NROTC Preparatory Scholarships (NPP)
NROTC Preparatory Scholarships
NROTC Preparatory Scholarships allow interested high school students, who show great potential via grades, character, and extra-curricular activities but might lack standardized test scores or advanced high school courses, to apply for one-year university, or privately funded scholarships. University NROTC Prep programs are designed to provide students the educational foundation necessary for success in the NROTC program and Navy.
For more information e-mail: Program Manager, NROTC Preparatory Program
NROTC Preparatory Scholarships Benefits
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Full tuition, fees, room and board for the preparatory year
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Upon prep year completion, the Navy NROTC scholarship supports tuition, books and fees for up to 40 months of benefits
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Each participating University has its own unique NROTC preparatory program with its own unique benefits. Some of which include:
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Academic or study-skills mentoring and education counseling
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Association with NROTC units
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Dedicated physical-fitness training
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Focused preparatory or educational skills courses
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Additional scholarships up to full room and board funded for the entire five years
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Who Are We Looking For?
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Individuals who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, and character but lack standardized test scores and advanced course completions due to a lack of opportunity.
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​Demonstrations of future Navy leadership potential include but are not limited to the following:
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Leadership and participation in a variety of school, extracurricular, community or similar activities, particularly those with a charitable or public service purpose;
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Receipt of civic or similar awards;
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Demonstration of a desire to succeed and the ability to overcome barriers by excelling in school, sports, and/or overcoming personal adversity
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Documentation as a role model by teachers and peers at their high school.
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Not all the above factors need to be present.
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​The intent is to provide additional opportunities to all who, for any of the above or similar reasons, demonstrate the potential for future success as a naval officer.
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The NROTC Preparatory Program leverages Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs to assist universities in identifying high-quality applicants, but not all university programs require NJROTC participation.
Admissions
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NROTC Preparatory Program Scholarships are awarded from participating universities. Applicants should contact their target university admissions and the university NROTC unit for specific information.
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A non-exhaustive list of individual NPP university requirements can be found at Summary of requirements and benefits for NPS participating schools
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To be eligible for a follow-on NROTC scholarship, applicants must meet all National Scholarship requirements except ACT/SAT minimums.
Service Obligations
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Navy Option Scholarship Midshipmen (does not include Nurses or Marines) are required to serve a minimum of five years of active military service. Additional requirements may be required for specific job assignments.
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Navy Nurse Corps Option Scholarship Midshipmen will be required to serve at least four years on active duty.
Academic Year 2025-2026 Participating Schools:
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Check back often as new universities may be added