University of Memphis Army ROTC Scholarship
Opportunities and Benefits

Scholarships

• Merit-based college scholarships
• 2, 3, 4-year scholarships for tuition and fees valued up to $160,000 (1/2 year scholarships may also be available for 2, 3, 4-year scholarships)

Benefits

• $1,200 per year book allowance

Monthly stipend:

• $300 – Freshmen
• $350 – Sophomores
• $450 – Juniors
• $500 – Seniors

Memphis students may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 per year in additional scholarships from the university.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, Christian Brothers, Lemoyne-Owen, or Southwest Community College
• Be selected for Contracting through a Contracting Board Process
• Key Areas – GPA/Physical Fitness/Commitment/Potential
• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
• Have a GPA of at least 2.5
• Pass a Medical Examination
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have no civil convictions without waiver
• Be no greater than 31 years of age in the calendar year of graduation/commissioning
• Agree to accept a commission as a Second Lieutenant and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Obligation

Scholarship and Contracted Advanced Course Cadets incur a service obligation. This may be satisfied with various combinations of active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR). Students who enter active duty have an initial obligation of three or four years.

High School Students may apply for Army ROTC Scholarships at www.armyrotc.com.