Required Materials

Applicants must:

1. Provide proof of military service by submitting one of the following documents:
   • DD Form 214 (Preferred)
   • DD Form 215
   • DD Form 256
   • NGB Form 22 or NGB Form 22A
   • Current VA issued ID card for health care, veteran's ID card
   • Other active, official military order forms from the personnel or human resources division for your respective branch of service.
2. 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.
3. Provide official or unofficial transcripts showing a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Include 1-4 letter(s) of recommendation from a military supervisor, former teacher, mentor, professor or academic advisor.