One of the most stressful complications for college students is finding the money to pay for the thousands of dollars of college-related expenses. The Army offers many scholarship options (Active Duty, Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD), Minuteman) for those looking to gain tuition or housing assistance while pursuing their degree as a full time student. ROTC offers two, three, and four-four scholarships, based on individual cadets' circumstance. Scholarships are competitive at the national or campus level. The Army ROTC scholarship entitles its recipients to full-tuition assistance or room-and-board reimbursement, as well as a textbook/fee allowance and a monthly stipend to cover the student’s living expenses.
In addition to the scholarship options offered by the Army, the University of Portland also has a ROTC financial aid policy.
After you complete your junior year of high school, you can get a head start on your future by applying for the ROTC National Scholarship (a four-year scholarship)
How to Apply
Get started on your scholarship application:
Applications open in June 2023. Here are the application and board review dates for the 2023-2024 school year:
Find out more:
High School Students
Current College Students
Enlisted Soldiers
Reserve Students
The GRFD Scholarship is for individuals with prior military service and would like to obtain a commission in the Army Reserve. This 2-year or 3-year scholarships allows cadets to receive scholarship benefits. Candidates are selected for curricular accomplishment, not on financial need. If you receive a GRFD, you’re required to enroll in an ROTC course and enlist in the Army Reserve in the Simultaneous Membership Program if you’re not currently a member. Upon graduation, you must accept a commission, complete the Officer Basic Course and serve a specified time in the Army Reserve or National Guard.
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