Teachers Scholarship

Scholarship Details

STEM Teachers Scholarships

Next Deadline:
June 1, 2011

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ANNOUNCEMENT - March 2010

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AFCEA International

Sponsors Scholarships for STEM Teachers

The AFCEA Educational Foundation will offer scholarships of $5,000 to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree, graduate degree or credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) subjects at a U.S. middle or secondary school.

At least 35 scholarships will be awarded annually. The scholarships are made possible by a generous contribution from AFCEA International.

See below for eligibility requirements and the on-line application.

In addition to the STEM Teacher Scholarship, each graduating recipient, upon assuming a STEM teaching position in a U.S. middle or secondary school, will be eligible to receive a $1,000 AFCEA Science Teaching Tools grant per year for 3 years, on the condition he/she remains teaching a STEM subject. Click here for more information on this program.

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In addition to the above scholarships, one STEM Teacher scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded annually to a future teacher attending a Virginia college or university in honor of The Honorable John W. Warner, former United States Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia and former Secretary of the Navy. This scholarship is made possible by contributions from individuals and corporations to honor Senator Warner, recipient of the 2009 David Sarnoff Award.
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The Honorable John W. Warner

In addition to the above scholarships, one STEM Teacher scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded annually to honor the memory of MG Eugene C. Renzi, USA (Ret.). This scholarship is made possible by a generous endowment from ManTech International. The recipient will be selected from the STEM Teacher applicants. Please apply via the on-line application available below. Click here for more information. Click here for 2010 recipient.

In addition to the above scholarships, one STEM Teacher scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded annually made possible by a generous contribution from J. Spargo & Associates. The recipient will be selected from the STEM Teacher applicants. Please apply via the on-line application available below. Click here for more info.

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Information stated below is in effect for the 2010-2011 school year.

Please Note: Distance Learning or Online Programs will not qualify.

Eligibility:	Degree-seeking candidates must be U.S. citizens. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full time as a traditional student at an accredited college or university in the United States and majoring in secondary education for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects in a U.S. middle or secondary school. Undergraduate applications will be accepted from current sophomore, junior and senior students - minimum second-year students only. Graduate candidates must be currently enrolled in at least two (semester-equivalent) classes at an accredited U.S. college or university. Credential/licensure students must be U.S. citizens with a completed B.S. degree in a STEM major. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
	If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the Educational Foundation via the email below.
Important:	PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the online application, other required documents include two letters of recommendation from relevant faculty. If currently employed as a teacher, one additional letter from the school principal must be submitted. Instructions for electronic submission of the recommendation letters will be provided to 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 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.
Contact Info:	Name: Norma Corrales Phone: 1-800-336-4583, Ext. 6149 or 703-631-7149 Email
Application:	Applications closed for 2010.