Graduate School Partnerships

2026-2027 Graduate School Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Institute can award graduate school scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships are available to VMI graduates pursuing graduate studies during that year. Please find below the link to the application form and a detailed description of each scholarship and its eligibility criteria.

Applications are due April 15, 2026.

Questions may be directed to Col. Tinni Sen, Ph.D., via email at sensb@vmi.edu.

2026-2027 Graduate Scholarship Application Form

The Reputation

VMI Alumni carry with them the benefit of an institution known for graduates who are honorable, hard-working, steadfast leaders.

VMI holds several agreements with graduate and professional schools in a number of academic disciplines. If interested in learning more about the available partnerships, please contact the individual points of contact below or Olivia Fowler at fowlerog@vmi.edu.

Business

  • The University of Virginia Darden School of Business – Col. Jennifer E. Pullin pullinje@vmi.edu
  • College of William & Mary Mason School of Business – Col. Jeff Smith smithjs@vmi.edu
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business – Dr. Bing Jiang jiangb@vmi.edu 

 

Computer and Information Sciences – Dr. Mohamed Azab azabmm@vmi.edu

  • Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science
  • Virginia Tech Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

 

Engineering

  • Virginia Tech Civil and Environmental Engineering – Col. Chuck Newhouse newhousecd@vmi.edu
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering – Col. Jay Sullivan sullivanga@vmi.edu

 

English, Writing and Creative Arts – Maj. Henry Wise wiseha@vmi.edu

  • Nova Southeastern University, Composition, Rhetoric and Digital Media program
  • The Citadel – Master of Arts in Teaching Education Cohort

 

Health Sciences – Maj. Alison Burke | Pre-Health Advisor burkeak@vmi.edu

  • Murphy Deming College of Health Science
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

 

Law – Maj. Tim Passmore | Pre-Law Advisor passmoretj@vmi.edu

  • College of William and Mary School of Law
  • University of Richmond School of Law
  • University of Virginia School of Law
  • Washington and Lee University School of Law

 

Mathematics and Operations Research | Col. John David davidja@vmi.edu & Col. Troy J. Siemers siemerstj@vmi.edu

  • George Mason University, Operations Research and System Engineering program