Scholarships

Scholarship Options

ROTC National Scholarship for High School Students

This four-year scholarship is for college-bound high school seniors. Students interested in attending FIU and enrolling in Army ROTC can start applying for the scholarship at the beginning of their senior year.

The ROTC National Scholarship is extremely competitive and is awarded three times per year. Applications for 2024 are closed.

• Scholarship Benefits
  • Covers full tuition and fees or room and board
  • $1,200 per year for books and supplies
  • $420 monthly stipend for personal expenses
• Scholarship Requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be at least 17
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • High school GPA of at least 2.50
  • Have taken the SAT or ACT
  • Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test and DoDMERB Physical.
  • Meet the physical height and weight requirements.
  • Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard 
• How to Apply
  • Apply to FIU as a first-year student.
  • Create an account on My GoArmy.
  • Log in to the Scholarship Application using your GoArmy account credentials.
  • As you complete the application, remember to select Florida International University as your school of intent.

  For more information, visit Army ROTC Scholarships or email John McCammon, enrollment officer, at armyrotc@fiu.edu.

Two-Year Scholarship

The Two-Year Scholarship is available to incoming or current FIU students who have completed their freshman and sophomore years of college or are completing their final two years of graduate study.

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the requirements for the ROTC Advanced Course. This can be achieved through placement credit, such as completion of Jr. ROTC, prior military service, or membership in the Army Reserve.

Otherwise, you must attend Basic Camp in Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer to validate the scholarship before beginning your junior year.

• Scholarship Benefits
  • Covers full tuition and fees or room and board
  • $1,200 per year for books and supplies
  • $420 monthly stipend for personal expenses
• Scholarship Requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be under 30 years of age by graduation
  • Be a full-time student with two years remaining until completing your degree
  • Be in good academic standing
  • Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test and DoDMERB Physical.
  • Meet the physical height and weight requirements.
  • Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard

  Email John McCammon, enrollment officer, at armyrotc@fiu.edu to apply for the Two-Year Scholarship.