Army ROTC Green to Gold Hip Pocket Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Enlisted Soldiers to pursue their Bachelors or Masters degrees and commission through ROTC
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Details:
The Army Green to Gold program is designed for Active Duty enlisted Soldiers to pursue their Bachelors or Masters degrees and commission through ROTC. Applications are received at the national level, screened for eligibility and boarded by Army officers for selection of the winners. The submission deadline for Green to Gold Hip Pocket Scholarships is 1 April.
This program offers enlisted Soldiers three unique ways to earn a baccalaureate degree:
- Green to Gold Scholarships: 4-year, 3-year and 2- year scholarships given to soldiers currently on active duty with an ETS date past 30 Jun prior to fall college attendance or an ETS date past 30 Nov prior to spring college attendance.
- Non-Scholarship Option: for Soldiers who have already completed two years of college.
- Active Duty Option: for Soldiers who want to remain on Active Duty and attend college.
More information about the Green-to-Gold program can be found here. You can download the applications you’ll need to get your career as an Army Officer started using the Green-to-Gold program
The Army Green to Gold program is designed for Active Duty enlisted Soldiers to pursue their Bachelors or Masters degrees and commission through ROTC. Applications are received at the national level, screened for eligibility and boarded by Army officers for selection of the winners. The application deadline for Green to Gold Hip Pocker Scholarships is 1 April.
This program offers enlisted Soldiers three unique ways to earn a baccalaureate degree:
- Green to Gold Scholarships: 4-year, 3-year and 2- year scholarships given to soldiers currently on active duty with an ETS date past 30 Jun prior to fall college attendance or an ETS date past 30 Nov prior to spring college attendance.
- Non-Scholarship Option: for Soldiers who have already completed two years of college.
- Active Duty Option: for Soldiers who want to remain on Active Duty and attend college.
More information about the Green-to-Gold program can be found here. You can download the applications you’ll need to get your career as an Army Officer started using the Green-to-Gold program
*It is recommended that the applicant use a personal email address as their username when creating the account. It is also recommended that applicants use a personal computer in a personal network when creating the account and accessing the Green to Gold Application System. The security features in government computer systems and networks many times cause access issues when trying to create and work in this application via a government computer and/or network. The applicant may also need to try more than one browser depending on their own computer, network, and browser settings.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report
Award Amount: $150,000
Award Details:
You’ll receive full tuition or room and board, flat-rate book payment, and a monthly stipend. This scholarship is awarded for two to four years, depending on how many years of college you’ve already completed. You can use it toward your first bachelor’s degree or first graduate degree.
A monthly stipend of $420 for up to 10 months each school year.
Pay for attending the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC) (formally Leader Development & Assessment Course LDAC) between the junior and senior years of college.
Additionally, many colleges and universities offer incentives to scholarship winners. The Professor of Military Science (PMS) at your college of choice can provide further information on what is available at the school.
Website/URL: https://armyrotc.army.mil/green-to-gold/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.train2lead@army.mil
Filters:
Eligibility: Nomination Required, Veteran/Active Duty/1st Responder (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Workforce