Due Sep 30, 2026

RERF Veteran Stipend

Direct application

$2,500
1 winner

Eligibility

Demographics
Veteran
Education level
Trade or vocational
Status
United States

About this scholarship

U.S. military veterans with honorable discharge documentation who are enrolled in formal training or licensing programs may apply for the RERF Veteran Stipend from the Recycling Education and Research Foundation. Programs are not limited to recycling or university study.

One stipend of $2,500 is paid directly to the recipient for living and non-tuition expenses.

Submit the online application with three 500-word essays, a resume, two recommendations, proof of enrollment, and a redacted DD-214. Applications may be sent by email or mail.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Completed signed and dated Veteran Stipend Application and Release Form
  • Redacted DD-214 discharge and separation document
  • Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation from the past 12 months
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Three essays of 500 words or less each
  • Completed Veteran Stipend Application and Release Form (signed and dated)
  • Copy of Form DD-214 Discharge and Separation Document with SSN redacted
  • Personal resume
  • Two letters of recommendation from the past 12 months
  • Proof of enrollment in a formal training or licensing program
  • Deadline: September 11, 2026 (postmark date)
  • Stipend is for living and non-tuition expenses.