Scholarships and Grants

Explore the many various ways to earn a college scholarship so you can focus on what's important.  

High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)

High school seniors that meet all eligibility requirements may apply for Air Force ROTC scholarships through the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP). Please visit AFROTC.com to learn more.  

In-College Scholarship (ICSP) 

Headquarters Air Force ROTC automatically competes eligible ROTC cadets for this scholarship program that have completed at least one full academic term in college. 

General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA)

This is awarded to rising juniors who have not already been awarded a scholarship.  

Conversion of existing ROTC scholarships to a Housing Scholarship

Cadets have the option at the start of the a Fall Term to convert their awarded ROTC scholarship (any of the ones listed above) to a $10k per academic year 'housing scholarship'.  

Flying Lessons Grants / Programs 

The You can Fly (YCF) and You Can Certify (YCC) programs are Department of the Air Force (DAF) initiatives to increase rated manning through early flight exposure and education. In the case of both, new ROTC cadets are chosen by detachment faculty and will receive funds, either $5,000 (YCF) or $20,000 (YCC). They can then use the assigned funds at a FAA-certified flight school of their choice. These opportunities allow ROTC cadets to experience the wonders of flight and, at the same time, offsets the substantial financial burden that can come with private flight lessons.

New Jersey Institute of Technology affiliated assistance and scholarships

All students who are enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program are eligible to receive University funding. University funding, in combination with funding from Air Force ROTC cannot exceed the cost of education. This funding is offered at the discretion of the University, not Air Force ROTC.

 

NOTE: Detachment cadre, recruiters, current cadets or any other member representing the Air Force, Space Force, or Air Force ROTC cannot guarantee availability, receipt of, or eligibility for any Air Force ROTC scholarship. Scholarship terms and eligibility requirements can vary. Please contact the detachment for more information.