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The NROTC unit offers participation through three programs: 1) the Navy-Marine Corps Scholarship Program (four-, three- or two-year), 2) the NROTC College Program and 3) for enlisted service members, the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 program or the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program. Applications and further details are available on the USF NROTC webpage.

The Four-Year Scholarship

  • Full tuition
  • All college/university fees
  • Stipend for textbooks
  • All uniforms provided
  • Subsistence allowance each academic month
    • $250 per month for freshmen
    • $300 per month for sophomores
    • $350 per month for juniors
    • $400 per month for seniors
  • Graduates are commissioned as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps.
  • Total military service obligation is eight years, at least four of which must be active duty.

The Three- or Two-Year Scholarship

  • Same benefits as above for three or two years
  • Open to college students with at least 30 credits completed
  • Deadline: May 31 each year
  • Graduates are commissioned as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps
  • Total military service obligation is eight years, at least five of which must be active duty

NROTC College Program

  • Open to students entering college, college freshmen and college sophomores
  • Deadline: April 30 for the upcoming cycle
  • Applicants selected from students already attending or accepted by colleges with NROTC programs
  • Accepted students compete for three- or two-year NROTC scholarships
  • Graduates are commissioned as officers in the Navy or Marine Corps
  • Total military service obligation is eight years, at least three of which must be active duty