National High School Scholarship
Focus On Your Studies, Not How You'll Pay For Them
Current high school seniors and soon-to-be seniors can apply for an ROTC scholarship at one of over 1100 colleges across the country. The process starts by filling out an online application at the Go Army website.
The application window is open from June of your junior year through January 11 of your senior year.
After filling out the online portion, you will be asked to send a copy of your high school transcripts and test scores (ACT or SAT) to Cadet Command at Ft. Knox, KY. You will also take a physical fitness assessment at your school, which consists of 1 minute of pushups, 1 minute of situps, and a 1 mile run. Finally, you will have a personal interview with an ROTC Professor of Military Science.
Scholarship selections are made in October, January, and March by a board of officers at Ft. Knox, KY. If you are offered a scholarship you will be notified in writing through the US mail.
Benefits
- Full tuition and fees (either in-state or out-of-state) OR Housing and Food
- Can be used in conjunction with other scholarships
- $1200 per year book allowance
- Monthly allowance of $420 while attending class
- Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army upon graduation, with service in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserves, or Army National Guard
- Marketable leadership skills and experience
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have taken either the ACT or SAT
- Meet Department of Defense physical fitness standards
- Agree to serve as a commissioned officer after graduation
Commitment
Eight year service commitment, which can be served in the following ways:
- At least four years on Active Duty, with the remainder served as a part-time officer in the National Guard or Army Reserves
- At least four years on Active Duty, with the remainder served in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
- Eight years of part-time service in the Army Reserves or Army National Guard