Robert Graves Memorial Scholarship
for Veterans in STEM
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Robert Graves Memorial Scholarship for Veterans in STEM.

Please read the information provided below to see if you meet the eligibility criteria. If you have determined you are eligible to submit an application, please fill out the application page below, attach any requested documents, and submit the application for review.

This scholarship opportunity opens each year on Veteran’s Day, November 11th, with applications being accepted through April with a May 1st Deadline.
Award(s) will be announced each year on Memorial Day, the last Monday of May.

Award:
$1,500 cash award

The term "veteran" as listed on VA.gov means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must hold veteran status with the US Veterans Administration.
  • Currently working on or planning on pursuing a post military career in a STEM field.
  • Currently enrolled in or planning on enrolling in an accredited STEM program at a university, college, or trade school.
  • Age 18 or older or have signed permission by a legal guardian.
Application Requirements:
  • Must provide Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty form DD 214.
  • Copy of academic transcripts from current institution if enrolled or an acceptance letter if planning to enroll.
  • A Letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged. Letters of recommendation may be submitted directly to the Director of Scholarship at Scholarships@gemenvironmental.org by the individual who wrote the letter.
Personal Statement:
  • 2-3 pages in length.
  • Explain how you plan to pursue your academic goals and potential career in a STEM field.
  • Explain how you will use your funds to cultivate your academic goals, research, plan for continuing your education, or potential career.
The STEM fields cover a vast number of career opportunities, if you are unsure whether your area of study is considered a STEM field, please feel free to reach out to our Executive Director at ericwelsh@gemenvironmental.org.

Deadline: This award opens each year on Veteran’s Day, November 11th,
and applications are accepted through April with a May 1st Deadline.
Award(s) will be announced each year on Memorial Day to honor the Memory of Senior Airman Robert Graves.

​Apply Online

Please fill out the online application below. You will be asked to attach several documents at the end of the application, including transcripts and a personal essay. Note that race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation will not be considered in the application process and should be excluded from the statement. Scholarships are awarded purely on the applicant’s enrollment in STEM programs and his/her desire to contribute to their respective field.

Personal Questions                                                                         Service Related Questions
    To complete the application, compile and submit the requested documents in the spaces provided below.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Thank you for your service to this great nation!
    Please note that letters of recommendation should be submitted by the individual writing the letter of recommendation directly to the Director of Scholarship at: scholarships@gemenvironmental.org

What will you do with your funds?

Want to learn more? Check out our Scholarship Success Spotlight blog series to
read about how our recipients are using their funds