Opportunities to compete for a Navy or Marine option NROTC Scholarship begin in high school, and represent the first step towards being commissioned a Navy Ensign or Marine Corps Second Lieutenant. Participation in the NROTC Program is not, however, limited only to those who have scholarships. Most midshipmen in the unit arrive and join without a scholarship or prior military service. However, they have the opportunity to compete for a scholarship during their freshman and sophomore year.  Follow the above links for the military scholarships.
 

CNET Controlled Scholarship (2 and 3 Year)

Students who have not been awarded a four year scholarship can still participate in NROTC through a program called the College Program. These midshipman pay their own way through college while still participating in NROTC. College Program midshipman who achieve a 2.5 GPA or better can be submitted for a Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) Controlled Scholarship. These scholarships range from 2 to 3 years and have all the same benefits as the four year scholarship. While competition for CNET Scholarships is keen, our midshipmen have had tremendous success in picking up these scholarship (over 90% of our college program midshipmen have received CNET Scholarships).

South Carolina LIFE Scholarship - the South Carolina legislature has enacted the LIFE scholarship program. All South Carolina residents coming out of high school with a "B" average and a minimum SAT score of 1000 may apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is worth $2000 per year for a total of $8000, however the student must maintain a "B" average to receive subsequent scholarship awards.

For more information on the various scholarship opportunities available through NROTC e-mail the Recruiting Officer at nrotcu@gwm.sc.edu, or phone toll free 1-888-248-7026.

For information about applying for a four year scholarship, to check on the status of your four year scholarship application, or to find info on financial aid at USC, visit the following sites:

NROTC Scholarship Information 
NROTC 4 Year Scholarship Application Status 
University of South Carolina Financial Aid