Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP)
Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (Canadian Armed Forces)
- Amount
- Not publishedThe CAF pays 100% of school fees, including tuition, books and academic equipment, and cadets at the military colleges earn a salary of $34,956 a year (room, board and mess fees deducted). Requires two months of service for every month of paid education.
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027January 31 of the year of enrolment, so January 31, 2027 for fall 2027. Pilot, Air Combat Systems Officer and Aerospace Control Officer applicants must apply by December 15 (2026). Later applications may still be considered.
Always confirm the details there before applying.
About this award
The Canadian Armed Forces pays for a full university degree and pays a salary while the student studies, at a military college or another Canadian university. In return the graduate serves as an officer for two months for every month of paid education, so this is paid education with a service commitment, not a scholarship. Students are encouraged to start the application in September of Grade 12, and some air force occupations have an earlier deadline.
Who can apply
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- At least 16 at enrolment, with parent or guardian consent
- For RMC: 75% academic average and 75% in all prerequisite courses
- Or unconditional admission to a Canadian university
- Must commit to two months of service for every month of paid education
What to submit
- Online CAF application (indicate ROTP interest)
- Aptitude test
- Medical examination
- Interview
- Transcript (top six marks assessed)
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Government aid
- Category
- Merit
- Program
- University
- When to apply
- Grade 12
- Minimum average
- 75%
- Where it applies
- National
- Other requirements
- Commits to serve as a Canadian Armed Forces officer for two months for every month of paid education
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- No
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- Yes
- Application cycle
- 2026-27
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 1, 2026.
What the official pages say
"the CAF will pay 100% of your school fees, including your tuition, books and academic equipment"
https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/(opens in a new tab)"you’ll also receive an annual salary of $34,956"
https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/rotp(opens in a new tab)"Each program requires two months of service for every month of paid education."
https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/(opens in a new tab)"a candidate must have a 75% academic average and 75% in all"
https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/rotp(opens in a new tab)"January 31 of the year of enrolment."
https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/rotp(opens in a new tab)"Applicants are encouraged to start their application in September of their final year of high school."
https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/rotp(opens in a new tab)
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