AFCEA Hampton Roads 2010 Scholarship Program

Download 2010 Application Form
Applications for 2010/2011 academic years scholarships must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2010

The Armed Forces Communications-Electronics Association (AFCEA) Hampton Roads Chapter plans to award/renew ten $2,500 scholarships in 2010 to outstanding students from the Hampton Roads area, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled for the 2010/2011 academic year as full-time students in a course of study at an accredited four-year college or university that leads to a Bachelor's degree in one of the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) disciplines that will prepare the student for a professional career supporting AFCEA’s focus on military communications, electronics, information technology, and intelligence systems. 

Once awarded, scholarship winners may apply for renewal each year up to three additional years of undergraduate study resulting in a total scholarship value of $10,000. Previous scholarship winners must meet renewal criteria and apply for scholarship renewal. 

Eligibility Criteria.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants may be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates who have completed no more than three years of undergraduate study
• Applicants must be accepted for enrollment during the 2010/2011 academic year in a full-time course of study at an accredited four year college or university in the United States. Enrollment in distance learning programs does not meet this requirement.
• The applicant’s chosen  course of study must lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) disciplines that will prepare the student for a professional career supporting AFCEA’s focus on military communications, electronics, information technology, and intelligence systems. Qualifying academic majors include, but are not limited to, Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Communications, and Nuclear Engineering; Computer Science; Management Information Systems; Mathematics; and Physics.
• Eligible applicants include residents of Hampton Roads, active duty military personnel assigned to commands within Hampton Roads, and dependents of such active duty military personnel.
• Applicants who have received appointments to military academies, four-year ROTC scholarships, or a scholarship or combination of scholarships from other organizations providing a more than $10,000 in financial aid for the 2010/2011 academic year will not be eligible for AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarships.

Renewal Eligibility Criteria.

• Continued enrollment in a course of studies that will leading to a degree in a qualifying major.
• Continued need for financial assistance in meeting the expenses of completing degree requirements. Applicants who have received appointments to military academies, four-year ROTC scholarships, or a scholarship or combination of scholarships from other organizations providing a more than $10,000 in financial aid for the 2010/2011 academic year will not be eligible for renewal of their AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarship.
• No more than one grade below a “B” in a college level STEM course.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 for all college level courses completed as of the date of application

Submission of Applications

Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2010. Follow the link at the top of this page to download an application package (MS Word format) that provides complete details of application requirements and submission procedures.

Submit Applications by Mail to:

Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2010
Applications received after April 30, 2010 will not be considered
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged by e-mail

For further information, Contact Ms. Mary Yager, by phone at (757) 389-4848 or (757) 869-8885 or by e-mail addressed to scholarships@afceahamptonroads.org