Air Force ROTC cadets may be eligible for scholarship assistance throughout their time in the program. Cadets may qualify in high school or while in college.

Detachment 880 Statistics for Fiscal Year 23

29% of all AFROTC cadets are on scholarship, totaling $1,281,314 in aid for qualified, eligible cadets. All 1st Class (senior) cadets received some form of scholarship.

High School Student Scholarships

Along with good grades and test scores, high school students are evaluated on their leadership potential. This can be demonstrated in a multitude of ways to include, but not limited to active participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, community service, employment, and so on. There are two types of High School Scholarships available:

• Type 1 – Full tuition and fees
• Type 2 – Up to $18,000/year

Application dates

• 1 Jul 23 – application window opens
• 31 Dec 23 – Last day to initiate application/questionnaire
• 11 Jan 24 – Last day to submit missing docs
• 31 May – Last day to accept scholarship offers

If I accept a High School scholarship and then later decide that I no longer wish to continue in AFROTC or I am unable to maintain the standards to maintain the scholarship, what are the consequences?

The first day of your sophomore year is when you become committed to the terms of the contract you sign. At that point, potential outcomes may include recoupment of payment, active duty service, released from contract, or scholarship inactivation/suspension/termination.

I was not awarded a High School scholarship. Are there other scholarship opportunities?

Yes. AFROTC has the In-College Scholarship Program which offers Type 1 and Type 2 scholarships. The In-College scholarships range from 2 to 3 years depending on when it is awarded and the number of years a cadet has remaining to graduate.

College Student Scholarships

In addition to good grades, test scores, and physical fitness assessment scores, college student class ranking will also be a significant factor in qualifying for an AFROTC scholarship. Cadets are
continuously evaluated by the Cadre, who look at performance and aptitude in a variety of areas, including attitude, character, participation, growth, followership, and leadership potential.

What are the different In-College Scholarship Program categories?

Type 1

• Full college tuition and authorized fees

Type 2

• Pays up to $18,000 per year in college tuition and authorized fees

Room benefit

• May convert scholarship, pays up to $10,000 per year for on-campus housing

Brigadier General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) - Type 2

• 2-year tuition award
• Pays up to $18,000 per year in college tuition and authorized fees
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• All qualified cadets who complete field training

What is the eligibility criteria?

How do I apply for an In-College scholarship?

You don’t. Other than meeting the eligibility requirements mentioned, the In-College scholarship nomination process is transparent to the cadets. Your AFROTC Cadre will endorse all the cadets who meet the eligibility criteria and submit their names in accordance with AFROTC guidance to compete for an In-College scholarship.

When are the In-College scholarship boards held?

In-College scholarship boards are held in the fall (Nov-Dec) and spring (Mar-Apr).