Scholarship Information

Getting a college education is expensive. But you already know that. What you may not realize is that Army ROTC awards scholarships to hundreds of students - good at hundreds of college campuses across the U.S. each year. ROTC scholarships are awarded strictly on merit - to the most outstanding students who apply, regardless of their families' financial status.

The scholarships cover college tuition and educational fees up to $17,000 per year. Additional scholarship benefits include: A designated book allowance of $600 per year, as well as a tax-free allowance from $250-$400 per month for up to 10 months for each year the scholarship is in effect.

There are three types of scholarships you may apply for:

4-Year - Starting college as a freshman
3-Year - Already finished one year of college
2-Year - Already finished two years of college, (you must attend                ROTC Basic Camp the summer between your sophomore                and junior year).

Active Duty - - If enlisted in the Army, you may qualify for a 4,3, or 2 year scholarship.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

1. U.S. CITIZEN.

2. AGE 17 BEFORE THE SCHOLARSHIP IS EFFECTIVE.

3. UNDER 31 YEARS OLD ON DECEMBER 31 OF THE YEAR YOU     EXPECT TO GRADUATE COLLEGE AND BE COMMISSIONED.     EXTENSION UP TO THREE YEARS MAY BE GRANTED FOR     VETERANS.

4. TAKE THE SAT OR ACT BY NOVEMBER OF THE YEAR YOU     APPLY.

5. HAVE A MINIMUM OF 920 SAT OR ACT COMPOSITE OF 19.

6. GOOD HIGH SCHOOL GRADES.

7. PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP, EXTRACURRICULAR AND     ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. (PART TIME JOBS EARN SUBSTITUTE     CREDIT.)

8. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT.

9. PURSUE AN ARMY-APPROVED ACADEMIC MAJOR.

10. AGREE TO ACCEPT A COMMISSION AS EITHER A REGULAR       ARMY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OR U.S. ARMY RESERVE       OFFICER.

11. MEET PHYSICAL STANDARDS.

12. MEET THE REQUIRED CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT       AVERAGE IN ALL ACADEMIC COURSES.

13. BE RECOMMENDED BY THE PROFESSOR OF MILITARY       SCIENCE (PMS)

TO APPLY CONTACT:

Major Michael G. Mouritsen
Major, Aviation
Recruiting Operations Officer
(775) 784-6751
mouritse@unr.edu