RTX Patriot Scholarship Grant

The RTX Patriot Scholarship, awarded by RTX and Student Veterans of America, provides two $10,000 scholarships annually to U.S. Army student veterans pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Applicants must demonstrate commitment and leadership in their fields and community. Eligible candidates must be full-time students at accredited institutions, entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years. This initiative empowers veterans as they transition to civilian life, supporting their educational aspirations and professional growth.

RTX and SVA award two $10,000 scholarships annually to U.S. Army student veterans.
Empowering U.S. Army Student Veterans with a Scholarship
Student Veterans of America and RTX have partnered to provide two (2) $10,000 scholarships to student veterans demonstrating a commitment to and passion for their chosen field of study, as well as demonstrated leadership and engagement within their community. The Patriot Scholarship is offered exclusively to U.S. Army veterans, and is named after RTX’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.

Eligibility

Army student veterans pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university may apply with the following qualifications:Be a U.S. Army veteranDemonstrate a commitment to a chosen career field in engineering, operations, logistics, manufacturing, or other related fields (e.g. textile manufacturing, industrial engineering, quality assurance, etc.)Be a full-time, currently enrolled student at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. as demonstrated by a current transcript (unofficial or official)Be entering into the Fall 2026 semester as a full-time enrolled student (including undergraduate and graduate programs) at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.) as demonstrated by a current transcript (unofficial or official)Demonstrate leadership and engagement in their communityBe a current student veteran (includes members of the National Guard or Reserve), as demonstrated by a DD214 and current transcript (unofficial or official)Have received an honorable discharge; must be a veteran in good standing as shown by a DD214At the time scholarship funds are issued, recipients must provide proof of enrollment or an official acceptance letter for Fall 2026. Applicants who are not enrolled in Fall 2026 courses will be deemed ineligible