MMI Army ROTC Launches Patriot Pipeline with Additional Scholarships

Through the newly-designated Patriot Pipeline initiative, MMI Army ROTC now has a vehicle to offer more competitive financial incentives for 10 incoming college freshmen, nominated annually by the Alabama congressional delegation. Beginning in Fall 2026, in addition to their ROTC scholarship, those selected through MMI’s Patriot Pipeline will receive an MMI room & board scholarship.

In addition, all non-scholarship freshmen contracting into MMI’s Early Commissioning Program will be granted in-state tuition. All those having earned an ROTC scholarship will now receive tuition & fee deferment until contracting.

MMI’s Early Commissioning Program is only one of four in the nation offering this accelerated path to becoming an Army officer in just two years, upon earning an associate’s degree, instead of the traditional four. Through congressional outreach, LTC Hollingsworth, an Alabama native, aims to recruit more highly-competitive candidates to MMI Army ROTC from our state.

“I’m proud to be part of a team that’s breaking down barriers for our future officers,” said LTC Hollingsworth. “Thanks to President Mollahan and the MMI executive staff, we’re creating real opportunities for students who want to serve, lead, and make a difference. That’s what this agreement is all about.”

High school students interested in learning more about the Patriot Pipeline or any MMI Army ROTC opportunities should contact recruitment officers Mr. David Stilwell or CPT Noah Kambili: dstilwell@marionmilitary.edu / 334-683-2332 or nkambili@marionmilitary.edu.