Scholarships

AFROTC offers scholarships for cadets participating in AFROTC. More information on AFROTC scholarships and to apply for AFROTC scholarships can be found at www.afrotc.com.

All scholarships include $900 annual book allowance.
All scholarships include a monthly stipend of $300-$500.
- Breakdown by AS Year: $300-AS100, $375-AS200, $450-AS300, $500-AS400.
All academic majors are eligible to compete.

There are three categories of scholarships:

High School Scholarships

Enlisted Scholarships

In College Scholarships
- The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is open to AFROTC program college freshmen and sophomores; eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP scholarships by their school's AFROTC detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership ability, grades, fitness and overall participation in the AFROTC program. HQ AFROTC makes the final decision and awards scholarships. The nomination deadlines are established by HQ AFROTC.

Auburn University Commander's Excellence Award

Auburn University does not provide specific housing for cadets participating in any of the available ROTC programs on campus. Instead, AU funds 5 Commander's Excellence Awards per year to AFROTC. These awards are for students with at least one year in the AFROTC program, active cadets in good standing, and awarded based on merit of the student. At the present time, all students with at least a year in the program can apply. The application announcement will take place during LLAB in the Spring semester with awards activating the following fall semester. Winners will be selected by the Detachment Commander. Each award is worth the full cost of Room & Board at Auburn University which is currently $9,000 per year (deposited to the student each semester at $4,500). Students who receive this award will continue to receive the award each semester so long as they are still an active member of Det 005, a full-time student of Auburn University, and a student in good standing with the University and Det 005. These awards are offered at the discretion of the university financial aid department, not AFROTC.

For additional information on Financial Aid at Auburn University, see these helpful links:

Scholarship FAQs

How do I know what to do when I get to Auburn University? When does AFROTC start?

First and foremost, congratulations on receiving a high school scholarship. You are one of the few selected to start the AFROTC with such an amazing financial award! The Recruiting Flight Commander will receive your contact information from Headquarters once you declare that you are attending Auburn University and you accept your scholarship. From there, register for the soonest Camp War Eagle session you can to get first dibs on class registration! While you are at Camp War Eagle, it is a great time to stop by the Detachment to meet the Recruiting Flight Commander, take a tour, and get additional questions answered.

Following the completion of all CWE sessions, all registered students will be invited to attend AFROTC New Student Orientation which will take place just prior to the start of school. It is mandatory for scholarship recipients and optional (but highly encouraged) for all others. This packet of information will tell you everything you need to bring in order to contract you with the Air Force during New Student Orientation. For the latest and greatest on the 2011 New Student Orientation, just follow the link.

How do I receive my monthly stipend and textbook refund?

As a scholarship cadet, your monthly stipend starts when you contract with the Air Force. This stipend ranges from $350 to $500, depending on your academic year. In addition, cadets on scholarship receive about $450 per semester for textbooks. You'll need to have an active bank account in order for the Air Force to directly deposit both of these allowances in your account.

Does the scholarship pay for room and board?

No, the scholarship does not pay your room and board. However, the Auburn University Financial Aid office provides 5 Room & Board Scholarships a year to the AFROTC Detachment Commander to award to deserving cadets. For additional information see the Scholarships link.

As a scholarship cadet, what should my parents do if they receive a tuition bill?

First, don't panic! Quite often it takes time for all the paperwork to catch up and you may receive a bill showing you owe money. Simply bring it into the Air Force detachment and we will take care of it.

If I have an ROTC scholarship, is it possible to change my academic major?

Yes, but it's difficult and should be attempted only after a lot of thought and with a valid reason. The Air Force offers scholarships only in specific majors. If you want to change your major before arriving, please call immediately to get the detailed instructions on the procedure.

Last Updated: Aug. 3, 2011