High School Seniors

The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) offers competitive, merit-based scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend college and commission as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. Scholarships cover tuition and fees at participating universities, plus a monthly living stipend and an annual book allowance. Whether you're aiming for a career in aviation, engineering, intelligence, or beyond, HSSP is your launchpad to leadership and service.

(Note: Cadets have the option to convert their awarded ROTC scholarship to a $10k per academic year 'housing scholarship'. This scholarship will then be applied to campus housing. Board is not included, and the conversion must begin at start of the fall term, if used. )

Applications open annually from July to December for graduating high school seniors.

Interested in applying or learning more? Please visit afrotc.com/scholarships.

The Rutgers University-New Brunswick ROTC Award is a four-year renewable scholarship designed to support first-year fall applicants demonstrating strong leadership, persistence, and commitment to participating in an ROTC program while attending Rutgers. Each year, $15,000 Trustee Scholarships are awarded to five students across Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC programs.

Eligibility is limited to first-year fall applicants admitted to specific New Brunswick schools, including the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the Rutgers Business School. Transfer and continuing ROTC students are not eligible.

The selection process involves collaboration between Undergraduate Admissions and ROTC programs. Candidates are ranked based on academic merit. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, complete 24 degree credits annually, and remain in good standing with their ROTC program to renew the scholarship.

All incoming freshmen who commit to Rutgers and complete AFROTC enrollment by April 25th of their senior year of high school will be considered for the ROTC Trustee Scholarship. For questions, please contact the Recruiting Officer.