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
Important Dates to Remember
ROTC scholarship applications are open as of June 14, 2026. Applications must be started no later than March 4, 2027 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board for the High School Class of 2027 for the 2026 – 2027 school year.
Round 1 Applications Due
October 12, 2026
Applications will be reviewed from October 19 – 23, 2026.
Round 2 Applications Due
January 18, 2027
Applications will be reviewed from January 25 – 29, 2027.
Round 3 Applications Due
March 8, 2027
Applications will be reviewed from March 15 – 19, 2027.
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.
Army Officer Mark Hine
Class of 2024