Scholarships
PRESIDENTAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
The Presidential Merit Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students who enroll full-time as a Citizen Leader at Valley Forge Military College and have demonstrated strong academic achievement in high school. This merit-based scholarship recognizes success in the classroom and helps make a VFMC education more affordable for qualified students.
Scholarship awards are based on a student’s cumulative high school GPA at the time of admission and range from $8,000 to $26,000 per year.
The Citizen Leader Pathway is the primary academic track for students who want a traditional college experience within a disciplined, leadership-focused environment—but without a military service obligation.
All eligible incoming freshman applicants who enroll full-time as a Citizen Leader at Valley Forge Military College are automatically considered for the Presidential Merit Scholarship as part of the admissions process. Transfer students are not eligible. No separate scholarship application is required.
GET FULL TUITION, ROOM & BOARD, AND STIPENDS WITH ECP and VFMC
Through Valley Forge Military College’s Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program, you will become a second lieutenant at the end of your sophomore year. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity, and Valley Forge Military College is the only college in the northeastern United States that can make it possible for you.
Upon graduation, many of our cadets go on to complete their Bachelor’s degree at top tier universities to include: Cornell, Columbia, William and Mary, University of Virginia, Baylor, Syracuse, Villanova, Penn State, Norwich, Ohio State, Pitt, and many others.
The Scholarship includes:
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Two years full tuition
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Stipend of $420/month, freshman year
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Stipend of $420/month, sophomore year
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$1,200/yearbook allowance
In addition, Valley Forge Military College will provide a grant to cover up to 100% Room & Board while attending VFMC. This grant is available through the Buff & Blue Scholarship.
GET FULL TUITION, ROOM & BOARD THROUGH MCAP and VFMC
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VFMC’s National Guard Scholars receive full tuition, and room and board.
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The National Guard Scholarships Program is exclusive to Valley Forge Military College, the Military College of Pennsylvania™. It is not available at any other college or military college.
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Those selected for the scholarships become commissioned officers in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
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At graduation, they are fully commissioned Second Lieutenants in the Army National Guard, become active officers in the PA National Guard, and are immediately eligible for additional National Guard benefits.
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During the two years at VFMC earning their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees, National Guard Scholars engage in accelerated ROTC training.
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The program enables them to commission a full two years sooner than those in other ROTC programs.
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At their follow-on schools where National Guard Scholars complete their bachelor’s degree, they receive a full tuition scholarship at any of the schools within the Pennsylvania state college and university system.
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As a First Lieutenant after completing the bachelor’s degree, the officers serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard’s reserve units and can remain in Pennsylvania to complete their service requirements.
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In addition, Valley Forge Military College will provide a grant to cover up to 100% Room & Board while attending VFMC. This grant is available through the Buff & Blue Scholarship.
Other Available Scholarships at VFMC
Buff & Blue Scholarship – up to $8,500 per semester
The Buff & Blue Scholarship provides financial assistance to support cadets at Valley Forge Military College by covering up to 100% of room and board expenses after all outside financial aid has been applied.
This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership potential, and a strong dedication to personal growth in a structured learning environment.
Cornerstone Scholarship – up to $3,500 per semester
The Cornerstone Scholarship is a merit- and need-based award automatically granted to eligible students who do not receive the ECP or MCAP scholarships. Designed to support academic achievement and financial need, this scholarship helps make a Valley Forge education more accessible.
ROTC Enrollment – $500 per semester
Students enrolling in the ROTC program (not ECP), receive $500 per semester from the Army.
For Information on Scholarships and Enrollment,
Contact Admissions at:
college@vfmac.edu