Interested in receiving money for college? Both Air Force ROTC and the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets offer outstanding scholarship opportunities. An AFROTC scholarship can cover up to full tuition & fees, uniforms, books, plus a monthly allowance.
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Get financial help for college and a job upon graduation! The opportunities offered by AFROTC are difficult to beat.
- Air Force ROTC Scholarships can provide:
- Up to full tuition & fees
- A tax-free stipend
- A book allowance each semester
- Travel pay
- Offered on a nationally competitive basis
- Available to:
- College-bound high school students
- College students (even if they are not already in ROTC)
- Enlisted personnel
- 4-year scholarship recipients typically do not incur any service obligation until the start of their sophomore year
- Check out full details at the AFROTC scholarship FAQ
Cadets prepare for Field Training
Scholarship Stats
Nationwide (Fall '08)
- 12,800 applicants
- 1819 offers
- 70% technical + 30% non-tech
- Averages of those selected:
- Top 12% of class
- 1260 SAT / 27 ACT
- 3.77 GPA
VTAF
- 109 of 183 cadets earned a scholarship (60%)
NOTE: HQ AFROTC asks students to declare a major for scholarship purposes, but some freshman spend 1 or 2 semesters accomplishing prerequisites to earn admittance into the department of their choice. Many students are classified as "University Studies" until they meet the requirements for their desired major.
What if I don't get a High School Scholarship?
The vast majority of cadets start AFROTC without a scholarship, but 60% of Det 875 cadets were awarded one! Eligible freshman & sophomores are automatically nominated each year. Cadets must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, meet medical & fitness standards, and be ranked in the top 3rd of his or her peers to be eligible. 22 cadets (11 freshman & 11 sophomores) earned an In-College Scholarship in 2007. Their average GPA was 3.33.
For more information about Air Force ROTC scholarships, click here. If you still can't find the answers you're looking for, e-mail us your questions, along with your full name, mailing address, and phone number so we can send you additional information.
High School Application Deadlines
Corps of Cadets Scholarships
The VTCC also offers many scholarship opportunities!
VTCC Cadets
Students admitted to Virginia Tech in the incoming freshman Corps of Cadets class are eligible for the Emerging Leadership Scholarship. For in-state students the ELS provides $2,000 per year totaling $8,000 over the four years of college. Out-of-state students are awarded $3,000 per year totaling $12,000 over four years.
Once the freshmen year is complete, cadets are eligible to compete for additional scholarships through the generous gifts of Corps Alumni. These rewards range from $1,000-$3,000 annually.
New members of the Regimental Band, the Highty-Tighties, can also receive a $1,000 scholarship.
For more information on VTCC scholarships, click here.
VT Scholarships
Additional information on financial aid at Virginia Tech can be found at the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid.