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AFCEA DC Scholarship
| Scholarship Provider: | AFCEA DC |
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| Application Deadline: | 04/12/2013 |
| Description: | To promote higher education, AFCEA DC awards merit-based college scholarships to eligible applicants in the Washington Metro area- (click link to view eligible counties in NoVA and MD). Since May 1989, over $2,000,000 has been committed to over 300 students in the Metro area from 100 high schools entering more than 66 U.S. colleges. In 2013 AFCEA DC will award multiple single-year standard scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each, and one single-year scholarship in the amount of $8,000 (to the CAPT Edward F "Cash" Bronson Award). These scholarships are open to high school seniors who will be entering four-year, accredited degree-granting programs in the Fall of 2013. We also have a $2,000 single-year scholarship for students transferring from a two-year community college to a four-year, accredited degree-granting program in the Fall of 2013. Scholarship awards are provided to qualified students pursuing degrees in the C4I-related fields of engineering (electrical, computer, chemical, aerospace or systems); electronics; mathematics; computer science; physics; science education; mathematics education; technology management; or, management information systems. Biology and Bio-Medical Engineering degrees do not qualify for the AFCEA DC Scholarship Program. Eligibility criteria is detailed on page 1 of the application form. |
| Scholarship Amount: | $4,000-$8,000 |
| Scholarship Website: | http://www.afceadc.org/scholarships |
| School Type Requirement: | Four Year College |
| Applicant Class Requirement: | Entering First Year Undergraduate or High School Sr. or or 2nd Year Student in a Two Year Community College |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| State Residency Requirement: | DC |
| Awards Given: | 11-20 |
| Length of Award: | More Than One Year |
| Minimum GPA: | Does not appear to be specified |
| Other Comments: | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: AFCEA DC awards merit-based scholarships to selected applicants based on the following: • United States Citizen or permanent resident • Resident and Student within Metropolitan Washington area (see www.afceadc/scholarships for link to eligible counties) • High School Senior ($4,000 / $8,000) or 2nd Year Student in a Two Year Community College ($2,000) • Acceptance to an Accredited College or University in the US in a 4-Year degree granting full-time curriculum • Qualified students pursuing degrees in the C4I-related fields of electrical, computer, chemical, aerospace or systems engineering; electronics; mathematics; computer science; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; or management information systems. • Winners of full tuition, room, books and board scholarship not eligible • Biology and Bio-Medical Engineering degrees do not qualify for the AFCEA DC Scholarship Program. Selection is based on: Academic Achievement School Activities Community/Civic Activities Part-Time Work Financial Need (other factors count more) Letters of Recommendation |
Scholarship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Tina Jordan, AFCEA DC, Scholarship Chair 1220 L St. NW, Suite 100-407 Washington, DC 2005-4018 |
