Army ROTC Scholarship
The Army ROTC scholarship pays full tuition or room and board, plus a monthly stipend and a book allowance, at colleges across the country. Selection runs through national boards that weigh academics, fitness, the CBEF, and the interview. These guides cover each step of the campaign.
How to Become an Army Officer
Becoming an Army officer is a noble way to serve your country while gaining invaluable leadership experience. There are several pathways to becoming an Army officer, each with unique advantages and challenges. This...
How to Win an Army ROTC Scholarship
Do you or your child have hopes of serving as an Army officer? If you aspire to serve your local community and the nation as an Army officer after college, the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)...
2026-2027 Army ROTC Scholarship Deadlines and Board Dates
The 2026-2027 Army ROTC scholarship deadlines and board dates have been announced. As per previous years, they are in October, January, and March.
Army ROTC Scholarship Interview Questions
Army ROTC considers the personal interview to be the most critical aspect of the selection process and the weight of the point totals back this up.
Army ROTC Essay Examples with Commentary
The following are winning four-year scholarship essays from Army ROTC applicants we have worked with in the past at ROTC Consulting. We will provide commentary at the end of each essay as to why each answer is...
The Army ROTC Scholarship Resume: How to Write it, What to Include
Starting in 2021, Army ROTC started requiring candidates to upload a resume as part of the online application. The resume is designed to supplement the activities section of the application. It is a critical...
Top 5 Considerations for the Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship
Congratulations. You are thinking about an Army Nursing ROTC scholarship, which is a very admirable and exciting pursuit. Nursing students who are also Army ROTC cadets are exceptionally well trained and benefit...
Major Changes to Army ROTC
The Army recently announced its largest restructuring of Army ROTC programs in decades. This strategic move, announced June 27, 2025, impacts host programs, extension units, and crosstown agreements across the...
18% of your Army ROTC Scholarship Score: The Candidate Background & Experiences Form
When you're aiming for an Army ROTC scholarship, think of the Candidate Background and Experience Form (CBEF) as a crucial step in your journey.
Five Essential Ways to Ace the Army ROTC Scholarship Board
As a Professor of Military Science at the University of Southern California, I had the opportunity to sit a scholarship board for Army ROTC at Fort Knox, Kentucky. I wanted to give you my observations about the...
Seven Essential Reasons You Should Consider NOT Competing on the October Army ROTC Scholarship Board
There a number of great reasons not to compete on the October Army ROTC Board. For an average candidate, by waiting until January, you will likely increase your chances of receiving a scholarship. It is important...
Why is the October Army ROTC Scholarship Board So Difficult?
Each year we do an initial analysis on the Army ROTC candidates who we advise. We control for most of the other variables as our work with them helps them max out other areas such as activities, essays, and the PT...
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