Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program Grant

Funder: American Association Of Petroleum Geologists Foundation ( AAPG )

The Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for veterans and military dependents pursuing geoscience degrees at accredited institutions. This program facilitates educational opportunities and aids in the transition of veterans to civilian careers. Eligible applicants must provide proof of military service and demonstrate financial need, along with academic excellence and a commitment to geoscience. This initiative aims to support both active service members and veterans in their educational journeys.

The Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program supports education and career opportunities for veterans, aids in the transition of veterans to educational and civilian technical professions, and promotes geoscience programs in higher education institutions.
The Foundation awards scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to cover the cost of attending a four-year accredited college or university. Scholarships are available to both active U.S. military service members (including National Guard and Reserve) or veteran members separated from active military service who have been honorably discharged, and are entering or re-entering a post-secondary undergraduate program in a field of geoscience full time or part time. Eligibility also includes military dependents (spouses and children) for the following categories: deceased, disabled, active and veteran.
Scholarship Restrictions
Scholarship funds must be used for costs associated with attendance including tuition, fees, books and eligible living expenses. Eligible living expenses include mortgage or rent, property taxes, interest, insurance, maintenance, repairs, gas, electric, water, heating oil, garbage collection, residential telephone service, cell phone service, internet service, food, computer hardware and school-related software.
Required Materials
Applicants must:Provide proof of military service by submitting one of the following documents:DD Form 214 (Preferred)DD Form 215DD Form 256NGB Form 22 or NGB Form 22ACurrent VA issued ID card for health care, veteran's ID cardOther active, official military order forms from the personnel or human resources division for your respective branch of service.If you are a veteran dependent, you must provide one of the above documents, plus proof of relationship: marriage certificate, birth certificate or DEERS sponsorship.Provide official or unofficial transcripts showing a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.Provide proof of enrollment or acceptance for enrollment to an eligible post-secondary geoscience undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.Describe financial need acknowledging that if awarded, funds will be used for educational needs or “cost of attendance” for the pursuit of the geoscience undergraduate degree.Write a career goal statement (250-500 words) including a description of geoscience career goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.Include 1-4 letter(s) of recommendation from a military supervisor, former teacher, mentor, professor or academic advisor.
Final applicants will be chosen based on six aspects: strength of
academic record, civic involvement, work and leadership experience, geoscience suitability, career statement andrecommendation letter.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available to both active U.S. military service members (including National Guard and Reserve) or;veteran members separated from active military service who have been honorably discharged, and are entering or re-entering a post-secondary undergraduate program in a field of geoscience full time or part time. Eligibility also includes military dependents (spouses and children) for the following categories: deceased, disabled, active, and veteran.