Military Scholarships for High School Seniors

Hey, fellow high schoolers! Senior year is fast approaching and I'm trying to figure out my financial situation for college. I'm thinking about the military route, does anyone know if there are military scholarships for high school seniors?

There definitely are military scholarships you can apply for as a high school senior. If you're considering a service academy like West Point or the Naval Academy, they offer a fully paid education in return for a service commitment after graduation.

Another option to check out is the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarship. Through programs like Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, and Air Force ROTC, you can receive scholarships that cover most, if not all, tuition and fees plus a book allowance and a monthly stipend for personal expenses. In exchange, you'll be required to complete mandatory military training while you're in school and fulfill a service commitment after you graduate.

There is also the Military Service Academy Congressional nomination. Members of Congress can nominate constituents for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies, and these can lead to scholarships as well.

One more option if you're interested in studying a technical field (such as engineering, chemistry, or physics) and want to serve in the Navy is the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program (NUPOC). You can enrol in this program while you're still in college, and upon acceptance, you'll receive a sign-on bonus and an ongoing monthly stipend.

Keep in mind that all of these options involve a commitment to serve in the military following your education. It's essential to understand what that commitment means and to have a sincere desire to serve before pursuing such a scholarship. Good luck with your search!