NROTC Preparatory Scholarships

NROTC Preparatory Scholarships

NROTC Preparatory Scholarships Benefits

• Full tuition, fees, room and board for the preparatory year
• Upon prep year completion, the Navy NROTC scholarship supports tuition, books and fees for up to 40 months of benefits
• Each participating University has its own unique NROTC preparatory program with its own unique benefits. Some of which include:
  • Academic or study-skills mentoring and education counseling
  • Association with NROTC units
  • Dedicated physical-fitness training
  • Focused preparatory or educational skills courses
  • Additional scholarships up to full room and board funded for the entire five years

Who Are We Looking For?

• Individuals who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, and character but lack standardized test scores and advanced course completions due to a lack of opportunity.
• ​Demonstrations of future Navy leadership potential include but are not limited to the following:
  • Leadership and participation in a variety of school, extracurricular, community or similar activities, particularly those with a charitable or public service purpose;
  • Receipt of civic or similar awards;
  • Demonstration of a desire to succeed and the ability to overcome barriers by excelling in school, sports, and/or overcoming personal adversity
  • Documentation as a role model by teachers and peers at their high school.
  • Not all the above factors need to be present.
  • ​The intent is to provide additional opportunities to all who, for any of the above or similar reasons, demonstrate the potential for future success as a naval officer.
• The NROTC Preparatory Program leverages Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs to assist universities in identifying high-quality applicants, but not all university programs require NJROTC participation. 

Admissions

• NROTC Preparatory Program Scholarships are awarded from participating universities. Applicants should contact their target university admissions and the university NROTC unit for specific information.
• A non-exhaustive list of individual NPP university requirements can be found at Summary of requirements and benefits for NPS participating schools
• To be eligible for a follow-on NROTC scholarship, applicants must meet all National Scholarship requirements except ACT/SAT minimums. 

Service Obligations

• Navy Option Scholarship Midshipmen (does not include Nurses or Marines) are required to serve a minimum of five years of active military service. Additional requirements may be required for specific job assignments.
• Marine Corps Option Scholarship Midshipmen will be required to serve at least four years on active duty.
• Navy Nurse Corps Option Scholarship Midshipmen will be required to serve at least four years on active duty.

Academic Year 2024-2025 Participating Schools:

• Check back often as new universities may be added