Help Support Purdue NROTC Students
Behind every Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps midshipman is a fleet of family, friends and complete strangers, providing support along the way.
Show your appreciation for our country’s future defenders by making a financial donation to the Purdue NROTC fund of your choice.
For questions about planned or major gifts to Purdue NROTC, please contact Chief Development Officer Ernie Avellana at 765-496-5117 or EPAvellana@purdueforlife.org.
Purdue NROTC Funds
Donald R. Mallett Memorial Fund for NROTC
Unrestricted funding supporting Navy ROTC
Michael Christian Purdue NROTC Scholarship
The Michael Christian Purdue NROTC Scholarship is based on merit and aptitude for military service for Purdue NROTC students.
John P. Henson Marine Corps ROTC Memorial Scholarship
The John P. Henson Marine Corps ROTC Memorial Scholarship is reserved for students enrolled in NROTC who are in good standing with the NROTC and are pursuing service in the United States Marine Corps. DRA will select recipients, determine amount, and administer scholarships. Scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient continues to meet eligibility criteria.
Officer David S. Moore Memorial NROTC Scholarship
The Officer David S. Moore Memorial NROTC Undergraduate Scholarship is based on superior performance for juniors and sophomores in NROTC. Preference in selection is given in the following order:
- A Marine Option student majoring in Law and Society
- Marine Option student
- Other NROTC student
NESEP Award
The Navy Enlisted Scientific Education Program (NESEP) Award recognizes students who are participants of the NROTC.
A NESEP Award recipient must:
- Be majoring in one of the STEM disciplines.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale or higher.
- Have demonstrated high standard of leadership, military performance and commitment to service, as defined by the Division of Military Science and Technology.
Preference is given to students who are not receiving benefits from an NROTC scholarship, typically a College Program participant.
Navy and Marine Corps Alumni League Scholarship
Scholarships are available for sophomores, juniors or seniors in NROTC, Naval Officer Candidates or the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program.
Recipients must:
- Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Meet their physical fitness and swimming qualification standards.
Preference is given to students who demonstrate a high aptitude for the Naval Service.
Naval ROTC Dorothy Stratton Scholarship
The Naval ROTC Dorothy Stratton Scholarship for NROTC students is based on:
- Military aptitude
- Physical fitness
- Academic achievement
Preference is given to students who demonstrate a high aptitude for the United States Naval Service. Further preference is given to students whose selection will contribute to enhanced gender diversity in the United States Naval Service.
