🔍 Who’s Eligible?

To qualify, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or national

• Be accepted to a college with an Army ROTC program

• Be between 17–28 years old (must not turn 31 by Dec 31 of commissioning year)

• Meet Army enlistment standards and pass MEPS physical

• Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test

• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

• Submit ACT/SAT scores for 4-year applicants

• Participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

• Commit to an 8-year service obligation in the Army Reserve after commissioning

💼 Career Fields in Demand

Minuteman recipients can pursue high-demand Reserve jobs in:

• Cyber, Signal, and Intelligence (15/25/35 series)

• Engineering and Logistics

• Medical and Legal Support

• Human Resources and Public Affairs

Important dates to remember

ROTC scholarship applications opened on June 14, 2025. Applications must be started no later than March 4, 2026 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board for the 2025 – 2026 school year.

ROUND 01

Due October 27, 2025

Applications will be reviewed from November 03 – 07, 2025.

ROUND 02

Due January 19, 2026

Applications will be reviewed from January 26 – 30, 2026.

ROUND 03

Due March 16, 2026

Applications will be reviewed from March 23 – 27, 2026.

🧭 Scholarship Types

• 4-Year: For incoming college freshmen at state/public universities

• 3-Year Advanced Designee (3AD): Benefits begin sophomore year; open to state, public, or private universities