Strive to Lead
How do I enroll?
Contact our Enrollment and Scholarship Officer, Dan Gronke, at dagronke@ua.edu or reach out to one of our staff members at armyrotc@ua.edu. Once you have taken that first step, we can assist in getting you started on your journey to becoming a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army.
Are there opportunities for scholarships?
YES! Once you take the first step in reaching out to us, information will be provided and questions answered in regards to the opportunities that are available to you to assist in your monetary needs. See information below in regards to just some of the opportunities available to incoming cadets. Throughout the academic year our program also offers merit and needs based scholarships as well.
The Army’s four-year national High School scholarship conduct three (3) scholarship boards annually. National Army ROTC Scholarships are awarded to High School seniors who will soon graduate Students and can be awarded a three-year or four-year scholarship at the National Based scholarship process. These Scholarships covers full tuition and fees (uncapped) or $10,000 per year toward room and board. Scholarship recipients also receive a book allowance of $1200.00 a year ($600.00 per semester) and a monthly living stipend of $420 while attending school, depending on their year in the ROTC program.
The four-year scholarships pay for four years of college (tuition + most fees, book stipend, monthly stipend). The 3AD scholarship pays for only three years of college. The cost for the first year is on the student and is the “validation” year.
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Eligibility
1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Currently in or be eligible for enlistment into the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
3. Must not reach 31st birthday by 31 December of the year in which they will graduate from college and receive their commission.
4. Initiate internet Application between June 12 and January 10 and submit the following:
a. Transcript covering at least 6 semesters (3-years) of H.S.
b. ACT/SAT scores
c. Results of Physical Fitness Assessment
Following your submission of the application, you will need to conduct an in-person interview with a Professor of Military Science.
5. Ability to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test within first semester.
6. Meet Army regulation 600-9, height and weight standards.
InfoNotes
- Amount of tuition and fees based on online published academic year 2016-2017 resident and non-resident amounts.
- Required classes: Lecture class; PT; and lab.
- Required Training: 32 day Cadet Leadership Course summer between junior and senior year (for graduate students between MS III and MS IV year).
- Additional available training: Airborne, Air Assault, Cadet Troop Leading Time (CTLT) and Mountain Warfare.
- ROTC scholarships used to cover room and board pay $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester). The amount will be paid directly to the cadet.
The Army’s Minuteman scholarship was introduced to in 2015 to enhance the Army’s ability to recruit highly qualified Cadets every year. All qualified applicants for ROTC scholarships may apply for consideration for the four-year Minuteman scholarship. The availability of Minuteman scholarship is managed by the Reserve Component being applied to.
The Minuteman Scholarship covers full tuition and fees (uncapped) or $10,000 per year toward room and board. Scholarship recipients also receive a book allowance of $1200.00 a year ($600.00 per semester) and a monthly living stipend of $420 while attending school, depending on their year in the ROTC program. Minuteman scholarship recipients must serve in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), in which they participate in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve. They will be required to conduct monthly unit drills and 14-day annual training for which they are paid as a Sergeant. After graduation and commissioning, Minuteman scholarship recipients are guaranteed placement in the National Guard or Reserve.
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Eligibility
1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Currently in or be eligible for enlistment into the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
3. Must not reach 31st birthday by 31 December of the year in which they will graduate from college and receive their commission.
4. Have a valid MEPS physical.
5. Ability to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test within first semester.
6. Meet Army regulation 600-9, height and weight standards.
7. Receive a letter of recommendation from one of the following sources:
Army National Guard
Army Reserve
8. Acceptance letter to college.
9. Professor of Military Science letter of acceptance.
10. Proof of Academic Major
11. Proof of ACT or SAT scores.
12. Enrolled in ROTC.
InfoNotes
- Amount of tuition and fees based on online published academic year 2016-2017 resident and non-resident amounts. The amount will increase to cover tuition and fees increase each year.
- Cadet pay estimate from the DFAS 2015 Military pay chart. Pay chart includes 12 weekends and one 14-day annual training.
- Required classes: Lecture class; PT; and lab
- Required Training: 32 day Cadet Leadership Course summer between junior and senior year (for graduate students between MS III and MS IV year).
