ROTC’s roots date back to 1819 when Norwich University was established as the first private college with a military curriculum. The Morill Act of 1862 mandated military curriculum at newly established land-grant universities, leading to the nationwide undergraduate military programs that culminated in ROTC. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Defense Act, formally […]
ROTC is an undergraduate program that trains students to become officers in their country’s armed forces. It exists in many countries, including the US, and is offered at civilian, military, and junior colleges. The goal is to promote leadership and prepare students to take an officer’s rank if they choose to join the military after […]
Navy ROTC is a program that trains college students to become Navy or Marine Corps officers. Participants receive scholarships and specialized training, and are expected to maintain military standards. Graduates can be commissioned as officers and serve a minimum of six years in the military. Navy ROTC, or Reserve Officer Training Corps, is a program […]
The Air Force ROTC Scholarship pays for tuition, books, room, and board for students in American colleges and universities who participate in the ROTC. Scholarships are offered for 2-4 years and cover any discipline deemed necessary by Air Force requirements. The program has scholarships for high school students, college students, and Air Force personnel. Upon […]
