JROTC in Georgia
GMVHOF is proud of the exceptional quality of Georgia’s JROTC programs and considers Georgia JROTC to be among the finest in the nation. Since 2020, the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame has awarded 64 one‑time scholarships of $4,000 each, totaling $256,000, demonstrating our strong commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders.
The Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame (GMVHOF) exists solely to:
- Honor Georgia Veterans Recognizing the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our nation.
- Educate the Youth and Citizens of Georgia About Real Heroes Sharing the stories of our veterans to inspire character, patriotism, and civic responsibility.
- Prepare Future Leaders for America Through the GMVHOF ROTC Scholarship Program Investing in outstanding JROTC cadets who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and a desire to serve.
Hear from a Recipient:
“Receiving the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame ROTC scholarship was an absolute blessing. The scholarship challenged me to answer a greater call, pursue academic excellence and be a part of the campus community. While attending the University of North Georgia, I pursued a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, led the school’s ROTC Cybersecurity Club, and attended international cybersecurity conferences. Ultimately graduated with Cum Laude honors and a certificate of Military Leadership from the National Service and Leadership track. I am incredibly thankful to the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame for helping me reach my full potential.”
Matthew Michael Perrino
2021 GMVHOF ROTC Scholarship Recipient The King’s Academy, Woodstock, GA University of North Georgia 2024 Graduate
The History of the JROTC
The Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) came into being with the passage of the National Defense Act of 1916. Under the provisions of the Act, high schools were authorized the loan of federal military equipment and the assignment of active-duty military personnel as instructors.
In 1964, the Vitalization Act opened JROTC up to the other services and replaced most of the active-duty instructors with retirees who worked for and were cost shared by the schools.
From a modest beginning of 6 units in 1916, JROTC has expanded to 1731 schools today and to every state in the nation and American schools overseas. Cadet enrollment has grown to over 300,000 cadets with over 4,000 professional instructors in the classrooms.