Army ROTC Four-Year Cadet Command Scholarships

Program: Cadet Command Scholarships administered through Army ROTC program at Eastern Illinois University

Geographic Scope: United States (U.S. Citizens only)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 31 upon graduation
• High school students: Cumulative GPA above 2.5
• College students: Cumulative GPA above 2.5 and must be full-time student
• Must be able to pass an Army Physical Fitness Test:
  • Push-ups in 1 minute: 30 (male)/13 (female)
  • Sit-ups in 1 minute: 35 (male)/30 (female)
  • Run 1-mile in less than 8:00 (male)/10:00 (female)
• Must be able to meet Army height and weight standards or body fat percentage standards
• Must be able to pass Department of Defense Physical
• Must meet remaining requirements found in Cadet Command Regulation 145-1

Key Dates

• Applications may start as early as June following Junior Year of High School
• First scholarship board: October of senior year
• Application deadline: February 4 of senior year
• Recommended application completion: Before October 1 to be considered by first two scholarship boards

Application Process

1. Start application as early as June - Following your Junior Year of High School
2. Complete application through Army ROTC system - Visit www.goarmy.com/rotc
3. Submit before October 1 - Recommended to be considered by first two scholarship boards
4. Meet February 4 deadline - Final deadline for senior year applicants

Application Timeline

• June (Junior year): Begin application process
• October (Senior year): First scholarship board meets
• February 4 (Senior year): Final application deadline
• Applications submitted after January may miss early scholarship boards

Note

Detailed application materials and requirements are located at www.goarmy.com/rotc. Contact Army ROTC at EIU for specific forms and submission procedures.