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AFCEA Young Entrepreneur Scholarship
| Scholarship Provider: | AFCEA Educational Foundation |
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| Application Deadline: | 06/30/2011 |
| Description: | Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the hard science or technology disciplines directly related to the mission of AFCEA while employed by a small business. Applicants must be a young professional (age 40 or under) with demonstrated entrepreneurial talents or accomplishments. Undergraduate candidates must be at least second-year students attending an accredited college or university in the United States. Graduate students must have completed at least two postgraduate-level classes prior to the deadline date. The scholarship is intended for students attending school on a part-time basis, whether at a two-year community college or accredited university institution. Part-time status will be defined as enrollment in at least two classes (semester-equivalent) with a declared major in a science or technology degree program or a declared major in a business field with a science or technology minor. Student enrolled in on-line or distance-learning programs will be eligible, as long as all other criteria are met. Eligible students must also be currently employed (see above). Information stated below is in effect for the 2010-2011 school year. Eligibility: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, attending an accredited college or university in the United States as either a traditional or distance-learning student, and working toward a degree in the following C4I-related fields of electrical, computer, chemical, systems or communications engineering; computer science; physics; mathematics; technology management; computer information systems; management information systems or related fields. Business majors with a minor in science or technology are also eligible. An overall GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale or better is required. Undergraduate applications will be accepted from sophomore, junior and senior students - minimum second-year students please. Graduate applications will be accepted from students who have completed at least two postgraduate-level courses and are enrolled in an eligible degree-granting master's degree program |
| Scholarship Amount: | $2,000 |
| Scholarship Website: | http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/Entrepreneur.asp |
| School Type Requirement: | Four Year College |
| Applicant Class Requirement: | Sophomore or Junior or Senior |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen |
| Awards Given: | 5-10 |
| Length of Award: | One Time Award |
| Minimum GPA: | An overall GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale or better |
| Other Comments: | Please Note: Distance Learning or Online Programs may qualify as long as other criteria are met. PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. Address to: Mr. Fred H. Rainbow Vice President and Executive Director AFCEA Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date - electronic submission preferred. If electronic submission is not possible, please send official document to the AFCEA address listed above. |
Scholarship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Tammy Goehring AFCEA Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 Email: smallbusiness@afcea.org Phone: (703) 631-6119 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6119 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Norma Corrales AFCEA Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 Phone: (703) 631-6149 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6149 |
