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Eagle Battalion (Bowie) · Bulldog
Eagle Battalion (Bowie) runs Army ROTC at Bowie State University for cadets across Maryland.
About this program
For cadets at Bowie State University, the path to a commission runs through Eagle Battalion (Bowie). The unit goes by the Bulldog. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Bowie State University, the unit serves cadets from Morgan State University, University of Maryland College Park, and Prince George's Community College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Bowie State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Scholarships available here
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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Eagle Battalion (Bowie) by commuting to Bowie State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowie State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowie State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowie State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Bowie State University, Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Eagle Battalion (Bowie) located?
Eagle Battalion (Bowie) is hosted at Bowie State University in Maryland. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Bowie State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Eagle Battalion (Bowie)?
In addition to Bowie State University, students enrolled at Morgan State University, University of Maryland College Park, and Prince George's Community College can contract through Eagle Battalion (Bowie) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
Is Bowie State University an HBCU?
Yes — Bowie State University is a Historically Black College or University. Eagle Battalion (Bowie) commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized in their accession-source mix.
What scholarships are available through Eagle Battalion (Bowie)?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Eagle Battalion (Bowie)?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (Bowie)?
Yes — Eagle Battalion (Bowie) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Prince George's Community College, University of Maryland College Park, Morgan State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (Bowie) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Bowie 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 Eagle Battalion (Bowie)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Eagle Battalion (Bowie)?
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