Launched in 2018, Navy Federal has received nearly 1,800 ROTC student nominations and donated $610,000 to ROTC cadets and cadres through this 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. The recipients are chosen by a panel of judges based on the pillars of the ROTC program: Leadership, Military Excellence, Scholarship and Service.

Every year, Navy Federal contacts all 542 collegiate ROTC units across the country to solicit nominations for the program. In 2025, from 265 qualifying nominees at 202 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.

“From military excellence and leadership to scholarship achievements, it’s amazing to see the quality of leaders in these students as they embody the pillars of our program,” said ROTC All-American Scholarship Judge and Veteran Olivia Miller, vice president of strategic partnerships and community impact at Navy Federal. “We’re honored to give back to students who’ve committed themselves to military service and become exemplary leaders in their communities.”

Over the last eight years, the credit union has recognized 109 students and donated $610,000 through the ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.

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 Go Bowling Military Bowl on December 27 and featured on ESPN’s broadcast of the game. All the scholarship recipients will also be featured across Navy Federal’s social media channels.

To learn more about the scholarship program and view 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 more than 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. Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 25,000 and has a global network of more than 370 branches. Navy Federal is contracted to operate the Department of Defense Community Bank program, which provides Active Duty military deployed overseas to access 60 branches spread across 11 countries. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org.

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Over the last eight years, the credit union has recognized 109 students and donated $610,000 through the ROTC All-American Scholarship Program.