ROTC Scholarships

Army ROTC offers scholarships to qualified individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements. In general, an ROTC scholarship will cover the costs of tuition and books, as well as a monthly stipend. Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant's merit, not on financial need. If you are interested in applying for an ROTC scholarship, first check to see if you are eligible. If you are, contact our Enrollment Officer or any member of the Lobo Battalion cadre.

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Contracted Cadet Benefits and Scholarships

Monthly Stipend:
Freshmen - $300
Sophomores - $350
Juniors - $450
Seniors - $500

Masters 1st Year- $450     Masters 2nd Year - $500

100% of college tuition     OR  Equivalent cash value of tuition applied to on-campus Room and Board expenses.

Books: Fees:
$1200 per year ($600 per semester)
100% Reimbursement of required class fees

Room and Board Scholarships
UNM Army ROTC has Room and Board Scholarships available!!!  Applications are taken at the beginning of each school year and as more scholarships become available. Interested cadets should contact their MSL instructor for more information.

Eligibility Criteria

NOTE: These are the minimum criteria for scholarship application. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee you an ROTC scholarship.

CITIZENSHIP - Scholarship applicants must be United States citizens prior to contracting as a scholarship cadet.
AGE - Scholarship applicants must be less than 27 years old on 30 June of the calendar year in which they are to be commissioned
ACADEMIC STATUS - Scholarship applicants must be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent certificate before 1 September of the year of award.
SAT - 920
ACT - 19
GPA - 2.5 cumulative GPA.
MEDICAL QUALIFICATION - Pass a Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board (DODMERB) physical.
PHYSICAL APTITUDE - An individual without prior military experience (active or reserve) must pass the APFT with a minimum of 50 points in each event and a minimum score of 150 points. An individual with prior military experience (active or reserve) must pass the APFT with a minimum of 60 points in each event and a minimum score of 180 points.
CHARACTER - Applicant must be of good morale character as defined by Army regulations.

Civilian Sponsored Scholarship Programs:

Armed Forces Insurance General Melvin Zais Army ROTC Scholarship
First Command Financial Planning, Inc Scholarship Programs
Daedalian Foundation Scholarship Program
The Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, Inc. (CMP) Scholarships
General Creighton W. (Abe) Abrams Scholarship
Combined United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Scholarship
Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association Scholarship Program
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation ROTC Scholarship Program

For information on departmental scholarships (2-4 year), please stop by our campus office at 1836 Lomas Blvd and speak to one of our cadre. You can also call to make an appointment at any of the following numbers.

Office: (505) 277-2275

FAX: (505) 277-2276

Cell: (505) 269-8448