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You’ll need to apply for the scholarship in mid-to-late January for fall semester college entry. Don't wait for acceptance letters from colleges; apply concurrently. You can find this year’s application deadline on our applying page.

Applications can be completed online. See our applying page for details. You can visit your local Navy/Marine Corps recruiting office or contact the NROTC Unit for guidance.

Your commitment doesn't begin when you apply. It commences when you accept the scholarship and swear the oath of office. However, up until the beginning of sophomore year, you can withdraw from the program without any "payback" obligation.

Participating colleges in Rochester include the:

• ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• State University of New York
• SUNY Brockport
• St. John Fisher College

The scholarship is comprehensive, covering tuition, regular fees, a book allowance, and a monthly stipend. Uniforms and naval science textbooks are supplied at no extra cost, although some items may need to be returned.

The scholarship does not pay for:

While the scholarship covers most costs, it does not include room and board. However, many participating schools (ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ and Rochester Institute of Technology) offer full room and board benefits to ROTC scholarship students. You may need to coordinate this with your school's financial office. It also doesn't cover course re-takes or summer school.

To maintain the scholarship, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and earn a grade of "C" or better in your naval science courses.

If your GPA falls below 2.5, you may be required to attend supervised study sessions and receive tutoring if needed. Repeatedly falling below this threshold can lead to scholarship suspension or disenrollment.

After submitting your application, it's reviewed and processed by local recruiters, followed by an officer interview. The entire package is forwarded to the NROTC program manager's office in Pensacola, FL, for board review. Decisions may not be received until March or April.

You can select five institutions where you'd be willing to use your scholarship. Efforts are made to match your preferences. The assignment considers the number of applicants for a particular school and your acceptance to that institution.

NROTC midshipmen must have their own medical coverage. During summer cruises on military orders, the government covers additional medical expenses.

You can find the Rochester NROTC Unit on the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ River Campus, specifically on the first floor of Morey Hall. You can consult the campus map for exact location details.

If your preferred college is a "cross-town" school, you will need to come to the ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ for NROTC activities.

Most midshipmen at cross-town schools arrange carpooling for transportation. In cases where a midshipman can't make it to the NROTC unit, assistance is provided in finding or providing transportation.

Physical training takes place twice a week for Navy midshipmen and three times a week for Marines. Workouts focus on all-around fitness and health, exceeding minimum requirements. Specific fitness tests are detailed, and those who barely pass are required to do extra supervised workouts.

The NROTC schedule includes activities from early mornings to Wednesday afternoons. Friday mornings often feature additional PT sessions, and mandatory study halls are held for students with substandard grades.

Midshipmen can participate in varsity sports while in NROTC, with support for coordinating schedules with coaches and maintaining academic and physical fitness requirements.

Scholarships can be extended beyond four years for specific circumstances, such as co-op programs, on a case-by-case basis.

NROTC has a strict zero-tolerance policy for controlled substances. A positive drug test can lead to disenrollment and repayment of scholarship funds.

Midshipmen can smoke or chew tobacco in areas where the host university permits it. NROTC discourages tobacco use and provides information on tobacco cessation resources.

Underage drinking is prohibited. Those over 21 may consume alcohol responsibly. Social events may include alcohol for legal drinkers, provided non-alcoholic options and supervision are available.

A student on an NROTC scholarship has a training "cruise" each summer. These excursions are normally one month long. The goal of the summer cruises is to give the midshipmen first-hand experience in the various branches within the Navy and Marine Corps, thereby helping them decide which career field they will request to be placed in upon graduation (surface, submarine, aviation, special warfare, etc.).

NROTC midshipmen are not deployed while in school. Deployment occurs later in naval service after graduation, commissioning and naval training.

The baseline requirement is eight years of service, with at least five on active duty. Additional training or advanced programs may modify this obligation.

Military officers receive a salary composed of base pay, housing allowance, subsistence allowance, and potential special pays or bonuses based on rank and skills.

Your military service counter starts ticking after commissioning, not during your midshipman years.