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
STEM Teachers for America's Future: Graduate Scholarships
The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers competitive scholarships of $2,500 each to students actively pursuing a graduate degree or credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) subjects at a U.S. school in grades K-12. The scholarships are made possible by generous contributions from ManTech International and AFCEA International. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens and living in the United States. Graduate candidates must be attending an accredited U.S. college or university (online students are eligible) and majoring in education for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects. Graduate-level candidates must be currently taking at least two semester-equivalent classes at an accredited U.S. college or university at the time of application. Current credential and licensure students must have completed a bachelor's of science degree or graduate degree in a STEM major. Undergraduate students are ineligible to apply. A current overall GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required. One scholarship is also designated as the MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.) STEM Teachers Scholarship to honor his memory.
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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