Due to the additional credit requirements to obtain certain STEM degrees, some Veterans may find that they are unable to complete their degree within the life of their GI Bill.
Benefit
The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship can assist Veterans obtain:
Undergraduate degree;
Teaching certificate; or
A training program for health care professionals.
By providing Veterans with up to an additional 9 months of Post 9/11 GI Bill or up to $30,000 of tuition and fees (whichever occurs first).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The scholarship CANNOT be used to obtain a graduate level degree!
Teaching Certificate
You MUST meet all of the following criteria:
You have already obtained an approved* undergraduate STEM degree; and
You have been accepted or have enrolled into a teaching certification program; and
You have 6 months OR LESS remaining of your Post 9/11 GI Bill.
*To see the complete list of undergraduate degrees that are approved click HERE
A Training Program for Health Care Professionals
You MUST meet all of the following criteria:
You have already obtained an approved* undergraduate STEM degree; and
You have been accepted or are enrolled in a covered** clinical training program for health care professionals; and
You have 6 months OR LESS remaining of your Post 9/11 GI Bill.
*To see the complete list of undergraduate degrees that are approved click HERE
**means any clinical training required by a health care professional to be licensed to practice in a State or locality
Eligibility
Depending what you are trying to use the scholarship for, the eligibility requirements change ever so slightly.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You may NOT use this scholarship if it would put you in excess of 48 months of combined VA education benefits!
Undergraduate STEM Degree
You MUST meet all of the following criteria:
You are currently enrolled in an approved* undergraduate STEM degree that requires at least 120 semester credit hours or 180 quarter credit hours; and
You have at least 60 credits toward obtaining your degree; and
You have 6 months OR LESS remaining of your Post 9/11 GI Bill.
*To see the complete list of undergraduate degrees that are approved click HERE