Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
Ph: (703)631-6141
Fax: (703)631-4693
Free: 800-336-4583
URL:http://www.afcea.org

AFCEA Distance Learning/Online Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarship for the general public. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications; Electronics. Qualif.: Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled full time pursuing either a Bachelor of Science or Master's of Science degree through distance learning or online program (only a few second-year students only will be accepted). Criteria: Primary consideration will be given for academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at AFFECT website. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors. Deadline: June 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

AFCEA Fellowships (Doctorate, Graduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: To support the development of engineers and technical personnel. Focus: Engineering; Physics; Mathematics; Electronics. Qualif.: Candidates must be US citizens with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree; must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at any accredited university in the United States. Criteria: Selection will be based on the submitted thesis.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at AFCEA website. Deadline: February 15. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

AFCEA General John A. Wickham Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarship to the general public. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications; Electronics. Qualif.: Applicants must be US citizens; must have GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the committee's criteria.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply at AFCEA web site. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors. Deadline: May 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

AFCEA Math and Science Teachers Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote science, mathematics or information technology education at the US Secondary School. Focus: Science; Mathematics. Qualif.: Applicants must be degree seeking candidates; must be enrolled full time in an education curriculum of accredited college or university in the United States; must be U.S. citizens; and must be at least sophomores or juniors at the time of application (only a few second-year students only). For graduating students: at least two classes per semester are required. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on committee's review of eligibility and other criteria.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants may apply online. Applicants must also submit transcript issued by the school Registrar's Office; and two letters of recommendation from relevant faculty. If currently employed as a teacher, one additional letter from the school principal. Additional documents may be provided (optional). Deadline: June 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

AFCEA Scholarship for Working Professionals (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarship to those students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree while employed. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be US citizens attending an accredited college or university in the United States as either a traditional or distance learning students, and majoring in electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; mathematics; physics; technical management; computer information systems; computer science or related fields; and must have an overall GPA of 3.4. For graduates, must have completed at least two postgraduate-level courses and are enrolled in an eligible degree-granting master's degree program. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on committee's review of applications.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at the AFCEA web site. Deadline: September 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

William E. “Buck” Bragunier Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarship for the general public. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications; Electronics. Qualif.: Applicants must be at least second year college students; must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application; must have an outstanding record of demonstrated leadership within

university or local community. Criteria: Primary consideration will be given for academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at AFFECT website. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors. Deadline: May 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

LT.G. Douglas D. Buchholz Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarships to students connected to the US Military. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently active enlisted soldiers assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia; must have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours/25 quarter hours; must be currently enrolled either full or part time in an accredited US college; and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on recommendation of Scholarship Board under the guidance of the Fort Gordon Command Sergeant Major.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Students may apply online at the AFCEA web site. Deadline: November 15. Contact: Mr. Joseph S. Yavorsky, President; president@ afcea-augusta.org.

Milton E. Cooper/Young AFCEAN Graduate Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support local chapters and promote education. Focus: Electronics; Communication. Qualif.: Applicants must be US citizens and young professionals currently employed in a field related to communications, computer science or electronics; must demonstrate strong commitment to the pursuit of advanced college degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) related to communications, computer science, electronics, electrical or systems engineering in preparation for a career in science or engineering; must have GPA of 3.2 or higher; must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on scholarship committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation with at least one from current employer; and official college transcript reflecting all college-level work. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Luanne M. Balestrucci; D&S PO Box 7259 Freehold, NJ 07728; lmbalestrucci@dsci-usa.com.

Disabled War Veterans Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational incentives, opportunities and assistance for people engaged in information management, communications and intelligence efforts and fostering excellence in education particularly in the “hard science” disciplines related to C4ISR. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently enrolled and attending either a two year or four year in an accredited college or university in the United States; must be enrolled in an accredited distance learning or online degree granting program affiliated with major, accredited two year or four year college or university in the United States. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, leadership and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at AFFECT website. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors. Deadline: November 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

Lockheed Martin IT Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarship to the general public. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be at least second year college students, must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application. Criteria: Recipients are selected based from the qualified General Wickham Scholarship applicants.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors; and official transcript of all college level study. Deadline: May 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

Lockheed Martin Graduate Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarships to postgraduate students. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be US citizens currently enrolled full time in a master's degree program in the following or related fields of electrical, chemical, computer or systems engineering; physics; mathematics; computer science; computer technology; communications technology; communications engineering; technology management; or information management systems. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at the AFCEA web site. Deadline: January 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarships to students connected to the US Military. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be US citizens; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on committee's review of applications.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at the AFCEA web site. Applicants must also submit a copy of Certificate of Service, Discharge From DD214, or facsimile of current Department of Defense or Coast Guard Identification Card; and two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors. Deadline: March 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarships (Graduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational opportunities for talented individuals pursuing advanced degrees at the master's level. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be US citizens currently enrolled full time in a master's degree program in an accredited university in the United States. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic excellence.

Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at the AFCEA web site. Deadline: March 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

Vice Adm. Jerry O. Tuttle, USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Barbara A. Tuttle Science and Technology Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support students working full time. Focus: Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full time with majoring in technology; and must be sophomores and juniors at the time of application. Criteria: Recipients are selected are based on the committee's review of application materials.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors; and official transcript of all college level study. Deadline: November 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

Veterans of Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarships to students connected to the US military. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently enrolled and attending either a two year accredited college or university in the United States. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on the committee's review of application.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. To Apply: Applicants may apply online atAFCEAweb site. Deadline: April 1 and November 1.

Remarks: The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to co-sponsor this scholarship opportunity for U.S. War Veterans. Contact: Norma Corrales 703-631-6149.

Marine Corps Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide scholarships to students connected with the US Military. Focus: Engineering; Mathematics; Physics; Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor of Science degree program in accredited colleges or universities in the United States; and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. Majors directly related to the support of US Intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA are also eligible. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants may apply online at the AFCEA web site. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation printed in school stationery and with signature from field-of-study professors. Deadline: September 1. Contact: Norma Corrales; 703-631-6149.

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