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Qiyam Stewart a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. As an Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College, Qiyam has worked in the admissions office and interviewed prospective high school students applying to Kenyon. Qiyam currently attends Kenyon College as a Philosophy major and double concentration in Law & Society and African Diaspora Studies.

Posted: September 17th, 2021

The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) makes it possible for college students to earn their degree while training to become commissioned officers in the United States Military. If this is you, there are so many resources, including ROTC Scholarships, that can help you to get through college with relative financial ease!

• Top ROTC Scholarships in 2021
• Summary of Scholarships

If you are looking to serve in the United States military as a college-educated officer, keep on reading to learn about the top ROTC scholarships.

Also read: Top scholarships for veterans

Top ROTC scholarships in 2021

Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship

• Eligibility: Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, ROTC students, honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, or direct descendants of an AFCEA members. Also, full-time college/university student at an accredited institution in the state of Georgia. See website for details
• Amount:  $1,000
• Deadline: November 30, 2021

Air Force ROTC High Schooler Scholarships

• Eligibility: SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26 and a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must be  US citizens and agree to a physical exam.
• Amount: $18,000-Full Scholarship (Save for room and board)
• Deadline: December 31, 2021 

Air Force ROTC Current Student Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students must be a US citizen. Physical Exam. GPA to be assessed by the individual commander. Must maintain 2.5 no matter what.
• Amount: $18,000-Full Scholarship (Save for room and board)
• Deadline: December 31, 2021 

Navy ROTC Scholarships

• Eligibility: Students must be  US citizens, have a 2.75 GPA minimum, and at least a 21 Math/ 22 English ACT or 540 Math, 550 English on the SAT. Student must attend one of the five colleges mentioned in their application
• Amount: Up to a full tuition scholarship
• Deadline: January 31, 2022

Army ROTC Study.com Scholarship

• Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Residents enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled (or accepted) in the school’s Army ROTC program. Graduating high school seniors who meet the above-mentioned criteria may apply. See website for details
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: April 1, 2022

Army ROTC Current Student Scholarships

• Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 26, and have a high school GPA of at least 2.50. A minimum score of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) is also required
• Amount: Varying (up to full scholarship)
• Deadline: Varying (depends upon institution)

Army ROTC High Schooler Scholarships

• Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 26, and have a high school GPA of at least 2.50. Minimum score of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores) required
• Amount: Varying (up to full scholarship)  
• Deadline: Varies (four rounds throughout each year)

Summary of scholarships

1. Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship
2. Air Force ROTC High Schooler Scholarships
3. Air Force ROTC Current Student Scholarships
4. Navy ROTC Scholarships
5. Army ROTC Study.com Scholarship
6. Army ROTC Current Student Scholarships
7. Army ROTC High Schooler Scholarships

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