Air Force ROTC
Learn About the Different Types of Air Force Scholarships!
High School Scholarship (Phasing Out)
Air Force High School Scholarships are a great way for students to earn their commission as an Air Force Officer while completing their schooling. Scholarships pay full tuition fees at any public or private institution with an Air Force ROTC detachment. Students on scholarship also receive additional benefits, including monthly stipends and an annual book stipend. High School Scholarships are very competitive and based on a number of different metrics. The application takes into account a student’s GPA, SAT/ACT test score, physical fitness, and interview results. Students can apply during the Fall quarter of their Senior year. The better the scores, the more likely they are to receive a Scholarship. For more information, please see the official AFROTC High School Scholarship webpage.
In College Scholarships
Students already in the program may be eligible for an In-College Scholarship (ICSP). The ICSP requirements change frequently. For more information, please visit the official AFROTC scholarship website.
Charles McGhee Leadership Award
All cadets in their junior year who have completed Field Training and meet the minimum AFROTC scholarship requirements are awarded the Charles McGhee Leadership Award (CMLA). This Award covers up to $18K dollars a year in tuition and fees for a cadet's Junior and Senior Year. It may cover an additional 5th year for certain degree programs (please contact your AFROTC Advisor for more information on whether you qualify). The CMLA also provides a monthly stipend to cadets and an annual book allowance of $900 to help cover the cost of college textbooks. If Cadets already have a way to pay for college tuition (i.e., G.I Bill, Title 35, etc.), they can convert the CMLA to a $10K housing allowance that can help pay for the cost of living on campus at CWU! Cadets will have until Dec 31st of their Junior year to accept the CMLA.
For more information, please reach out to your AFROTC Academic advisor or the Detachment 895 Recruiting Officer at 509-963-2274.
Current as of: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
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