Program Overview

Naval ROTC Program

The Naval ROTC program is a prestigious scholarship program that offers students the opportunity to pursue a degree while also receiving training to become a commissioned officer in the US Navy or Marine Corps.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Naval ROTC program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Have completed at least two full academic years of college and have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better
• Be accepted for matriculation as a junior at The University of Memphis, Christian Brother University, or Rhodes College
• Except for Marine Option, Nurse Corps Program, or College Program applicants, have completed or be close to completing one year of differential and integral calculus with grades of "C" or better in each course
• Marine Option applicants must have one of the following minimum test scores: 21 - ACT (composite), 1000 - SAT (math and critical reading combined), or 74 - Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)
• Are not enrolled in the College Program

National Two-Year Scholarship

The National Two-Year Scholarship is a competitive scholarship program that selects recipients from non-College Program applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and have at least two years of academic study remaining toward a baccalaureate degree. Recipients are appointed MIDN U.S. Navy or Marine Corps Reserve upon reporting for enrollment in the NROTC advanced course.

Application

To be considered for a National Two-Year Scholarship, individuals need to submit applications through The University of Memphis NROTC unit no later than January of the year prior to their next to last year of school.

Naval Science Institute

Those selected for a Two-Year Scholarship will receive orders to report to the Naval Science Institute (NSI) at Officer Training Command (OTC) in June, after completion of their sophomore year of college. NSI is a six-week course of instruction in Naval Science and drills which is similar to that required of NROTC students during their freshman and sophomore years. While at NSI, students will receive the pay of Officer Candidate, uniforms, room and board. An individual will not be allowed to proceed to their NROTC unit without successful completion of NSI.

Program Details

The Naval ROTC program offers students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a variety of fields while also receiving training to become a commissioned officer in the US Navy or Marine Corps. The program includes:

• Naval Science courses
• Leadership training
• Physical fitness training
• Summer cruises and training exercises

Benefits

The Naval ROTC program offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Full tuition and fees
• Monthly stipend
• Uniforms and equipment
• Opportunities for summer training and travel
• Career opportunities as a commissioned officer in the US Navy or Marine Corps