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 UniversityCadets Partake in an annual Pass-in-Review every October at Boston University.
  • Stonehill College
  • University of Massachusetts-Boston 
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy
  • Bridgewater State University
  • Curry College
  • Wheaton 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