Scholarships
Army ROTC Scholarships
The Army Military Science Scholarship program awards full-time, eligible cadets with four different scholarships on a competitive basis. Cadets entering the Advanced Course need to make a commitment to serve in either the active Army, Reserves, or National Guard. Normally this commitment is made by the choice of scholarships taken. Alternatively, cadets may delay their decision to serve the military through the non-scholarship program, where they will get a stipend instead.
Scholarship Spotlight:
Barrett Collins
Business Administration
Expected Graduation: 2027
Jaguar Battalion Commander
Academic and Career Goals: Collins plans to make a career in the Army before eventually transitioning into business or agriculture. “My goal is to make a career out of the Army. Once I get out, I aspire to start my own business and/or become a farmer.”
What Receiving the Scholarship Means For Collins: Receiving the scholarship is both an honor and an opportunity to dedicate more time to his responsibilities as a student and cadet leader. “Not only is receiving this scholarship an honor, but it allows me to focus more of my time and energy on leading the Jaguar Battalion and focusing on achieving academic greatness.” The Army ROTC Experience Collins initially joined ROTC simply to see whether it was the right fit, but the experience quickly changed his goals and opened opportunities he had not previously considered. Through Army ROTC, he has competed on the Ranger Challenge team, attended Air Assault School, earned the RECONDO Award at Cadet Summer Training, and served as Battalion Commander for the Jaguar Battalion. “Initially, I was just trying ROTC on for size; however, after I joined, I was all in. ROTC opened opportunities and set goals that I never considered before.”
Advice for Other Students: “Never settle. Continue chasing your ambitions no matter how daunting they may seem, never quit, and distinguish yourself among your peers by giving 100% effort in everything you do.”
Scholarship Spotlight:
Gavin Redmer
Health Services
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Academic and Career Goals: Redmer plans to graduate in Spring 2027 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Services and commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in December 2027. “My current academic and career goals are to graduate in the spring with a bachelor’s in Health Services and commission in December of 2027 as a 2LT in the United States Army.”
What Receiving the Scholarship Means: For Redmer, receiving the scholarship represents both academic achievement and recognition of his knowledge of the United States Constitution. “Receiving this scholarship means :that I was able to demonstrate my knowledge of the United States Constitution proficiently, with the reward further encouraging my love of trivia.”
The Augusta University and ROTC Experience Redmer credits Augusta University and Army ROTC with providing consistency, structure, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the past three years. “AU and ROTC have been the steady constants in my life for the past three years, with both providing the structure and challenges I needed to grow and develop into a capable and responsible adult.”
Advice for Other Students: “Study often and watch lots of Jeopardy!”