Nuclear (Submarine and Surface) Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Scholarship
Nuclear (Submarine and Surface) Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Scholarship
The Nuclear (Submarine and Surface) Option of the Seaman to Admiral-21 Scholarship offers $10,000 to outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to pursue a bachelor's degree and commission in the nuclear officer community.
Jun 1, 2026
55 days left
$10,000
Award amount
7
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- U.S. citizens currently serving in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve
- Students enrolled in the Naval Nuclear Training Pipeline
- Those pursuing a technical degree
Key highlights
- Award amount: $10,000
- Deadline: June 1, 2026
- Active-duty Navy personnel eligible
Why apply
- Financial support for education
- Opportunity to serve as a nuclear officer
- Enhance career prospects in the Navy
Important checks
- Verify eligibility based on current military status
- Check if your major aligns with technical areas
- Ensure you meet the SAT/ACT score requirements
Who can apply
- Must be a U.S. citizen on active duty in the Navy or Naval Reserve
- High school graduate or GED recipient
- Able to complete a bachelor's degree in 36 months or less
- Younger than 31 years upon degree completion
- SAT/ACT scores required
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
U.S. Navy
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Prepare your application well before the deadline
- Gather necessary documents proving military service and educational background
- Consider your college major carefully
Key requirements (7)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to U.S. citizens who are currently serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy or Naval Reserve, including Full-Time Support (FTS), Selected Reserves (SELRES), and Navy Reservists on active duty, except for those on active duty for training (ACDUTRA).
- Only personnel 1) currently enrolled in the Naval Nuclear Training Pipeline (i.e., Nuclear Field A-School, Naval Nuclear Power School, or Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit);….
- Applicants must be high school graduates (or GED recipients) who are able to complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in 36 months or less.
- When they complete their degree requirements, they must be younger than 31 years of age.
- Sea returnee staff instructors must finish prior to their 31st birthday.
- Applicants must have taken the SAT or ACT within the past 3 years and achieved a score of 1140 or higher on the SAT or 50 or higher on the ACT. Their proposed college major must be in a technical area.
- After commissioning, participants incur an active-duty obligation of 5 years.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Standardized test scores (if applicable)
Applying
Applications are accepted until June 1, 2026. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying.
Award & payment
Amount: $10,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship is designed for outstanding enlisted Navy personnel to attend college and receive a commission in the nuclear officer community.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.