Reserve Officers' Training Corps

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is a college-based program that offers training and education to students who desire to serve as officers in the U.S. Armed Forces. ROTC provides students with leadership development, military training, and academic coursework in exchange for an obligation to serve in the military after graduation. The goal of ROTC is to develop leaders who are well-versed in both military and civilian affairs, aligning with Stanford's mission of producing principled leaders contributing positively to society.

ROTC Curriculum

Students who participate in ROTC training complete a four-year course of instruction at the respective institution that consists of two years of basic courses during the freshmen and sophomore years, an advanced course of instruction during the junior and senior years, and additional summer field training. Students who accept ROTC scholarships are generally subject to a service obligation, depending on the regulations of the particular service.

Scholarships

Stanford students who are enrolled in ROTC programs under the cross-enrollment agreements are eligible to compete for various scholarships that provide up to full tuition and a monthly stipend. Students normally compete for national scholarships as high school seniors, although current Stanford students may be eligible to enroll in ROTC on a non-scholarship basis. Non-scholarship ROTC students are eligible to compete for scholarships, and individual services may offer additional scholarship programs to current qualifying undergraduate and graduate students. Interested students should contact the appropriate military branch at the host institution to obtain information on these programs and to initiate application procedures.