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Army ROTC Scholarship (Round 2)
High school class of 2027 applicants; military service obligation. Applications must be started by Mar 4, 2027.
Round 2 board; later rounds may follow
ROTC scholarships by branch
ROTC pays for college in exchange for a service commitment after graduation. Below: what each branch's official site publishes about scholarship benefits and deadlines. 2 Army ROTC board deadlines are listed with dates.
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Not affiliated with the U.S. military, the Department of Defense (Department of War) or the VA. This is an independent guide that summarizes official public information and links to the official source. It is not recruiting material; talk to the official program or a counselor before making decisions. Last checked Oct 16, 2026.
Army ROTC
The Army ROTC site states that all ROTC scholarships include $420 a month during the school year and $1,200 a year for books. For the high school class of 2027, applications must be started by March 4, 2027; board rounds are due January 18, 2027 (Round 2) and March 8, 2027 (Round 3). Source: goarmy.com/rotc ↗
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Army ROTC Scholarship (Round 3)
High school class of 2027 applicants for the Army ROTC national scholarship; military service obligation.
Round 3 board reviews Mar 15–19, 2027; applications must be started by Mar 4, 2027
Air Force & Space Force ROTC (AFROTC)
AFROTC offers capped and uncapped high-school scholarship types, set at the time of award. Recipients can convert benefits to a room scholarship paying on-campus housing up to $10,000 per academic year. Stipends: $900 a year for books plus a monthly stipend of $300 (freshman), $350, $450 and $500 (senior). Check the official site for the current application deadline. Source: afrotc.com ↗
Navy & Marine Corps ROTC (NROTC)
Navy and Marine Corps option scholarships are run through NROTC. We couldn't confirm current amounts or the next deadline from the official site this week, so check it directly: nrotc.navy.mil ↗
Frequently asked questions
When is the Army ROTC scholarship deadline?
For the high school class of 2027, the Army ROTC site lists Round 2 due January 18, 2027 and Round 3 due March 8, 2027, and applications must be started by March 4, 2027.
What does an AFROTC scholarship pay besides tuition?
AFROTC lists a $900 annual book stipend and a monthly stipend of $300 to $500 depending on class year, and an option to convert to a room scholarship of up to $10,000 per academic year.
Do ROTC scholarships require service?
Yes. ROTC scholarships come with a military service obligation after graduation. Each branch's official site explains the commitment.