Veterans Stipend Program

2025 APPLICATION

Guidelines & Eligibility

The Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization associated with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). The Foundation’s core mission is to sponsor projects that promote public awareness, education, research, and the advancement of recycling.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. All application materials must be submitted to RERF no later than September 15, 2025.
  2. Applicants will be notified in early November.
  3. The stipend of $2,500 shall be paid directly to the individual.
  4. Application materials will not be returned; please keep a copy for your records.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following items to RERF by the application deadline. All hardcopy mail submissions must be postmarked by September 15, 2025.

  1. Completed Veteran Stipend Application and Release Form, signed and dated.
  2. A copy of Form DD-214 Discharge and Separation Document (please black out your SSN).
  3. Answers to the following essay questions. Please limit each response to 500 words or less.
    • Describe your role and responsibilities in the military. How did your military service impact your
      life?
    •  Describe the program you are following and how it will directly assist in reaching your personal
      and professional pursuits.
    • The recycling industry funds this stipend. In what ways does the recycling industry impact your
      local community, state, or on a larger scale? (Include any of the following factors: social,
      environmental, economic, industrial, and financial).
  4. Your personal resume.
  5. Two letters of recommendation describing the personal or professional connection to the candidate without reference to financial need, signed and dated within the last 12 months.
  6. Proof of enrollment in a formal training or licensing program. Acceptable forms of documentation include, but aren’t limited to, enrollment confirmation or receipt of tuition.

DEADLINE & SUBMISSION

All application materials must be postmarked by September 15, 2025. Email and mail submissions will be accepted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

info@rerfoundation.org

Recycling Education & Research Foundation
Attention: Rickey Dana
1250 H Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005

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