Bobcat Battalion
Hosted at Montana State University · Bozeman, MT
Bobcat Battalion trains cadets at Montana State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Montana State University, Bobcat Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Bozeman and surrounding Montana. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Bobcat, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Carroll College, Rocky Mountain College, and Montana Tech into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Montana State University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and history and the humanities, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | cross-town | 1.5 mi | — |
| Carroll College Helena, MT | cross-town | 177.1 mi | — |
| Montana Tech Butte, MT | cross-town | 192.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Montana State University
Cadets at Bobcat Battalion pursue degrees across Montana State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Montana State University's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: Bozeman, MT 59101-0298
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bobcat Battalion located?
- Bobcat Battalion is hosted at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT 59101-0298.
- Can students at other schools join Bobcat Battalion?
- Yes — Bobcat Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Rocky Mountain College, Carroll College, Montana Tech. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bobcat Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Montana State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bobcat Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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