Sideload (3-yr, 2-yr) Scholarships

Program Information

  • Individuals entering their sophomore or junior years of college may apply for a 3-year or 2-year (Sideload) scholarship through their college’s NROTC Unit.  Applications must be received no later than 01 June.  If interested please contact: FreshmanAdvisor@umich.edu.

**Due to the nature of forms containing personally identifiable information (PII), you will need to physically drop the package off in person to our office, or send it via UPS/FedEx/USPS to our office address (ATTN: Freshman Advisor)** 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Students applying for a two or three year scholarship must meet the following requirements:
  • Must have at least at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) but no more than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours).
  • Must have a minimum college GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Must be admitted to or in process of gaining admittance to school affiliated with the NROTC Unit from which they are being nominated.
  • Students may apply for only one of two programs options; Navy or Nurse (Nursing is not open to Marine Option applicants).

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full tuition
  • Stipend for textbooks
  • Monthly stipend
    • Sophomore $300/month
    • Junior $350/month
    • Senior $400/month

Application Process