Service-for-aid program · Naval Service Training Command

NROTC National Scholarship (Navy and Marine Corps)

Navy and Marine Corps scholarship paying full tuition and fees, a book stipend and a monthly allowance at NROTC colleges, in exchange for active-duty service as an officer. High school students apply for the four-year award.

AwardNot listedFull tuition and fees, $750/year for books, $250-$400/month allowance. Service: 5 years active duty (Navy) or 4 years (Marine Corps, Nurse Corps).

DeadlineJanuary 31each year · End of January of the senior year (pre-med option by Dec 31).

RenewableYesCan pay again in later years

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Who can apply

For seniors
For college students (preferred, not required)
Citizenship: U.S. citizen
Age: 17-22 by Sept 1 of the college start year
Test scores: Navy: SAT 1100 (540 math/550 ERW) or ACT 21 math/22 English; Marine: SAT 1000 or ACT 22
Military: Navy or Marine Corps (service obligation)

Homeschool students: the sponsor says homeschoolers can apply.

How to apply

You’ll need recommendation letters, a transcript, an interview.

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Is this legit?

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Source: Federal program · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.

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