# Military & Service Academy Programs & Competitions for High School Students

Service-academy summer seminars (USNA, USAFA, West Point SLE), JROTC leadership tracks, and defense-lab research programs — the pipeline activities academy admissions boards look for.

Academy seminars double as early applications: attending one puts you in that academy's candidate pool. Junior-year spring deadlines come fast — most open in January.

17 verified programs match this page; 16 of the featured listings are free; 5 can be done online.

## Programs (17 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Air Force Academy Summer Seminar](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/air-force-summer-seminar) | USAFA | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 |
| [Lockheed Martin Code Quest](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/lockheed-martin-code-quest) | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-15 |
| [AFCEA STEM Scholarships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/afcea-scholarship) | Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association | Free | virtual | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-20 |
| [Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/marine-corps-nrotc-scholarship) | U.S. Marine Corps | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-01-31 |
| [Coast Guard Academy AIM](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/coast-guard-academy-aim) | U.S. Coast Guard Academy | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-04-01 |
| [U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/naval-academy-summer-seminar) | USNA | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-03-31 |
| [U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/sea-cadets) | Navy League | $75 | in_person | Grades 10–18 | Rolling |
| [Army National Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/army-national-scholars) | U.S. Army | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-03-08 |
| [JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jrotc-national-competition) | U.S. Military | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-15 |
| [AFRL Scholars Program (High School)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/afrl-scholars-program-high-school) | U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory / USRA | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-10 |
| [Ohio War Orphans Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ohio-war-orphans-scholarship) | Ohio Department of Higher Education | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-05-15 |
| [Air Force & Space Force ROTC High School Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/air-force-isef) | U.S. Air Force | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-12-11 |
| [Service Academy Summer Seminars (West Point, Naval, Air Force)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/military-academy-summer-seminars) | U.S. Military Academies | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-31 |
| [Seabee Memorial Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/seabee-memorial-scholarship) | Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-04-15 |
| [West Point Summer Leaders Experience](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/west-point-summer-leaders) | U.S. Military Academy | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-04-15 |
| [Naval Research Enterprise SEAP](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/naval-research-enterprise-seap) | U.S. Department of the Navy & ASEE | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-11-01 |
| [Navy ROTC Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/navy-rotc-scholarship) | U.S. Department of the Navy | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-01-31 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many military & service academy programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 17 verified military & service academy opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these military & service academy programs free?

Yes — 16 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

### Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Naval Research Enterprise SEAP (November 1, 2026); Air Force & Space Force ROTC High School Scholarship (December 11, 2026); AFRL Scholars Program (High School) (January 10, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do military & service academy extracurriculars help with college admissions?

Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in military & service academy (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. Pick one or two programs from this page and go deep.

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