Military Scholarships
Military College Scholarship
The four main branches of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines) all have Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) programs available, a college-based, officer commissioning program. In some cases, students can get a full free ride scholarship. In exchange for the full tuition scholarship, you will have to commit a certain number of years of service to the military. The programs not only differ from each branch but also from each university, so you must check out each option to determine what fits your needs best. Find out more about army rotc scholarships here.
Other Resources for Military Scholarships
There are several other sites that provide information about military scholarships and paying for college. Browse the list below to take advantage of the many resources available to you if you are interested in a career in the military. If your parents are in the military, you have a wide range of scholarships and other free tuition programs available to you. Visit the websites below to find out more about scholarships for military children:
- http://www.militaryscholar.org
- http://www.ourmilitary.mil/scholar_mil_children.shtml
- http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/children.htm
List of Military Scholarships
| Scholarship & Link | Organization | Application Deadline | Award Amount | Notes |
| Army ROTC | USA Army ROTC | Varies | full tuition scholarships | Army ROTC is part of most college curriculum. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and be commissioned into the Active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard |
| Four Year Scholarship Army ROTC | USA Army ROTC | Varies | full tuition scholarships | The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Contact your high school academic advisor or campus Military Science department for more information. |
| Green to Gold | USA Army ROTC | Varies | varies | The Army Green to Gold program provides unique options for Soldiers interested in pursuing baccalaureate degrees and earning commissions as Army Officers. |
| Hip Pocket Scholarship | USA Army ROTC | Varies | Varies | The Army ROTC Green to Gold Division Commander's Hip Pocket Scholarship Program provides selected Soldiers the opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degree requirements and obtain a commission through participation in the ROTC Scholarship program. |
| ROTC for Nursing Students | USA Army ROTC | Varies | two-, three- or four-year scholarships | If you're considering an undergraduate nursing degree, enrolling in Army ROTC can enhance your leadership skills and critical-thinking abilities while providing financial support to help make your professional goals a reality. |
| Army ROTC Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program | USA Army ROTC | 1-Dec | Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: | One-time award for students attending college for the first time or freshmen in a documented five-year degree program. Must attend a historically black college or university and must join school's ROTC program. |
| Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarships | US Army Reserve | Varies | up to $20,000 for tuition | Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) scholarships are available through the USAR for students that desire to participate in the Senior ROTC program. |
| Military student scholarships | American Sentinel University | See website | Varies | American Sentinel University is committed to solving financial challenges for our military students pursuing online military degrees. |
| United States Military Academy at West Point Scholarships | United States Military Academy | Varies | Varies, Awarded every year | Each year West Point cadets compete for and win many prestigious scholarships. |
| Dedicated Military Junior College Program | USA Army ROTC | 25-Aug | Maximum award amount: $20000 | One-time award for high school graduates who wish to attend a two-year military junior college. Must serve simultaneously in the Army National Guard or Reserve and qualify for the ROTC Advanced Course. |
| Military Chaplain Association Chaplain Candidate Scholarship | Military Chaplain Association | 30-Jun | $2,000 | For those preparing for Ministry as a Military Chaplain. See website for requirements |
| Army Emergency Relief | Army Emergency Relief | March each academic year | The funds are to be used for tuition, fees, books, | For Dependent Children of Active, Retired and Deceased Soldiers |
| Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP) | Army Emergency Relief | March each year | Provides army spouses with financial assistance in | - |
| Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program | Air Force Aid Society | Annually | $2,000 | Provides grants for undergraduate study to children of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel. |
| Scholarships for Military Children | Air Force Crossroads | Varies | $1,500 or more | See website for details |
| Scholarships For Air Force Enlisted Members | AFSA | Varies | $500 to $3,000 | See website for details |
| Scholarships for Military Children | Military Children Scholarship Program | Varies | Varies | Children of military personnel may apply if they have a military dependant I.D. card. The military parent may be active-duty, retired, reserve/guard, or deceased. Must be under the age of 21. Recipients may reapply for the scholarship each year. |
| American Patriot Freedom Scholarship | Scholarships for Military Children | Varies | Varies | The scholarship program provides financial assistance towards the education of military children. |
| Army.com Scholarships for Military Children Program | Defense Commissary Agency | 20-Feb | $1,500 | scholarships are available to unmarried children under the age of 21 (or 23, if enrolled in school) of military active-duty, retired, and Guard and Reserve service members. |