Top 31 ROTC Scholarships in March 2026

Ethyl and Armin Wiebke Memorial Scholarship applicants must (1) have served, or be currently serving in the United States Marine Corps or Reserve, (2) be a direct descendant by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve, (3) be a sibling or a descendant of a sibling by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve, (4) be a spouse of a Marine, (5) have completed two years in a Marine Corps JROTC program, or (6) be currently active in the Young Marines Program. All applicants must also be sponsored by a WMA member and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Lily H. Gridley Memorial Scholarship applicants must (1) have served, or be currently serving in the United States Marine Corps or Reserve, (2) be a direct descendant by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve, (3) be a sibling or a descendant of a sibling by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve, (4) be a spouse of a Marine, or (5) have completed two years in a Marine Corps JROTC program. All applicants must be sponsored by a WMA member. Two letters of reference are required. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. If you meet one of the above eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or former marine, or are related to, descended from, or married to one? Alternatively, have you completed two years in a Marine Corps JROTC program? If so, you may be eligible for some of the many Women Marines Association Memorial Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $500 and $5,000 to winning applicants. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the WMA (Women Marines Association) website. Bear in mind that all applicants must be sponsored by a WMA member. If you do fit the criteria for any of the scholarships, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Military Officers Association of Sarasota JROTC Leadership Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Sarasota County, Florida, who are members of JROTC. Students attending Booker, Riverview, Sarasota, Sarasota Military Academy, or Venice senior high schools who exhibit leadership abilities are welcome to apply.Show Less

The U.S. Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for incoming college freshmen who will join the ROTC program at their institution and have a passion for nursing. To be eligible for this one-time award, applicants must have been accepted into an accredited nursing program, pass the ROTC physical evaluation, take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and be a U.S. citizen with a qualifying SAT or ACT score. For the 2025-2026 school year, applications must have been started by March 4, 2026, and completed by March 16, 2026, to be considered. To learn more about the application process, we recommend reaching out to the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend. Don't miss out on this chance to pursue your nursing dreams while serving your country!Show Less

Are you a current college student interested in joining the Army after college?  If so, consider applying for the Army ROTC College Scholarships! The scholarships are open to current college students who meet the physical requirements of an Army fitness test. Applicants must also be willing to commit to either full- or part-time service in the U.S. Army after graduation if they are granted the scholarship. The United States Army offers this scholarship and other programs to relieve the financial pressure on future servicemen and women as they pursue their education and army training. Multiple recipients are chosen to receive up to 100% tuition coverage, in addition to receiving a monthly stipend of $420 per month. Lastly, scholarship recipients also receive up to $1,200 per year to pay for books and housing. If you are interested in serving in the Army upon graduation and would some financial help getting there, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college student interested in serving in the U.S. Air Force? If so, consider applying for the U.S. Air Force In-College Scholarship Program! The ISCP is open to college freshmen and sophomores in specific majors whose universities host an Air Force ROTC program and who have completed at least one term as full-time students.  The U.S. Air Force ROTC offers the scholarship program as a way to support students and develop leaders for future members of the air force. Thus, students who are selected for the program must accept a commission as an Air or Space Force officer and serve at least four years on active duty. In addition to this, chosen applicants may receive scholarships in varying amounts to help with their tuition costs. Bear in mind that there is no formal application process for the Program. Rather, Air Force ROTC staff evaluate and nominate cadets themselves. For more details on the In-College Scholarship Program, we recommend contacting your school’s AFROTC detachment. Show Less

