High school students may compete for four-year awards which can total up to $100,000. See the Army ROTC homepage for information and to request an application. College students may compete for two or three-year awards of $50,000 or $75,000, which includes a $250 per month stipend and $600 per year for books.

All cadets in the Advanced Course receive the monthly tax-free stipend during their last two years regardless of their scholarship status. These cadets also receive pay, room and board, and travel expenses for summer leadership and adventure training courses. Students without scholarships may also participate in Army Reserve or National Guard training while in Army ROTC. These cadets will receive monthly drill pay and may qualify for GI Bill benefits of up to $250 a month.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for a four-year Army ROTC scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be at least 17 years old before the scholarship becomes effective
  • Take either the SAT or ACT no later than November of the year you apply
  • Meet required physical standards
  • Be under 27 years old on June 30 of the year you expect to graduate and receive your officer's commission (An age extension of up to three years may be possible for veterans who qualify)
  • Be a high school graduate or have equivalent credit
  • Be accepted by Vanderbilt University or one of our participating colleges or universities
  • Agree to accept a commission as either a Regular Army, Army National Guard, or U.S. Army Reserve officer

Apply on-line for the Army 4 year ROTC scholarship.

*Applying for a scholarship incurs no obligation to the military. Scholarship winners are not obligated to accept this scholarship.

Request information about the ROTC program at Vanderbilt.

More information on Vanderbilt's admission requirements and other financial aid programs can be found at: Vanderbilt Admissions and Financial Aid

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