Eligibility:

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees (or their equivalents) and be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at any accredited university in the United States. A thesis statement or abstract of the intended area and nature of research is required. Primary consideration will be given for demonstrated excellence of the research topic.

Please note: Endorsement by the Dean of the College of Engineering is required, regardless of major.

PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation will be required from field-of-study professors.  These are in addition to the Dean's endorsement letter (see above).

Instructions on electronic submission of the Endorsement and Recommendation letters will be provided to the endorsers as part of the On-line Application process.  Letters will be addressed 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. These items must arrive by the deadline date - electronic submission is preferred.

The AFCEA Ph.D. Fellowship seeks to reward excellence for demonstrated effort at the doctoral level of study, rather than the potential for such excellence. Please read the requirements carefully to determine specific eligibility before submitting an application.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the Educational Foundation via the email below.

Application:

Applications are closed for spring 2010