AFCEA Hampton Roads 2012 Scholarship Program

Download 2012 Application Form - Applications for 2011/2012 academic years scholarships must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2012.

The Armed Forces Communications-Electronics Association (AFCEA) Hampton Roads Chapter plans to award/renew scholarships of up to $2,500 in 2012 to outstanding students from the Hampton Roads area, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled for the 2012/2013 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. Distance-Learning programs are not eligible. Once awarded, scholarship winners may apply for renewal each year up to three additional years of undergraduate study. Previous scholarship winners must meet renewal criteria and apply for scholarship renewal. Renewal of scholarships is dependent availability of funds and is not guaranteed.

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 2012/2013 academic year in a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, but enrollment in distance learning programs does not meet this requirement;
• The applicant’s course of study must lead to a Bachelor 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, electrical, computer, chemical, aerospace or systems engineering; electronics; mathematics; computer science; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; or management information systems. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible, but Pre-medicine is not a qualifying major;
• Eligible applicants include 1) residents of Hampton Roads, 2) local active duty military personnel assigned to commands within Hampton Roads, or 3) dependents of local active duty military personnel.
• Applicants are not eligible who receive scholarships from AFCEA Tidewater Chapter; and
• Applicants who have received appointments to military academies, four-year ROTC scholarships, or other full tuition scholarships from other organizations for the 2012/2013 academic year will not be eligible for AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarships.

Renewal Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients of AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarships may apply for renewal of their scholarships by submitting an application by April 16, 2012 that demonstrates that they have met the following minimum criteria for renewal:
• Continued enrollment in the course of study for the initial major. Any change in major requires you apply as a new applicant, except general engineering majors that are declaring their specific area of engineering study as long as it is 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 other full tuition scholarships from another organizations for the 2012/2013 academic year will not be eligible for renewal of their AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarship;
• No more than one grade below B in any college level STEM course; and
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 for all college level courses completed as of the date of application. The application deadline will not be extended to meet the minimum GPA requirement.

Scholarship Application Procedures: The scholarship application and Letters of Recommendation can be scanned and submitted electronically or by mail but must be sent by the deadline. The Transcripts must be submitted by mail with postmarks dated no later than April 16, 2012. The required contents of the application package are fully described in the following pages of this document. Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered. Ensure there is adequate postage on the envelope; AFCEA Hampton Roads will NOT pay postage due and the application will be returned by the post office.

Selection: The Board of Directors of the AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter will appoint a Scholarship Selection Committee composed of current Chapter members to review and rank applications. The first priority for consideration will be renewal of scholarships for previous scholarship winners who have submitted their applications for renewal demonstrating they have met all criteria for renewal. The Scholarship Committee Chairman will offer AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarships to additional applicants in the order of their ranking by the selection committee up to the availability of scholarship funding. Applicants will be asked to confirm their continued eligibility for an award including disclosure of other scholarships received since application. In the event that a primary selectee does not confirm eligibility for an award, scholarships will be offered to alternate selectees. Additionally, selection will be coordinated with the AFCEA Tidewater Chapter to ensure awardees do not receive scholarships from both Chapters in the same year. The Scholarship Committee Chairman will notify scholarship winners of their final selection for awards no later than May 31, 2012.

Award Procedures: Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the scholarship winner in the form of a check drawn on the AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Education Fund account after a receipt has been signed acknowledging that the money will be used for educational purposes only. In the case of scholarships awarded to 2012 high school graduates, the Chapter will send representatives to their Academic Awards ceremonies at the students’ schools to recognize the students before an audience of their parents and peers. Those who do not receive their awards at a year-end academic awards ceremony will be invited attend one of Chapter’s Monthly luncheon meetings in the summer of 2012 to receive their awards.

For Further Information: Contact Ms. Mary Yager at (757) 464-5252 or email Scholarships@afceahamptonroads.org

2011-2012 Scholarship Renewals

Ms. Sohini Sengupta, 3^rd Award, received her initial award in 2009 after graduating from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach as valedictorian with a 4.51 GPA. She has completed her sophomore year at Johns Hopkins University as a Biomedical Engineering major with a 3.74 GPA.

Ms. Laura Harris, 2^nd Award, graduated in 2007 from Hickory High School, Chesapeake.  She has completed her junior year at Virginia Tech University as a Chemical Engineering major with a 3.63 GPA.

Ms. Melanie M. Merrick, 2^nd Award, graduated in 2010 from Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake, as valedictorian with a 4.95 GPA.  She has completed her freshman year at Virginia Tech as a Chemical Engineering major with a 4.0 GPA.

Mr. Iskandar Rakhimov, 2^nd Award, graduated in 2010 from Ocean Lakes High School, Virginia Beach, as valedictorian with a 4.61 GPA.  He has completed his freshman year at the University of Virginia as a Computer Science major with a 3.836 GPA

Mr. Matthew Moore, 2^nd Award, just completed his junior year at ECPI, Newport News with a 3.85 GPA.  He is an Electronics Engineering major.

New $2,500 Scholarship Awards for 2010-2011

Ms. Jordan Chandler will graduate in June 2011 from Hickory High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.65 GPA.  She will attend the University of Virginia as a Computer Science (Information Security) major.

Ms. Minnae Chabwera, just completed her sophomore year at Hampton University as a Physics major with a 3.70 GPA.

Ms. Myrissa Maxfield will graduate in June 2011 from Deep Creek High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.375 GPA.  She will attend Virginia Tech University as an Engineering major.

Ms. Holly Mayton, just completed her freshman year at University of Virginia as a Chemical Engineering major with a 3.53 GPA.

Mr. Michael McGrath will graduate in June 2011 from Cox High School, Virginia Beach, with a 4.39 GPA.  He will attend the University of Virginia as a Chemical Engineering major.

Mr. Colin Miller will graduate in June 2011 from Grassfield High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.635 GPA.  He will attend the University of Washington as a Computer Science major.

Mr. Ryan Montgomery will graduate in June 2011 from Great Bridge, Chesapeake, with a 4.46 GPA.  He will attend the Carnegie Melon University as an Electrical Engineering major.

New $1,000 Scholarship Awards for 2011-2012

Due to the increased number of highly qualified applicants and available funding, the AFCEA Hampton Roads Board of Directors voted to award two additional $1,000 scholarships.

Mr. Andrew Nelson will graduate in June 2011 from Grassfield High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.52 GPA.  He will attend the Virginia Tech University as an Engineering major.

Mr. Christopher Roth will graduate in June 2011 from Ocean Lakes High School, Virginia Beach, with a 4.46 GPA.  He will be an Engineering major.