Qualifications

The America’s Veterans to Tennessee Engineers STEM initiative is for military members just completing their service but still on active duty who want to be nuclear, chemical, mechanical, electrical or civil engineers. To be admitted to the program, participants must:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent,
• be departing the service with an “Honorable” discharge,
• be able to meet admission standards of the chosen institution of higher learning,
• be responsible for their own financial and logistical support, and
• provide any and all documentation needed by the Selection Committee and the participating academic institutions.

In addition, applicants are desired to have:

• just completed their service but still on active duty or serving in the National Guard or Reserve,
• have good academic fundamentals in math and science or the desire to acquire them, and
• a “Secret” clearance or higher with a current security background investigation.

Applicants are selected by the steering committee comprising representatives of colleges/universities, Tennessee corporations and other supporting organizations. The selection criteria have been reviewed with the participating colleges/universities for alignment with their admission requirements. Additional consideration will be afforded wounded veterans, Purple Heart awardees, and significant award recipients.