Provided by Naval ROTC
Naval ROTC scholarships cover 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, sophomores receiving $300, juniors $350, and seniors $400. Scholarship midshipmen also receive $375 each semester for book expenses.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be 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
Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalency certificate by Aug. 1 of the same year that entrance into the 4-year NROTC Program is anticipated
Be physically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards
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
Achieve qualifying scores on the SAT or the ACT or the ASVAB for Marine Options
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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