- Additional available training: Airborne, Air Assault, Cadet Troop Leading Time (CTLT) and Mountain Warfare.
- ROTC scholarships used to cover room and board pay $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester). The amount will be paid directly to the Cadet.
- Not eligible for GI Bill education benefits.
This option is reserved for current non-contracted cadets who have completed at least one semester of training in the MIL 110/111 class and has been included on the Cadre Order of Merit list. The competition for this scholarship is high and requires a lot of commitment in order for the cadet to be reasonably competitive. These scholarships cover full tuition and fees (uncapped) or include $10,000 per year toward room and board. Scholarship recipients also receive a book allowance of $1,200.00 a year ($600.00 per semester) and a monthly living stipend of $420 while attending school, depending on their year in the ROTC program.
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Eligibility
1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Currently in or be eligible for enlistment into the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
3. Must not reach 31st birthday by 31 December of the year in which they will graduate from college and receive their commission.
4. Have a valid DODMERB physical.
5. Ability to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test within first semester.
6. Meet Army regulation 600-9, height and weight standards.
7. Receive a recommendation from your current Military Science Instructor.
8. Acceptance letter to college.
9. Professor of Military Science letter of acceptance.
10. Be a current and full-time student (at least 12-semester hours).
– Professor of Military Science letter of acceptance.
11. Have College GPA of at least 2.5.
12. Proof of ACT or SAT scores.
13. Enrolled in ROTC.
InfoNotes
- Amount of tuition and fees based on online published academic year 2016-2017 resident and non-resident amounts. The amount will increase to cover tuition and fees increase each year.
- Required classes: Lecture class; PT; and lab
- Required Training: 32 day Cadet Leadership Course summer between junior and senior year (for graduate students between MS III and MS IV year).
- Additional available training: Airborne, Air Assault, Cadet Troop Leading Time (CTLT) and Mountain Warfare.
- ROTC scholarships used to cover room and board pay $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester). The amount will be paid directly to the Cadet.
- Not eligible for GI Bill education benefits.
This option is reserved for current non-contracted Cadets who have completed at least 1 semester of training in the MIL 210/211 class and has been included on the Cadre order of merit list. The competition for this scholarship is high and requires a lot of commitment in order for the Cadet to be reasonably competitive. These Scholarships cover full tuition and fees (uncapped) or include $10,000 per year toward room and board. Scholarship recipients also receive a book allowance of $1,200.00 a year ($600.00 per semester) and a monthly living stipend of $420 while attending school, depending on their year in the ROTC program.
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Eligibility
1. Be a United States citizen.
2. Currently in or be eligible for enlistment into the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
3. Must not reach 31st birthday by 31 December of the year in which they will graduate from college and receive their commission.
4. Have a valid DODMERB physical.
5. Ability to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test within first semester.
6. Meet Army regulation 600-9, height and weight standards.
7. Receive a recommendation from your current Military Science Instructor.
8. Acceptance letter to college.
9. Professor of Military Science letter of acceptance.
10. Be a current and full-time student (at least 12-semester hours).
11. Have College GPA of at least 2.5.
12. Proof of ACT or SAT scores.
13. Enrolled in ROTC.
InfoNotes
- Amount of tuition and fees based on online published academic year 2016-2017 resident and non-resident amounts. The amount will increase to cover tuition and fees increase each year.
- Required classes: Lecture class; PT; and lab
- Required Training: 32 day Cadet Leadership Course summer between junior and senior year (for graduate students between MS III and MS IV year).
- Additional available training: Airborne, Air Assault, Cadet Troop Leading Time (CTLT) and Mountain Warfare.
- ROTC scholarships used to cover room and board pay $10,000 per year ($5,000 per semester). The amount will be paid directly to the Cadet.
- Not eligible for GI Bill education benefits.
Let the Army help you pay for College.
Scholarships and other monetary support are available when you join Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which relieves financial pressure so you can focus on your education. You’ll graduate with a respected and secure career path as an Army Officer, and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers.You’re eligible to apply for a ROTC scholarship— which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage— if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier.
