About
AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) International is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. The organization facilitates education, networking, and knowledge exchange to support defense, homeland security, and STEM education initiatives.
Funding Opportunities
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Scholarship in Communications and Electronics
The Shrader Graduate Scholarship awards $3,000 to full-time graduate students who are enrolled in at least their second semester and taking two or more semester-equivalent courses at an accredited U.S. academic institution. Created to support students who need financial assistance to continue their education, this scholarship helps advance graduate study in STEM fields that support the mission of the AFCEA Educational Foundation. The scholarship supports defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities, including information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and electronics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5, and demonstrate financial need. The applicant's expected graduation date must not fall within the same calendar year the scholarship is awarded. Scholarship funds may be used only for tuition and course-related expenses, including required fees, books, supplies, and equipment.
AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
The AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships program provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields related to the mission of AFCEA. The program offers three scholarship opportunities: the STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500), the Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000), and the Student Member Scholarship ($2,500). Applicants complete a single application and are considered for all scholarships for which they qualify. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time as sophomores or juniors in a four-year college or university, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Qualifying majors include aerospace engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, information technology, mathematics, physics, robotics, and other STEM disciplines related to AFCEA's mission. Scholarship funds are restricted to tuition and course-related expenses such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment. The application process requires an online form, official transcripts, and one letter of recommendation from faculty in the student's major of study.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
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- afcea.org
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