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Military & serviceVerified Sep 24, 2026

Army ROTC Four-Year High School Scholarship

U.S. Army Cadet Command · 354 partner colleges

Priority date Jan 18, 2027
WHAT YOU GET

Full tuition

Full tuition and fees or room and board, plus $420 per month during the school year and $1,200 per year for books, at 1,000+ participating schools.

Who it's for

US citizens with a 2.5+ unweighted GPA who agree to serve as Army officers.

  • 12th grade
  • 2.5+ GPA (unweighted)
  • Open to U.S. citizens
  • Includes a service or work commitment
  • SAT or ACT required; pass the Army Physical Fitness Assessment; meet height and weight standards.

Partner schools

354 colleges. Tap one to see its awards.
Abilene Christian UniversityAlbany State UniversityAlbion CollegeAlcorn State UniversityAllen UniversityAnna Maria CollegeArkansas Baptist CollegeArkansas State UniversityAshland UniversityAuburn University at MontgomeryAugusta UniversityAugustana CollegeAurora UniversityAustin Peay State UniversityBarry UniversityBemidji State UniversityBenedict CollegeBethel UniversityBlack Hills State UniversityBluefield State UniversityBoston CollegeBowie State UniversityBowling Green State University-Main CampusBridgewater State UniversityBrigham Young UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoCalifornia State Polytechnic University-PomonaCalifornia State University-East BayCalifornia State University-FresnoCalifornia State University-Los AngelesCalifornia State University-NorthridgeCalifornia State University-SacramentoCalifornia State University-San BernardinoCalifornia State University-StanislausCameron UniversityCarlow UniversityCarroll CollegeCentral Michigan UniversityCentral State UniversityCentral Washington University

Timeline and how to apply

  1. 1
    Oct 12, 2026Early deadlineBoard 1 deadline October 12, 2026
  2. 2
    Jan 18, 2027Priority deadlineBoard 2 deadline January 18, 2027
  3. 3
    Mar 8, 2027Final deadlineBoard 3 deadline March 8, 2027; application must be started by March 4, 2027
Commitment
Eight years total service in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard; may leave after freshman year without obligation.