How to join the Charles River Battalion and Scholarship Information

You must be a full-time student or be accepted to a full-time degree program at one of the following institutions in order to join The Charles River Battalion:

Boston University
Stonehill College
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Bridgewater State University
Curry College
Bentley University
Babson Colege
Brandeis University
Fisher College

First, look at the basic requirements below as they apply to you:

High School Senior Applying

US Citizen
Between the ages of 17 and 26
High School GPA of 2.5 or higher
High School diploma or equivalent
Pass the Presidential Physical Fitness Test

Looking to apply for a 4 year scholarship?

Current Student/Transfer Applying

US Citizen
Between the ages of 17 and 26
High School GPA of 2.5 or higher
High School diploma or equivalent
Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
Full-time student

Interested in a 2, 3, or 4 year scholarship?

Enlisted Soldiers/Green to Gold

US Citizen
Under 31 years of age
High School or College GPA of 2.5 or higher
Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
Click here to review remaining requirements

BU’s ROTC Partner Institutions of Higher Learning

Air Force ROTC : Boston College, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, Emmanuel College, Northeastern University, Simmons University, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts at Boston, & Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Army ROTC: Babson College, Bentley University, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, Curry College, Fisher College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Stonehill College, & University of Massachusetts at Boston. (In May 2024, the U.S. Army Cadet Command elevated the Massachusetts Maritime Academy to satellite status in our partnership, which means Army ROTC will be providing two cadre members who will be assigned full-time to the MMA campus at a future date.)
Navy/Marine Corps ROTC: Boston College & Northeastern University, with MIT, Harvard University, & Tufts University also falling under BU Navy/Marine Corps ROTC command, but with separate facilities.

Support the BU Division of Military Education

Financial support from our alumni, friends, and family members helps to enrich the ROTC experience for all of our cadets and midshipmen. For example, donations help offset increasing costs for various activities, like training competitions and formal events (e.g., the annual military ball), so that our cadets and midshipmen can more readily participate.
You can donate to support our ROTC efforts at this Division of Military Education link. Thank you for helping prepare America’s future military leaders!