AFCEA Hampton Roads 2013 Scholarship Program

NOTE: The 2013/2014 Scholarship Deadline has been extended to April 22, 2013.

AFCEA Hampton Roads 2013 Scholarship Program

2013/2014 AFCEA Hampton Roads Scholarship Application (Link)

Undergraduate STEM Scholarship Program

The Armed Forces Communications-Electronics Association (AFCEA) Hampton Roads Chapter plans to award/renew 12 scholarships of up to $2,500 in 2013 to outstanding students from the Hampton Roads area, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled for the 2013/2014 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 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, 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. Pre-Medicine is not a qualifying major.
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/combination of scholarships from other organizations providing more than $10,000 total 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 each year that demonstrates that they have met the following minimum criteria for renewal:

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/combination of scholarships from other organizations providing a more than $10,000 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 3.4 for all college level courses completed as of the date of application.

For further information, Contact Ms. Mary Yager, by phone at (757) 464-5252 Ext. 428 or by e-mail addressed to scholarships@afceahamptonroads.org.

Please help me in Congratulating the 2012 AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter Scholarship Awardees. All applicants should be very proud to be selected from the very highly qualified applicants.

Awardees of AFCEA scholarships are honored at the JWC luncheon. From L-R: Mary Yager, Education & Scholarship Chair; Whit Ludington, Hampton Roads AFCEA Chapter President; Sue Schmit, guest; Matt Schmit, Scholarship awardee; Iskandar, Scholarship awardee; Richard Ho, guest; Melanie Merrick, Scholarship awardee; and Mark Merrick, guest

Awardees of AFCEA Hampton Roads scholarships honored at the June luncheon. From L-R: Mr. Gregoire; Justin Gregoire, Scholarship Awardee; Mr. Tim Harschutz, AFCEA Hampton Roads Executive Vice-President; Mitchell Haugen, Scholarship Awardee; Kathryn Haugen, Guest; Hannah Swenson, Scholarship Awardee; Christina Swenson, Guest; Mr. Craig Wallen, Guest; Mr. Haunter Wallen, Scholarship Awardee; Mr. Johnathon Upperman, Scholarship Awardee; Ms. Mary Yager, AFCEA Hampton Roads Education & Scholarship Chair; Mr. Michael McGrath, Scholarship Awardee; Mr. Jim McGrath, Guest; and CDR Dave Pereira, Vice-President of Military Affairs.

2012/2013 Scholarship Renewals

Ms. Holly Mayton, 2^nd Award, received her initial award in 2011 and just completed her sophomore year at University of Virginia as a Chemical Engineering major with a 3.448 GPA.

Mr. Michael McGrath, 2^nd Award, received his initial award in 2011 after graduating from Cox High School, Virginia Beach. He just completed his freshman year at University of Virginia as a Chemical Engineering major with a 3.933 GPA.

Ms. Melanie M. Merrick, 3^rd Award, received her 1st award in 2010 after graduating from Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake. She just completed her freshman year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a Chemical Engineering major with a 3.9 GPA.

Mr. Colin Miller, 2^nd Award, received his 1st award in 2011 after graduating from Grassfield High School, Chesapeake. He just finished his freshman year at the University of Washington as a Computer Science major with a 3.87 GPA.

Mr. Iskandar Rakhimov, 3^rd Award, received his 1st award after graduating in 2010 from Ocean Lakes High School, Virginia Beach. He just completed his sophomore year at the University of Virginia as a Computer Science major with a 3.8 GPA.

Ms. Sohini Sengupta, 4^th Award, received her initial award in 2009 after graduating from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach. She has completed her junior year at Johns Hopkins University as a Biomedical Engineering major with a 3.46 GPA.

New $2,500 Scholarship Awards for 2012/2013

Mr. Matthew Schmit, just completed his sophomore year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as an Aerospace Engineering major with a 4.0 GPA.

Ms. Hannah Swenson, will graduate in June 2011 from Tabb High School, Yorktown, with a 4.93 GPA. She will attend Princeton University as a Computer Science major.

Mr. Mitchell Haugen, will graduate in June 2011 from Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.7572 GPA. He will attend the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a Computer Engineering major.

Mr. Justin Gregoire, will graduate in June 2011 from Kellam High School, Virginia Beach, with a 4.673 GPA. He will attend the University of Virginia as an Engineering major.

Mr. Colburn Greathouse, will graduate in June 2011 from Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.6125 GPA. He will attend the University of Virginia as a Mathematics major.

Mr. Hunter Wallen, will graduate in June 2011 from Grassfield High School, Chesapeake, with a 4.2935 GPA. He will attend the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a Computer Science major.