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    ROTC Scholarships

    In order to attend Morehouse College on a Naval ROTC scholarship, you must successfully complete two separate and unrelated application processes; one for scholarship consideration and one for the school itself. Again, applying for the scholarship itself does not apply for any colleges, and acceptance to the Naval ROTC program does not guarantee acceptance to its host colleges. To apply for any of the Naval ROTC scholarship programs, you must fill out an application, which can be obtained online here 

    For more information regarding the NROTC scholarship application, please visit the  Naval Education and Training Command website. 

     

    Scholarship Details

    • Eligibility

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      Eligibility

      In order to be considered eligible for Naval ROTC scholarship programs, the applicant must meet all of the following general criteria: 

      • Must be a United States citizen 
      • Be 17 years old by September 1 of the first year of college and younger than 23 on June 30 of the year in which you are eligible for graduation and commissioned status. An age waiver may be granted for prior active military service. 
      • Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalency certificate by Aug. 1 of the same year that entrance into the four-year NROTC Program is anticipated. 
      • Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent conscientious bearing of arms and supporting and defending of the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic. 
      • Apply for and gain admission to Naval ROTC colleges. Admission to a Naval ROTC institution is not required during the selection process. However, notification of admission must be received before the scholarship can be activated. 
      • Achieve qualifying scores on the SAT or the ACT or the AFQT for Marine Options. Up-to-date qualifying score information can be found here.

      Besides these official criteria, the student must be willing to commit themselves to a very difficult and challenging academic environment. Midshipmen must maintain high standards of moral behavior, academic performance, and physical fitness to keep their scholarships. Students must strive to become beneficial members of the Naval ROTC Battalion of Midshipmen. 

    • Benefits

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      Benefits

      A Naval ROTC scholarship covers the cost of all tuition, fees, and uniforms. Scholarship midshipmen are also paid a subsistence allowance that increases each year. Freshmen receive $250 every month in two bi-weekly payments. Each successive year the allowance increases by $50, with sophomores receiving $300, juniors $350, and seniors $400. Scholarship midshipmen also receive $375 each semester for book expenses. 

    • Types of Scholarships

      Types of Scholarships

      The limits of an NROTC scholarship depend on the type of scholarship awarded. Here is a quick overview of the various scholarships. The minimum payback is five years of active duty service. Additional service obligation may be required based on specific job requirements (e.g. Aviation).

      Scholarship benefits can be extended, on a limited basis, beyond the standard four-year term for major programs that take longer to complete. Extension of benefits beyond the original four-year allotment requires an extension of the active-duty commitment following graduation and commissioning. Application for extended benefits is made during the first semester of the senior year.


      National 4-Year Scholarship

      The basic scholarship, where the Navy pays full tuition, costs of textbooks, college fees, and $250 a month, with an unconstrained choice of Naval ROTC school and choice of study. While the 4 Year Scholarship is designed for incoming Freshmen students, correct college students may apply with up to 30 hours college credit. To apply for the 4-Year National Scholarship, contact your local NROTC Scholarship Coordinator and fill out the application online: www.nrotc.navy.mil.

       

      National 2-Year and 3-Year Scholarships

      A limited number of 2-Year and 3-Year NROTC Scholarships are available for students already attending an NROTC host school. The basic eligibility requirements are the same as those for the National 4-Year Scholarship, however, your college academic record is the primary evaluation tool vice your high school grades. All eligible students attending a host university may apply and there is no requirement to have had previously participated in our college program or to have participated in any NROTC activities. More information on how to apply for 2-Year and 3-Year Scholarships is available here.


      College Program

      These are four and two-year non-subsidized programs, with the Navy paying for uniforms, books, and instructional fees required for naval science courses. Between their junior and senior year, college program students can apply for advanced standing; if selected they will receive $250 a month for a maximum of 20 months for the two-year program. The minimum payback is 3 years of active duty. To apply for the College Program, contact the Morehouse NROTC Office directly.

      College Program Boards meet throughout the academic year with the cut off date of January 31st 2025. The Navy ROTC scholarship application deadline for high school students graduating in 2025 is January 31, 2025.

