Scholarship Details

 
CSC Defense Graduate Scholarship

   Next Deadline:
May 1

The scholarship award is $3,000. Please submit the online application form and provide all supporting documents by the deadline date. Final selection will be made by the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Two graduate scholarships will be awarded annually
to deserving eligible students. These scholarships
are made possible by a generous contribution from
CSC Defense Group. 

Eligibility:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important:

 

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a young professional (age 35 or under) currently employed in a field related to communications, computer science or electronics. Applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to the pursuit of an advanced college degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) related to communications, computer science, electronics, electrical or systems engineering in preparation for a career in science or engineering.

Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States.

Distance-learning or online programs are eligible.


PLEASE NOTE:  Three letters of recommendation are required with at least one submitted from current employer.

Instructions for electronic submission of the recommendation letters will be provided to the endorsers as part of the on-line application process - please do not mail separately. 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 by the deadline date - electronic submission preferred.

If electronic submission is not possible, please send official document to the AFCEA address listed above.

 

The AFCEA Graduate School scholarships seek to reward excellence for demonstrated effort at the master's 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.

Contact Info:

Phone: (703) 631-6138 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6138

Email

 

Application:


Applications closed for 2011. It will reopen for the 2011-2012 school year.

 

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