Become a part of Maryland Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program (NROTC), one of the best units in the country
Naval ROTC at UMD College Park
The University of Maryland is pleased to offer prestigious scholarship opportunities within the new Maryland Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Program (NROTC) Consortium for outstanding students. The NROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing students for leadership and management positions after graduation, and is open to students in all majors interested in pursuing a career with the Navy or Marine Corps.
Join While in College
If you wish to join the NROTC College Program (not on scholarship), please see How to Join.
Explore various ways to join the Navy once you have started college.
Schedule a Scholarship Interview
If you would like to schedule a scholarship interview, please email navalrotc@umd.edu with your name and available days/times. Interviews must be scheduled at a minimum of two weeks prior.
Priority will be given to those who live in the MD/DC/VA area.
No new requests will be taken after 22JAN.
The primary objectives of the NROTC program are to provide NROTC students with:
- An understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of Naval Science.
- A basic understanding of the associated professional knowledge.
- An appreciation of the requirements for national security.
- A strong sense of personal integrity, honor and individual responsibility.
- An educational background which will allow the midshipman to undertake successfully, in later periods of his or her career, advanced or continuing education in a field of application and interest to the Naval Service.
