Military Family & JROTC Scholarship Program

$5,000 annually to Southeastern Michigan military dependents and JROTC cadets who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service.

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Total Awarded $5K Per Year

Awards

Four scholarships awarded per cycle, ranked by composite score.

TIER 1

$2,000 President's Scholarship

TIER 2

$1,500 Leadership Scholarship

TIER 3

$1,000 Service Scholarship

JROTC

$500 JROTC Excellence Award

Scoring Rubric

Applications evaluated on a 100-point scale across five categories by an independent committee.

Essay

30

Academic Achievement

25

Leadership / JROTC

20

Community Service

15

Recommendation

10

Eligibility

Southeastern Michigan residents, minimum 3.0 GPA, graduating senior or current college or trade school student.

Military Family Dependent

• Active-Duty Military Member
• National Guard Member
• Reserve Member
• Military Retiree
• Honorably Discharged Veteran
• Deceased Military Member
• Current MOAA Member

JROTC Cadet

• Army JROTC
• Navy JROTC
• Marine Corps JROTC
• Air Force JROTC
• Space Force JROTC

How to Apply

Submit all required documents via the online form. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Completed application form
• Resume of activities and achievements
• Official transcript
• One letter of recommendation
• Proof of military affiliation or JROTC enrollment
• Essay (500-750 words)

Essay Prompt

"How have the values of service, leadership, integrity, and citizenship influenced your goals and future plans?"

500-750 words -- upload as a document with your application

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Timeline

Applications open January 1 and close March 31 each year.

Jan 1

Applications Open

Mar 31

Deadline

April

Committee Review

May

Board Approval

June

Recipients Announced

August

Funds Disbursed

Support the Program

Chapter members are our primary source of scholarship funding. Every contribution goes directly toward student awards.

Members - Make a Donation

Any amount makes a difference. Suggested giving: $25 / $50 / $100 - or whatever you can contribute. All donations go directly toward student awards.

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Corporate Sponsorship

Sponsorship tiers from Patriot ($250) to Platinum ($5,000+), with recognition in chapter publications and at events. Select your tier on the same giving page.

Sponsor the Program

Our 2026–27 Scholarship Sponsors

With deep gratitude to the sponsors who make these awards possible.

Platinum Sponsors

Dave Garey

Michael Tines in memory of his father, James Tines

Bronze Sponsors

Fraser VFW CPL Neil W Reid Post 6691

The Macomb County Ritual Team

Also thanks to our Friends of the Scholarship and to the donors who asked to remain anonymous.

Southeastern Michigan Chapter, Military Officers Association of America -- "Never Stop Serving"