Traditional ROTC Scholarship (2, 3 and 4 year)

Army ROTC is one of the largest providers of scholarships in the country, making thousands of awards every year. Winners are chosen based on academics, SAT/ACT results, teacher evaluations, extracurricular activities, leadership potential, a physical aptitude exam, and a personal interview. Benefits include:

• Paid tuition and fees
• Grant money to apply towards room and board at UNH
• An annual book benefit of $900
• A monthly tax-free stipend: $300 MS I, $350 MS II, $450 MS III, $500 MS IV

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

SMP cadets serve in Army ROTC and serve in a paid status in the Army Guard or Army Reserve. These cadets get to put the skills they have developed in Army ROTC to use in a real military unit as an Officer in Training. Pay is the equivalent a Sergeant E-5 (about $250 for a drill weekend) and can earn about $1,000 for a two-week annual training usually in the summer.

During college, SMP cadets drill one weekend a month, but are in a non-deployable status. Service in the Army Reserve Components (RC) can qualify for time in service toward pay and retirement, provided cadets complete drilling requirements.

SMP members are also eligable for multiple scholarships, including the Guard & Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship and the Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship.

Guard & Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarships

GRFD Scholarships are usually 2 year Army National Guard or Army Reserve scholarships covering tuition & fees, but not room and board. GRFD recipients serve in the Guard or Reserve and have a four year obligation. GRFD/SMP cadets also receive Monthly Drill Pay & a Monthly Cadet Stipend. GRFD Scholarship forms are available below.

• GRFD Application - Packet includes the application, forms, and instructions
• CC Form 104R - Planned Academic Program Worksheet
• CC Form 139R - Cadet Enrollment Record

Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship (DedARNG)

These are similar to GRFD scholarships, but are offered in 2, 2.5 & 3 year periods and put cadets on a National Guard career path. To learn more about a DedARNG Scholarship, visit the Army National Guard Scholarship Website. To learn about opportunities in the New Hampshire National Guard, visit the New Hampshire National Guard Website.