      NROTC Board dates are currently:

      • 14-18 October 2024
      • 18-22 November 2024
      • 9-13 December 2024
      • 13-17 January 2025
      • 27-31 January 2025
      • 10-14 February 2025
      • 24-28 February 2025
      • 10-14 March 2025
      • 24-28 March 2025
      • 14-18 April 2025
      • 28 Apr-2 May 2024 (Backup)

      Results from the board dates listed above are announced normally two weeks after the board concludes. Note that some of the listed boards may not be held.

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    Eligibility

    In order to be considered eligible for Naval ROTC scholarship programs, the applicant must meet all of the following general criteria: 

    • Must be a United States citizen 
    • Be 17 years old by September 1 of the first year of college and younger than 23 on June 30 of the year in which you are eligible for graduation and commissioned status. An age waiver may be granted for prior active military service. 
    • Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalency certificate by Aug. 1 of the same year that entrance into the four-year NROTC Program is anticipated. 
    • Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent conscientious bearing of arms and supporting and defending of the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic. 
    • Apply for and gain admission to Naval ROTC colleges. Admission to a Naval ROTC institution is not required during the selection process. However, notification of admission must be received before the scholarship can be activated. 
    • Achieve qualifying scores on the SAT or the ACT or the AFQT for Marine Options. Up-to-date qualifying score information can be found here.

    Besides these official criteria, the student must be willing to commit themselves to a very difficult and challenging academic environment. Midshipmen must maintain high standards of moral behavior, academic performance, and physical fitness to keep their scholarships. Students must strive to become beneficial members of the Naval ROTC Battalion of Midshipmen. 

    Morehouse_Lifestyle_CCCC4752-1224x816-1 (1)

    Benefits

    A Naval ROTC scholarship covers the cost of all tuition, fees, and uniforms. Scholarship midshipmen are also paid a subsistence allowance that increases each year. Freshmen receive $250 every month in two bi-weekly payments. Each successive year the allowance increases by $50, with sophomores receiving $300, juniors $350, and seniors $400. Scholarship midshipmen also receive $375 each semester for book expenses. 

    Types of Scholarships

    The limits of an NROTC scholarship depend on the type of scholarship awarded. Here is a quick overview of the various scholarships. The minimum payback is five years of active duty service. Additional service obligation may be required based on specific job requirements (e.g. Aviation).

    Scholarship benefits can be extended, on a limited basis, beyond the standard four-year term for major programs that take longer to complete. Extension of benefits beyond the original four-year allotment requires an extension of the active-duty commitment following graduation and commissioning. Application for extended benefits is made during the first semester of the senior year.


    National 4-Year Scholarship

    The basic scholarship, where the Navy pays full tuition, costs of textbooks, college fees, and $250 a month, with an unconstrained choice of Naval ROTC school and choice of study. While the 4 Year Scholarship is designed for incoming Freshmen students, correct college students may apply with up to 30 hours college credit. To apply for the 4-Year National Scholarship, contact your local NROTC Scholarship Coordinator and fill out the application online: www.nrotc.navy.mil.

     

    National 2-Year and 3-Year Scholarships

    A limited number of 2-Year and 3-Year NROTC Scholarships are available for students already attending an NROTC host school. The basic eligibility requirements are the same as those for the National 4-Year Scholarship, however, your college academic record is the primary evaluation tool vice your high school grades. All eligible students attending a host university may apply and there is no requirement to have had previously participated in our college program or to have participated in any NROTC activities. More information on how to apply for 2-Year and 3-Year Scholarships is available here.


    College Program

    These are four and two-year non-subsidized programs, with the Navy paying for uniforms, books, and instructional fees required for naval science courses. Between their junior and senior year, college program students can apply for advanced standing; if selected they will receive $250 a month for a maximum of 20 months for the two-year program. The minimum payback is 3 years of active duty. To apply for the College Program, contact the Morehouse NROTC Office directly.

    College Program Boards meet throughout the academic year with the cut off date of January 31st 2025. The Navy ROTC scholarship application deadline for high school students graduating in 2025 is January 31, 2025.

    NROTC Board dates are currently:

    • 14-18 October 2024
    • 18-22 November 2024
    • 9-13 December 2024
    • 13-17 January 2025
    • 27-31 January 2025
    • 10-14 February 2025
    • 24-28 February 2025
    • 10-14 March 2025
    • 24-28 March 2025
    • 14-18 April 2025
    • 28 Apr-2 May 2024 (Backup)

    Results from the board dates listed above are announced normally two weeks after the board concludes. Note that some of the listed boards may not be held.