Benefits
Army ROTC Scholarships are available for high school and college students to compete for based on merit. ROTC is looking to recruit scholars, athletes, and leaders. Students who are interested in competing for a three or four year scholarship are encouraged to contact us directly or visit GoArmy.com and applying online. National and campus-based scholarships are available.
Room and board is covered for all high school National Scholarship winners who attend the University of Maine.
Please contact the Army ROTC scholarship and enrollment advisor for more information at 207.581.1125.
Four-Year Scholarship
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. To receive this scholarship, you will need to:
The most competitive candidates for an Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship will have at least a SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score of 24.
Three-Year Scholarship
The three-year scholarship is available for students already enrolled in a college or university with three academic years remaining. To receive this scholarship, you will need to:
Two-Year Scholarship
The two-year scholarship is available for those who have two academic years of college remaining. To receive this scholarship, you will need to:
Room and Board Scholarship
Room and board will be covered for the number of years covered by the National Scholarship above.
The total amount a student receives from the ROTC Room and Board Scholarship and from all other sources of financial support for educational purposes, whether from the institution or from outside agencies, may not exceed the student’s cost of attendance. The receipt of other aid may, in some cases, reduce or eliminate the receipt of the room and board scholarship.
The maximum eligibility for the Room and Board Scholarship will not exceed the cost of the standard room and board charges, less all federal and state gift aid as well as other outside assistance the student may receive for the purpose of funding educational expenses.
LIving Expenses
Army ROTC scholarships also provide monthly living allowances for each school year. You can earn certain amounts depending on your level in the Army ROTC curriculum:
This allowance is also available to all non-scholarship Cadets enrolled in the Army ROTC Advanced Course (3rd and 4th years), once they sign a contract with ROTC.
Scholarship Best Practices
The information below is not comprehensive and do not guarantee a scholarship. They are tips. Each year, the Army may change what they want from prospective students.
Your job is to ask questions, gather information and put your name out there. If you’re not chosen straight out of high school, don’t stop trying! There are plenty of chances to compete for scholarships and commissioning opportunities once college has started.
High School Timeline
Junior year
January/February
- Take SAT/ACT exam
March/April
- Take SAT/ACT exam for the second time
- Begin checking GoArmy.com/ROTC for information on applying (scholarship applications become “live” at this time)
- Schedule a visit to the University of Maine
April/May
- Meet with your high school guidance counselor to select the best courses for senior year
- Ask your guidance counselor to provide you with official copies of your transcript
Summer
- Visit the ROTC office at UMaine or Husson University
- Work on physical fitness
Senior year
September/October
- Apply to colleges; submit all required documents
- Take SAT/ACT again (if needed)
November
- Complete all necessary steps (mail transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, etc. to ROTC).
December/January
- Complete college applications
Things to keep in mind
Transcript
This needs to reflect well on your high school career. It should demonstrate that you challenged yourself, took substantive courses and did your best. Work hard!
SAT/ACT scores
Be sure to prepare and take tests as many times as necessary to earn the best possible score.
Applications
List activities, sports, jobs and hobbies, and describe what each one meant. Write more than “Football, 9–12.” Describe the positions you played, varsity letters earned and whether the team made it to any championships.
Interview
Prepare for the interview by thinking about questions you may be asked (For example, “Why do you want to serve in the military?”). Dress appropriately and bring copies of your transcript, test scores and resume.