Are you an ROTC student who wants to improve your language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills? If so, consider applying for the Project GO Scholarship! The Project GO Scholarship is open to ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) and PLC (Marine Platoon Leaders Class) students planning to improve their language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills. Applicants must also be willing to remain in ROTC or PLC for the duration of their program. The scholarship is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense that provides strategic direction, supports policy development, and provides oversight for the Military Departments and Defense Agencies on present and future requirements related to language, regional expertise, and culture. The DLNSEO also offers a portfolio of programs that provide language support for the Department. Recipients of the DLNSEO's Project GO Scholarship are awarded the full expenses to cover living costs and accommodations for their program. If you’re an ROTC or PLC member passionate about intercultural communication, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in joining the Army after college? If so, consider applying for the Army ROTC High School Scholarships! The scholarship is open to college-bound high school upperclassmen who meet the physical requirements for the Army and take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). Applicants should also be willing to commit to either full- or part-time service in the U.S. Army after graduation. The United States Army offers this scholarship and other programs to relieve the financial pressure on future servicemen and women as they pursue their education and army training. Multiple recipients are chosen to receive up to 100% tuition coverage, in addition to receiving a monthly stipend of $420 per month. Lastly, scholarship recipients also receive up to $1,200 per year to pay for books and housing. If you are interested in serving in the Army upon graduation and would some financial help getting there, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Sarasota Manatee Council Navy League Scholarship - Graduating Seniors is available to academically successful students in Manatee County in Florida. Members of NJROTC, MCJROTC, CGJROTC, Sea Cadets, or Young Marines Unit, OR children or grandchildren of active duty or retired U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy members will be considered. Students studying in a STEM-related field OR planning to attend ManateeTechnical College or Suncoast Technical College are eligible to apply.Show Less

Participating in ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is a great way for youth interested in military service to receive training early on. If you’re enrolled in a Florida high school and are a member of the Air Force, Army, Marine, Navy or Coast Guard JROTC, the American Legion may have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! To qualify for the Florida JROTC Cadet of the Year Scholarship, individuals must be a JROTC Air Force, Army, Marine, Navy or Coast Guard member who is the child of Florida residents. Applicants must also be enrolled in their final year of a Florida high school and be planning to pursue post-secondary education in the upcoming academic year. Each year, the first-, second-, third-, and fourth-place applicants will be selected to earn $2,500, $1,500, $1,000, and $500, respectively. Bear in mind that only one student from each high school JROTC unit will be accepted to apply. The Senior Military Instructor is responsible for choosing the cadet to receive the application. Before you go, don't forget to check out our other ROTC scholarships and scholarships for Florida residents available on Scholarships360. Apply today and march into your future!Show Less

The JROTC Scholarship offers financial assistance to members of JROTC from five high schools in Okaloosa County, Florida who demonstrate financial need. Graduating high school seniors planning to participate in college ROTC seeking a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Major David L. Carter Scholarship program awards need- and merit-based scholarships to graduating seniors from Central High School in Georgia who are JROTC cadets. Students who demonstrate a "maximum emphasis on everything" by being well-rounded students are encouraged to apply. JROTC cadets who have participated in the program for 2 or more years during their high school career receive special consideration.Show Less

Are you a current or prospective college student whose parents are serving or retired from the military? If so, consider applying for the Scholarships for Military Children Program! The program is open to incoming and current college students at two- and four-year institutions whose parents are serving or retired from the military. The program is offered by the Fisher House Foundation, Inc, a Maryland-based nonprofit organization that focuses on building homes for military and veteran families to help them while a loved one is in the hospital. Every year, the Scholarships for Military Children Program awards $2,000 each to 500 postsecondary students whose parents have previously or are currently serving in the military. If you are from a military family and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an incoming college student who is a relative of an Army Service Woman? If so, consider applying for the Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association - AWU Scholarship! The scholarship is open to the children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews of Army Women who will be enrolling full-time in an accredited U.S. university. The scholarship is offered by the Women's Army Corps (WAC), a non-profit and non-partisan organization that provides support and services to make life more comfortable for people serving their country. The scholarship seeks to recognize the academic excellence and leadership qualities of Army Service Women's relatives. Every year, two winners receive a $1,500 scholarship to help pay for their desired degree. If you are a relative of an Army Woman and would like some help paying for your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Program educates and trains qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line communities, the Navy Nurse Corps and the Marine Corps. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. NROTC awards scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process. Key benefits of this program include: Full tuition scholarship to the participating Navy ROTC school of your choice. Go on three summer training cruises with Navy surface ships, aviation squadrons and submarines. Use your scholarship money to pay for tuition and fees or room and board. Receive a $250 monthly stipend that increases as you move through your collegiate years. Choose from a wide range of career options, like nursing, aviation, surface warfare, submarine warfare and special warfare. Enjoy a traditional college experience while preparing to serve as a Naval Officer. Travel the world with purpose once you graduate while you lead a team as an Officer. NROTC Scholarships are available to qualified students who graduate from high school before August 1 of the year they intend to start college. A list of participating colleges and universities is available on this website at the Colleges and Universities page.Show Less

