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