Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits. This scholarship provides up to 9 months (or $30,000) of benefits for training in high-demand fields. 

To be eligible, you need to meet all of the requirements listed here for your situation.

If you’re currently enrolled in an undergraduate STEM degree or qualifying dual-degree program 
All of these must be true:

  • You’re enrolled in a qualifying undergraduate STEM degree program that requires at least 120 standard semester credit hours (or 180 quarter credit hours) to complete, and
  • You’ve completed at least 60 standard credit hours (or 90 quarter credit hours) toward your degree, and
  • You have 6 months or less of your Post-9/11 GI Bill (or Fry Scholarship) benefits left.
    Note: You can’t use the STEM scholarship for graduate degree programs at this time. 

If you’re enrolled in a covered clinical training program for health care professionals

All of these must be true:

  • You’ve earned a qualifying degree in a STEM field, and
  • You’ve been accepted or are enrolled in a covered clinical training program for health care professionals, and
  • You have 6 months or less of your Post-9/11 GI Bill (or Fry Scholarship) benefits left.

 

If you’re working toward a teaching certification

All of these must be true:

  • You’ve earned a qualifying post-secondary degree in a STEM field, and
  • You’ve been accepted or are enrolled in a teaching certification program, and
  • You have 6 months or less of your Post-9/11 GI Bill (or Fry Scholarship) benefits left.

Which degree programs can I use this scholarship for?

You can use this scholarship for undergraduate degree programs in these subject areas:

  • Agriculture science or natural resources science
  • Biological or biomedical science
  • Computer and information science and support services
  • Engineering, engineering technologies, or an engineering-related field
  • Health care or a health-care-related field
  • Mathematics or statistics
  • Medical residency (undergraduate only)
  • Physical science
  • Science technologies or technicians

 

Download the full list of eligible STEM degree programs (PDF)


If your application is approved, you’ll get up to 9 months of added benefits (or $30,000, whichever comes first). Your monthly benefits will be the same amount you received through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Your monthly housing allowance (MHA) will be paid directly to you, in the same amount you received through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You’ll need to verify your enrollment every month to get payments. 

You can apply online right now. The online application should take you about 15 minutes to complete. 

Apply for the STEM Scholarship

Verify your enrollment: You’ll need to verify your enrollment each month for the Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship in 1 of these 2 ways:

By text : The VA will send you a text asking if you want to get messages through the STEMText service. If you choose to get texts from them, the VA will send you a message each month by text asking you to verify your enrollment.

Note: When you verify your enrollment by text instead of email, you may get your housing payments faster.

By email: You’ll need to email us each month with the dates of your enrollment in school or training. Verify your enrollment by email

For More Information, contact your State Education Office: Email: ng.tn.tnarng.list.ngtn-j1-education@army.mil

 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.