The third Army ROTC scholarship board meets March 15-19, 2027. Your student must start the application by March 4, 2027 and submit the required documents by March 8, 2027. Those are separate deadlines, and starting an application does not make it ready for review.
These dates apply to high school seniors graduating in 2027. Check the official Army scholarship calendar and your student’s portal before making a plan.
What must be finished?
The packet needs transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, the Physical Fitness Assessment, the Candidate Background Experiences Form (CBEF), and the Professor of Military Science interview. Ask the assigned battalion’s Recruiting Operations Officer to confirm when the interview must be completed and its evaluation submitted. Do not assume that cutoff is the same as the document deadline.
| Step | Deadline or action |
|---|---|
| Start the application | March 4, 2027 |
| Submit documents | March 8, 2027 |
| Complete the interview | Confirm the cutoff with the battalion and application portal |
| Board reviews applications | March 15-19, 2027 |
Where to spend the remaining time
Start with missing requirements. Request transcripts and score reports, arrange the fitness test, and contact the battalion about interview availability. Then use our Army interview guide to prepare specific examples of leadership and reasons for wanting to serve.
Practice the Army fitness test using its current instructions: push-ups, curl-ups, and a one-mile run. Complete the CBEF yourself and answer honestly.
What the scholarship covers
GoArmy lists tuition and fees or room and board, a $420 monthly living stipend, and $1,200 a year for books. Awards can cover different lengths of study, so check the terms of any offer.
A March application can still be considered, but completing it does not guarantee an award. If your student cannot finish the national application in time, ask the college’s Army ROTC unit about campus-based opportunities and participation without a scholarship. Compare the full Army board calendar before choosing your next step.