Why Choose Niagara?

Ranked #1

ROTC Program is Ranked Number 1 in the 2nd Brigade

National Leader

Niagara University Consistently ranks within the top 10% of all Army ROTC Programs

Career Preparation

Over the last 4 years - seniors selected for active duty exceeds 80% (National Avg. 51%)

Housing & Tuition Scholarships

Focus on your degree and future - not how you will pay for it

Army Officer Mark Hine

Class of 2024

Niagara's ROTC program has prepared me for my career by ensuring I have a job right out of college. It has also given me some of my closet friends and made my time at Niagara one of the best experiences.

What is Army ROTC ?

Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and offers classes you can take as electives within your normal college curriculum. You can take up to the first two years of the program without having to contract to serve in the Army.
Army ROTC pays for your tuition while you go to college and train to become an Army Officer.
Get the college experience and graduate as a highly respected second lieutenant in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Scholarships Opportunities

Scholarships are awarded based on a scholar athlete leader criteria

Army ROTC Scholarships
at Niagara University

Full-tuition scholarships available in two-, three-, and four-year
Room and board ($13,200)-provided by Niagara University
Book allowance of $1,200/year ($600/semester)
Monthly Stipend of $420 for 10 months per year (Basic Course)

Army ROTC Scholarships
for High School Students

Provides full and partial scholarships to receive a college degree
Immediate job placement as a leader and manager in the US Army

Round 1 Applications Due
October 13, 2025

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Our Mission

The Purple Eagle Battalion partners with the university to recruit, train, develop, and educate Army ROTC Cadets in order to commission officers of character for the Total Army.