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Lt. Col. Frank Holt Memorial Army ROTC Scholarship

Reserve Officers Association of the United States

Foundation Annual Grants for Veterans

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Attending Santa Clara University (Bronco Battalion) or other California campuses
  • Full-time students

Other requirements

  • Army ROTC Cadets

Overview

Funder: Lt. Col. Frank Holt family estate and Santa Clara County Unified Chapter GW/063 of ROA

Geographic Scope: California (Santa Clara County area and Santa Clara University)

Purpose: Support Army ROTC cadets in recognition of Lt. Col. Frank Holt's role in preserving ROTC on California campuses

Eligibility

  • Army ROTC Cadets
  • Attending Santa Clara University (Bronco Battalion) or other California campuses
  • Full-time students

Background

  • Named After: Lt. Col. Frank Holt, U.S. Army (Ret.)
  • History: Scholarship established in 2004, the year after Lt. Col. Holt's death
  • Legacy: Lt. Col. Holt played a crucial role in preserving ROTC on California campuses when the program was threatened with extinction
  • Funding: Jointly funded by the Holt family (including Lt. Col. James Holt, AC-1 Stanley M. Holt U.S. Navy Reserve Ret., and Cassandra Holt Ravenscroft) and Santa Clara County Unified Chapter GW/063
  • Consecutive Awards: 17+ consecutive years of awards (as of 2020)

Use of Funds

  • Textbooks
  • Academic expenses
  • Reducing need for part-time work to allow focus on academics and ROTC training

Contact Information

  • ROA Headquarters: 1 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-5618
  • Phone (Local): 202.479.2200
  • Phone (Toll Free): 800.809.9448
  • Website: www.roa.org
  • Local Chapter: Santa Clara County Unified Chapter GW/063

How to Apply

Application Process

Application details not specified in available documentation. Interested cadets should:

  1. Contact: Santa Clara County Unified Chapter GW/063 or ROA National Headquarters
    • Phone: 202.479.2200 or 800.809.9448
    • Website: www.roa.org
  2. Inquire: Request application materials and deadline information
  3. Submit: Complete application materials according to chapter guidelines
  4. Selection: Chapter and family representatives review and select award recipient

Typical Selection Criteria (Based on Program History)

  • ROTC participation and commitment
  • Academic performance
  • Financial need
  • Service orientation

What Reserve Officers Association of the United States actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Reserve Officers Association of the United States reported $2,000 in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2022
1
Total given
$42K
Median grant
$42K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN.

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    $42K

IRS Form 990, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Veterans

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