Scholarship
Welcome to the scholarship page of Cornell Navy ROTC’s Invictus Battalion. Embarking on the journey of naval leadership is both a rigorous and rewarding experience. To help facilitate this journey, we offer scholarships that not only lighten the financial load but also provide practical experiences that are integral in shaping our future leaders.
The NROTC scholarships provide:
1. Complete tuition coverage, ensuring your academic pursuits are unencumbered.
2. A $375 semesterly allowance for textbooks, investing in your academic resources.
3. Full payment for summer training and official travel, underscoring the importance of hands-on experience and travel in your training.
4. A tax-free monthly stipend during the school year (10 months) designed to assist with personal expenses:
– Freshman: $250
– Sophomore: $300
– Junior: $350
– Senior: $400
At Cornell, this comprehensive scholarship could equate to over $50,000 annually, amounting to nearly $200,000 over four years. Each scholarship culminates in a commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy or a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, depending on your choice of a Navy or Marine Corps option selected during the application process. Both options provide identical benefits, although may require slightly different service obligations depending on the specific community within the Navy or USMC you decide to commission into.
You can find more information on the program entrance requirements here and apply for the Naval ROTC Scholarship here.
We offer three types of scholarships:
1. Four-Year Scholarships: Exclusively available to high school seniors, this scholarship covers all the benefits mentioned above and leads to a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps.
2. Three-Year Scholarships: Available to Cornell freshmen or university freshmen seeking to transfer to Cornell. This scholarship provides the same benefits and leads to a commission in either the Navy or Marine Corps.
3. College Program: Open to any interested student, the College Program isn’t a scholarship per se, but participants receive uniforms, payment for summer training (upon receiving Advanced Standing), and official travel (if they’re pursuing the Medical Program). College Program midshipmen may apply for a three-year scholarship if they initiate the program during their freshman year. The College Program offers a stipend during the junior and senior years, leading to a commission in either the Navy or Marine Corps.
Information for prospective current Cornell students:
If you’re a current Cornell student contemplating a journey in the naval service, you’ve come to the right place. The Invictus Battalion invites you to explore the rewarding opportunities and experiences that our program offers. We appreciate your dedication to academia, but we also understand the need for a balanced student life. In fact, you may have seen some of our midshipmen around on campus, with many midshipmen actively participating in and taking on leadership roles in various on-campus activities including athletics, Greek life, religious organizations, project teams, and research initiatives. If you would like to get a more hands-on perspective of life as a Cornell NROTC midshipmen, you can join us in Physical Training (PT), Drill and Leadership Labs, receive a tour of our unit, or we can set up a time for you to get any questions answered by our current students or Active Duty Staff members.
The Navy ROTC scholarship program provides financial relief and practical experience that could significantly shape your future, opening the doors to a commission as an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Engage with us to understand how you can dovetail your current studies with the disciplined, character-building, and leadership-enhancing environment of Navy ROTC. Begin your journey towards naval leadership today; the Invictus Battalion is ready to welcome you aboard. Contact us using the information below for more details.
Application Process:
We’re here to guide you every step of the way as you apply for a Naval ROTC Scholarship and to Cornell University. We’re eager to provide advice, recommendations, and answer any questions to increase your chances of success.
Should you have specific inquiries regarding the scholarship or the Navy that our website or its links do not address, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact the Cornell NROTC Unit via email at navyrotc@cornell.edu, telephone at (607) 255-4202, or schedule a meeting with us using this link. Let us help you embark on your voyage into naval leadership.
