Since 2018, Navy Federal has received nearly 1,300 ROTC student nominations and donated over $540,000 to ROTC cadets through its scholarship program.

Navy Federal Credit Union awarded 15 ROTC seniors its annual ROTC All-American Scholarships. The program honors the best and brightest ROTC seniors in all branches of military service nationwide. Launched in 2018, the recipients are chosen by a panel of judges based on the pillars of the ROTC program: Leadership, Military Excellence, Scholarship and Service.

“At the credit union, our goal is to always be ready and available to serve those who are serving, and as a Veteran, I can attest to it,” said Olivia Miller, a judge for the ROTC All American Scholarship Program. “Military service and commitment to the community is central to us, and it’s gratifying to know these students want to continue their service in the military. We’re thrilled to help them kickstart their military careers.”

Every year, Navy Federal contacts all 542 collegiate ROTC units across the country to solicit nominations for the program. In 2024, from 219 qualifying nominees at 216 schools, Navy Federal chose 15 finalists—five per branch of military service—to become ROTC All-American Scholarship recipients. The finalists each receive a $2,500 scholarship, and their Booster Club or Student Fund receives a $1,500 donation.

Out of the 15 finalists, Navy Federal will select and honor the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year. The Students of the Year each receive a $6,500 scholarship, and their Booster Club or Student Fund receives a $5,000 donation.

The Students of the Year will be honored guests of the Military Bowl in late-December and featured on ESPN’s broadcast of the game. All of the finalists and Students of the Year will also be featured across Navy Federal’s social media channels over the coming months.

To learn more about the scholarship program and this year’s finalists, visit rotcaa.navyfederal.org.

Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving 14 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, Veterans, civilian and contractor personnel and their families. Dedicated to its mission of service, Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 24,000 and has a global network of more than 360 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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