Cadets to Vets Future Leaders Scholarship
Cadets to Vets believes in the power of education to shape future leaders and make a tangible impact on the world.
The JROTC is filled with young men and women who will go the distance to pursue their dreams and become influential leaders in their communities and beyond. Exemplifying selflessness, determination, and passion, these students are on the journey to make a difference and achieve all of their goals.
This scholarship seeks to support cadets who are committed to excelling in their military careers and contributing to the success of the United States Armed Forces.
Any high school senior in the class of 2026 who is a JROTC member may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have non-profit or volunteering experience.
To apply, tell us about a challenge that has impacted you and what your theme song would be if you were a superhero. Additionally, pick one of the prompts to respond to. Finally, make sure you have a picture on your profile.
Respond to one of the following prompts:
1. Topic: "How Military Training Shaped My Civilian Goals"
How are the skills you have learned in the JROTC program being applied in your everyday life to prepare you for the future?
2. Topic: "Building Stronger Communities: My Mission After Service"
How have your experiences in the JROTC program inspired a commitment to community service? Highlight volunteer work, community outreach, or how your future career will uplift underserved communities.
Additionally, tell us about a challenge and how it shaped your perspective or changed your goals. If you could be the world's next superhero, what would be your theme song, and how does it represent who you are?
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The application deadline is Apr 11, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 11, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 11, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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