UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Military Science and Leadership / ROTC

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are given out to current or incoming UWRF students.  All scholarships offer full tuition and a monthly stipend.

Scholarship Options

 

ROTC Scholarship

ROTC Scholarships are for students who do not want to be in the Army National Guard or Reserves while attending school. ROTC Scholarship winners have more free time than other options, so it is great for students pursuing sports and internships.

Benefits

  • Full Tuition OR $5,000 per semester
  • $420/month stipend and $600/semester textbook stipend

Service Obligation (One of the following)

  • Active Duty 4 Year - Reserves 4 Years
  • National Guard/ Reserves 8 Years

Pre Scholarship Required Training (One of the following)

  • Basic Camp (5 Weeks)
  • MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 201, MSL 202

Non-Scholarship Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

SMP Scholarships are for those who are already in the National Guard or Reserves, or will join before/ during college. While this scholarship does give full tuition payments, membership in the Guard or Reserves qualifies the student for 

Benefits

  • Federal/ State Tuition Reimbursement
  • $420/month stipend
  • ~$300/month drill pay
  • $397/month GI Bill and $350 Kicker (If AIT Complete)

Service Obligation (One of the following)

  • 3 Years Active Duty - 5 Years Reserve
  • 6 Years National Guard/ Reserve - 2 Years Inactive Ready Reserve

Pre Scholarship Training Requirements (one of the following)

  • Basic Camp (5 weeks)
  • Basic Training (10 weeks)
  • MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 201, MSL 202

Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty Scholarship (GRFD)

GRFD Scholarships are for students who want to join the National Guard or Reserves after graduation and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant. Students must also be a member of the Guard or Reserves before accepting a scholarship. 4 year options are available. 

Benefits

  • Federal/ State Tuition Reimbursement and $5000/semester
  • $420/month and $600/semester
  • ~$300/month drill pay
  • $397/month GI Bill and $350/month kicker (If AIT Complete)

Service Obligation

  • 8 Years National Guard/ Reserves

Pre Scholarship Training Requirements (One of the Following)

  • Basic Camp (5 Weeks)
  • Basic Training (10 Weeks)
  • MSL 101, MSL 102, MSL 201, MSL 202

For Questions or more information please reach out to Kevin Pigman at 715-425-3687.

Contact Us

UWRF ROTC
Kevin Pigman
715-425-3358
12 South Hall
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