. If you earn and accept one of these, you will be commissioned into the Army National Guard.
Green-to-Gold Scholarship                                                                              TOP

Green-to-Gold scholarships are awarded to talented Soldiers who wish to attend college. As with all the other scholarships, only the best Soldiers are selected. Additionally, such Soldiers must have served at least two years on active duty to apply. There are several options available, including two-year, three-year, and four-year scholarships, and a two-year non-scholarship.