Scholarships
UH Army ROTC awards 2, 3, and 4-year scholarships that are merit-based to qualified individuals each year on a rolling basis. Scholarships include tuition and fees, books and a monthly stipend which are valued up to an Unlimited Amount for all participating for Houston Battalion ROTC. Below is a list of the scholarships that we offer. In order to apply for any one of the scholarships or programs listed below, you must contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at (713) 743-3883 or krobinso@central.uh.edu
High School Students
High School students can apply for a 4-year Army ROTC scholarship which will pay for their entire college education. High School students should apply at the beginning of their senior year; however there is no cut off date to apply. To apply for a 4-year scholarship, contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at (713) 743-3883 or email krobinso@central.uh.edu
College Students
UH Army ROTC provides 2, 3, or 4-year scholarships to current college students who seek commissions as second lieutenants. The scholarships are offered to qualified students at the following universities:
- University of Houston
- University of Houston-Downtown
- Rice University
- Houston Baptist University
- Texas Southern University
- University of St. Thomas
- Texas Woman’s University
- University of Texas Health and Science Center
Students from the following list of community colleges may also qualify for a scholarship from Houston ROTC.
If you are a current college student at one of these universities and are interested in a scholarship, contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at (713) 743-3883 or email krobinso@central.uh.edu
Nursing Scholarships
UH Army ROTC offers scholarships for qualified nursing students who seek to become an Army Nurse. Students who receive a Nursing Scholarship are guaranteed a job as an Army Nurse in an Army hospital upon graduation and commissioning. Nursing scholarships also include board fees, a stethoscope, and all class expenses directly related to nursing. To learn more about the ROTC Nursing Scholarships and nursing opportunities in the Army contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at (713) 743-3883 or email krobinso@central.uh.edu. More information about Nursing Scholarships is available online.
Green to Gold Scholarships
UH Army ROTC also accepts 2, 3, and 4 year Green-to-Gold (GTG) Scholarship recipients. The GTG program is designed for active duty soldiers who desire to complete their education and earn their commission as a 2LT in the Active Duty, National Guard, or Army Reserves. Soldiers applying for GTG must have approval of their chain of command and must be accepted to one of the universities listed below prior to award of a scholarship:
- University of Houston
- University of Houston-Downtown
- Rice University
- Houston Baptist University
- Texas Southern University
- University of St. Thomas
- Texas Women’s University
- University of Texas Health and Science Center
To learn more about Green to Gold Scholarships, contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at (713) 743-3883 or email krobinso@central.uh.edu or visit the Green to Gold website.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)/Texas State Tuition Assistance Program
ROTC cadets who are in the Army National Guard or the Army Reserves may participate in the SMP beginning in their MS II or MS III years as a cadet, and they will receive additional benefits, including E-5 Drill Pay and a monthly stipend. Those cadets who are in the National Guard may participate in the TSTAP during all 4 years, which pays all tuition and fees for 12 credit hours per semester. To learn more about the Simultaneous Membership program, contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at (713) 743-3883 or email krobinso@central.uh.edu
