AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarships Program

AFCEA International and its chapters and corporate partners offer a variety of scholarships supporting students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The AFCEA Educational Foundation's comprehensive scholarship program is part of an annual $2 million educational outreach initiative for science and technology. The foundation offers multiple scholarship opportunities including ROTC scholarships ($2,500-$3,000), Nightwing Cybersecurity Scholarship ($5,000), iWorks Scholarship for military dependents ($2,500), Oracle Leadership Scholarship for active-duty military ($1,500), Shrader Graduate Scholarship, War Veterans Scholarships, STEM Major Scholarships, STEM Teacher Scholarships, Susan Lawrence Soldier for Life Scholarship ($5,000), and the Col. Kathleen Swacina Scholarship. These scholarships support undergraduate and graduate students at accredited U.S. institutions. Eligibility requirements vary by specific scholarship but generally include maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, pursuing degrees in STEM fields, cybersecurity, or cyber intelligence, and being enrolled at accredited academic institutions in the United States. Some scholarships specifically target military personnel, veterans, military dependents, or ROTC students.