Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship (2900-AR28)
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing a new scholarship program named after Edith Nourse Rogers to help veterans and their families pay for college education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This program aims to support veterans in pursuing careers in high-demand technical areas while helping them transition to civilian life.
Key Points
- 1The VA is creating a STEM scholarship program specifically for eligible veterans and possibly their family members
- 2The scholarship focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math fields, which are important growing job areas in the economy
- 3This is a proposed rule, meaning the VA is asking the public for feedback before finalizing the program
- 4The public comment period runs until March 17, 2026, giving interested parties about two months to submit opinions
- 5Once approved, this program could help reduce education costs for veterans pursuing technical degrees and careers
Key Dates
January 15, 2026
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