Call to Duty Scholarships

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Honoring the Commitment to Serve through Financial Support

VMI has a long and storied history of producing military leaders of honor and integrity, ready to serve and defend the nation. Through generous funding – from families, fans, and alumni – the Institute can ease the financial burden of qualified cadets ready to continue that legacy of selfless service.

VMI’s Call to Duty Scholarships provide additional funding to qualified, appointed students who are recipients of three and four-year ROTC national scholarships. Call to Duty Scholarships cover housing and food (room and board) not included in the independently-awarded scholarships from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Financial Aid Tip

ROTC scholarship funds, eligibility, and deadlines vary from service to service. High school students are encouraged to connect with the ROTC units at VMI early in their college research process for information about specific program requirements and expectations.

Ebenezer Abebrese poses with a VMI flag at Army training.

Army covered my education, but I needed a way to pay to actually be here and live here. Call to Duty was the difference between me coming here or not. And I can think of people who are probably in my shoes or even in worse situations, that this scholarship has blessed. I couldn’t be more grateful.

—Ebenezer Abebrese ’27, Call to Duty Scholarship recipient

Eligibility and Application

This scholarship is an annual award. To keep the scholarship each semester, cadets must continue to demonstrate eligibility for their ROTC scholarship.   ROTC units will work with the Office of Financial Aid to determine continued semester eligibility prior to the beginning of each semester.

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity for financial support during your cadetship at VMI, contact the Office of Financial Aid today with any questions regarding eligibility and the application process and timeline.

Apply Starting Oct. 1

Reminder

The Call to Duty Scholarship is awarded after all types of other financial aid, excluding loans, have been applied, and is based on available funding. ROTC scholarships must be awarded PRIOR to Matriculation to qualify for Call to Duty.

Impact in Action

For those on ROTC scholarship who are also selected for Call to Duty scholarships, the cost of attending VMI drops to $3,600. Connect with financial aid today for more information to learn more about funding opportunities.

Why VMI?

While there are many schools across the nation who offer ROTC programs, as a senior military college, VMI’s ROTC program can provide military training at a higher level than programs at civilian colleges and universities. Cadets have access to active-duty bases, field training exercises, and high-ranking military officials on post, a rich and valuable training ground for tomorrow’s officers. The 24-7 military environment on post keeps cadets fit, focused, and ready to learn to lead.

Ready to learn more about the value of VMI?

Complete the Inquiry Form to connect with the admissions team and be sure to indicate your interest in commissioning and preferred branch of service.