What are the requirements for US Army scholarships for international students?

I'm an international student interested in US Army scholarships but not sure how they work or if I'm eligible. Can someone explain what the requirements are and if they're open to non-US citizens?

To receive any U.S. Army scholarship, the primary requirement generally includes enlisting in the U.S. Army itself. However, for international students, this can be a complex process as U.S. military service and its associated scholarships are typically limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

An exception to this is the MAVNI (Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest) program, which accepts individuals with specialized skills, like certain healthcare professionals or those fluent in specific, in-demand languages. However, this program has been suspended since 2016 and is not currently open for new applicants.

Another key requirement for most military scholarships is having a qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), which is a series of tests that helps the military determine a candidate's potential for military service.

As for Army-specific scholarships, there are programs like the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarship available to students, but again these are generally open to U.S. citizens only. The ROTC scholarships cover tuition and fees, in addition to providing allowances for living expenses and books.

Your best bet may be to consider other scholarship options open to international students, or to explore programs in your home country's military if that aligns with your interests. Alternatively, if your intent is to study in the U.S., you might want to explore gaining permanent residency in order to qualify for these military scholarships. It's a significant commitment, so you'd want to be confident it aligns with your long-term goals before proceeding.