AFCEA STEM Major Undergraduate Scholarships

AFCEA STEM Major Undergraduate Scholarships is sponsored by AFCEA Educational Foundation. The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing STEM majors, including computer science.

STEM Majors Scholarships | AFCEA International AFCEA STEM Majors Scholarships for Undergraduate Students STEM Major Scholarship Opportunities AFCEA offers several scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees: STEM Major Scholarship ($2,500) Cyber Security Scholarship ($5,000) Student Member Scholarship ($2,500) Note: Applicants only need to complete one application.

You will automatically be considered for all AFCEA STEM Major Scholarships for which you are eligible. Applicants must meet all the following criteria: Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university. Must be a sophomore or junior at the time of application.

Online degree programs are eligible. Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3. 0 in their current academic program.

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Qualifying majors include: Computer Forensics Science Information Resource Management Telecommunications Engineering Students NOT eligible for STEM Major Scholarships The following applicants do not qualify for this scholarship program: Students attending a community college who plan to transfer to a four-year institution Students enrolled in a two-year college Freshmen or seniors at a four-year university Scholarship awards are dependent on the availability of funds.

Awards may be applied only toward tuition and required course-related expenses, including fees, books, supplies, and equipment necessary for coursework at the university. Cyber Security Scholarship Applicants for the Cyber Security Scholarship must meet all eligibility requirements of the STEM Majors Scholarship.

In addition, applicants must be enrolled in one of the following majors: Another field directly supporting U.S. cyber enterprises Student Member Scholarship Applicants for the Student Member Scholarship must meet all eligibility requirements of the STEM Majors Scholarship. Applicants must also hold an active AFCEA membership -- either a student membership or a Junior Enlisted membership.

Applications must include the following materials: A completed application form At least one letter of recommendation from a professor at the applicant's current institution Recommenders must submit their letters in pdf format via email to edfoundation@afcea.

org Applicants are responsible for coordinating submission with their recommender Official transcript(s) reflecting all college-level coursework, including the Fall 2025 semester If coursework in progress is not listed, applicants must submit registration documentation showing current enrollment Transcripts must be submitted electronically through the applicant's school to edfoundation@afcea.

org If electronic submission is not possible, official documents must be mailed to the address below no later than May 1, 2026 . Applications must be complete and include all required supporting documentation. AFCEA Educational Foundation 4114 Legato Road, Suite 1000 Applicants may also include one additional letter of recommendation or a résumé to support their application.

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