1. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  2. Air Force and Space Force (AFROTC)
  3. AFROTC Scholarships

AFROTC Scholarships

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A strategic approach can be just as important in landing that ROTC scholarship as it is to successful leadership. 

There are choices you can make along the way, from clubs and organizations you participate in, to academic paths which improve your odds of being awarded an ROTC scholarship. Not every option is right for your particular goals and interests, but read on and pick what’s right for you.

How to get highly competitive for an AFROTC scholarship at Norwich
Scholarships are merit based. The AROTC Order of Merit List is based on academic GPA weighted by academic discipline, ROTC GPA, physical fitness score, extracurricular activities, APMS points, etc. Performance creates opportunity; the better you perform as scholars, athletes and leaders, the higher your probability of earning a scholarship.

The best majors for seeking an AFROTC scholarship at Norwich
While you can pursue any major, scholarship awards are heavily weighted to STEM majors.

Applying, Types, and Programs

There are three avenues to receive a college scholarship through AFROTC while at Detachment 867.

High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)

How to apply
Student interested in the High School Scholarship Programs must apply on their own. Apply on U.S. Air Force ROTC.

Deadlines vary year to year by career track choice, but each usually fall between December 1 and January 31 of the student’s Senior year of High School.

For applicants who are interested in choosing the U.S. Air Force career track, you have until December 31 to submit your initial application. Once submitted, you then have until January 12 to submit all remaining application materials.

For applicants who are interested in choosing the U.S. Space Force career track, you have until November 30 to submit your initial application. Once submitted, you then have until December 31 to submit all remaining application materials.

Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA)
CMLA scholarships are awarded to college students who have completed field training, excelled in the classroom and in AFROTC LLAB, maintained a passing physical fitness assessment, are medically qualified, and meet all other prerequisites according to headquarters AFROTC.

How to apply 
Students do not apply for CMLA scholarships, rather they request their ROTC Professors to consider them for a scholarship. The Detachment 867 commander then determines if the student is qualified and deserving for nomination to the national board. Cadets are then selected for scholarships on the national board. Note, cadets pursuing critical need majors may receive priority consideration.

Opportunities
Offered to Professor Officer Course (POC) cadets after successfully completing Field Training (normally after the sophomore year) and meeting all other scholarship requirements.

Summary of ROTC Scholarship Types and Their Availability
TypeDescriptionAvailabilityPercent Awarded*
1**Pays full college tuition and most fees
  • High School Students
  • College Students
5%
2**Pays tuition and most fees up to $18,000 per year
  • High School Students
  • College Students
15%

**Type 1: Scholarships cover full tuition and recipients then receive a General I.D. White Scholarship from Norwich University in the value of room and board. Type 1 recipients are not eligible to receive additional Norwich grants, scholarships, or awards, but remain eligible for federal and state financial aid.

**Type 2: Recipients receive an AFROTC scholarship of $18,000 per year. Norwich reduces tuition and fees to match UVM’s costs and awards a service grant to cover the difference, resulting in full tuition being paid. Type 2 recipients do not receive ID White Scholarships and may not receive additional Norwich grants, scholarships, or awards, but remain eligible for federal and state financial aid.

Nursing Scholarship
For sophomore and junior cadets interested in becoming a nurse in the Air Force. Applicants must be accepted to a nursing program at a college or university accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE.

Health Professions

  • 1 or 2 year scholarships for Allied Health Specialties
  • 2 or 3 year scholarships for nurse corps specialties
  • 3 or 4 year scholarships for medical and dental corps

Graduate Law

  • After AFROTC, attend an ABA-accredited law school
  • Then, join JAG Corps after graduating law school
  • Once a JAG, apply for Student Loan Repayment Program

Quick facts:

3.0 and 90%

To improve your AFROTC scholarship chances, you’ll want to carry a 3.0 gpa and 90% fitness score or better.

Leadership pays

Seek out leadership opportunities in the Corps of Cadets, athletic teams, clubs, or volunteer work on and off campus.

Room and board

Cadets that earned a Type 1 ROTC scholarship received an additional $15,000 annually from Norwich for room and board.