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program was established to encourage students to become members of Texas' Army, Air National Guard, State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Merchant Marine, or to become commissioned officers in any branch of the U.S. armed services. To be appointed for the program, students must meet 2 of the following criteria: (1) be on track to graduate or have graduated high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP), the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation High School program, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, (2) have achieved 1070 on the SAT or 23 on the ACT, (3) be ranked in the top one-third of their graduating class, or (4) have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If this sounds like you, and you plan on joining the ROTC program at a Texas Institution of Higher Education, we encourage you to apply. However, bear in mind that, upon failure to meet the requirements of the scholarship, it will become a loan. Check out the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's website to learn more.Show Less

The American Legion Colonel Frederick B. Bowling, JROTC Cadet of the Year scholarship is an exclusive opportunity for Tennessee JROTC cadets who have been awarded The American Legion General Military Excellence or Scholastic Award Medals and received the Certificate. The awarding of these medals must come from an adopting American Legion Post. Applicants must be recommended by their JROTC Senior Instructor. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this chance to be recognized for your hard work and dedication to your JROTC program!Show Less

The VADM Dr. Jon L. Boyes Memorial Scholarship, annually awarding $3,000 to one (1) deserving Navy ROTC midshipman majoring in electrical engineering, was established to honor Vice Admiral Boyes' memory and accomplishments. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a completed application, a current transcript, one (1) letter of recommendation, and a letter of nomination from their ROTC unit professor of military science, professor of naval science, professor of aerospace studies, or designed commanding officer. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The ROTC Scholarship Program offers awards to Army, Navy (including Marine Corps option), or Air Force ROTC students. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) major that is related to the mission of the AFCEA Educational Foundation (please visit the scholarship's website for the full list of qualified majors) and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit a completed application, a current transcript, one (1) letter of recommendation, and a letter of nomination from their ROTC unit professor of military science, professor of naval science, professor of aerospace studies, or a designed commanding officer. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AFCEA Joan Bowden ROTC Scholarship is presented annually to a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) student who participates in the ROTC program at their university located in the AFCEA Mid-South Region of the United States. This includes the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwest panhandle of Florida. Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to one (1) eligible applicant who submits a completed application, current transcript, one (1) letter of recommendation, and a letter of nomination from their ROTC unit professor of military science, professor of naval science, professor of aerospace studies, or designed commanding officer. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AFCEA Mort Marks ROTC Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Navy or Marine Corps ROTC students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degree at a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region. This includes the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwest panhandle of Florida. Each year, $3,000 each is awarded to students whose degree and major align with the mission of AFCEA, who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, and who submit a completed application, current transcript, one (1) letter of recommendation, and a letter of nomination from their ROTC unit professor of military science, professor of naval science, professor of aerospace studies, or designed commanding officer. If you're a STEM major and passionate ROTC participant attending a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a female college student pursuing a STEM major who has served in the U.S. armed forces or are enrolled in an ROTC program? If so, you may be eligible for the Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship! The scholarship is open to female college STEM majors who are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, are in ROTC programs, or descend from veterans or AFCEA members. This scholarship honors Colonel Kathleen Swacina and her accomplishments with the AFCEA to support the community and support students who persevere when faced with adversity. Every year, one applicant receives a $1,500 scholarship to use towards their education. If you are passionate about STEM and have a personal connection to the Armed forces, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (ACFEA) War Veterans Scholarship annually awards $2,500 each to multiple persons on active duty and honorably discharged military veterans who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To qualify for the scholarship, military veteran applicants must have been deployed abroad in support of one of the Overseas Contingency Operations (Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Inherent Resolve, or Operation Freedom's Sentinel). All applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a completed application, official transcripts, at least two (2) letters of recommendation, and a DD214 or current service paperwork showing OCO service. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less