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Chapter Scholarships - Northeast
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Chapter Scholarships - Northeast United States
Bethesda Chapter Bethesda AFCEA has been a proud partner in the last fiscal year in providing scholarship assistance to the University of Maryland System, Universities at Shady Grove and Montgomery College. In addition we have supported numerous grants and scholarship awards in conjunction with AFCEA International and Grants to local High Schools in Montgomery County Maryland. Our fiscal giving in the last year exceeded $100,000.00. Contact: Michael Priddy. (240) 599-9300. Email: mpriddy@intervise.com Central Maryland Chapter Nineteen scholarships will be presented for studies in mathematics, computer science, engineering, and technology disciples. Eleven four-year scholarships (10 Capt. Skinner and one Timothy Sheahan—each for $10,000 over a four-year period) will be awarded to high school seniors in Baltimore City and/or Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties. Eight one-year scholarships (6 Community College, one Women in Engineering, and one Military related - each for $2500 for a one-year period) will also be awarded. These one-year scholarships are in partnership with our six regional community colleges, the Women in Engineering at the University of MD, and the US Army Military Intelligence Corps respectively. Apply before December 19, 2009. Applications are available through school counselors and at www.afceacmd.org. (301) 854-2215 (W); (301) 776-6339 (H). Southern Maryland Chapter Three high school seniors will be selected for $1,500 scholarships. Contact: Barbara Ives. (240) 925-4416. E-mail: bives@md.metrocast.net
Lexington-Concord Chapter Thirty-two scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to high school seniors including summer employment at AFCEA-sponsored corporations in the Boston area. An additional $1,000 will be presented to the top student. Apply through high school guidance counselors' offices in January 2010. Twenty-one ROTC scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to students at universities in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, and an additional $1,000 will go to the most qualified student. Nominations are made by ROTC units in February or March each year. A total of $10,000 will be provided to the Hanscom AFB enlisted community to defer the cost of books and fees for continuing education. Enlisted members should contact the base education office. Contact: Claire Goulet. (781) 676-7344Fort Monmouth Chapter Scholarships of $1,250 each paid over one year to bachelor's curriculum students and $700 each paid over one year to vocational technical curriculum students will be available to high school seniors in Monmouth and Ocean counties, New Jersey, who are pursuing AFCEA-related fields of study in communications, computer science or electronics, in preparation for a career in science or engineering. Applications for 2010 scholarships will be listed in the chapter's February newsletter and available on the chapter's Web site. Applications are due by mid-April 2010. Contact: Kimberly Ploskonka. (732) 532-3449. E-mail: kimberly.ploskonka@us.army.mil Web site: www.afcea-ftmonmouth.org
Philadelphia Chapter The Liberty Bell (Philadelphia) Chapter will be offering a scholarship in 2009-2010 for undergraduate students who are third- and fourth-year college students with financial need, demonstrated academic excellence in science and technology, and a patriotic character. Web site: http://philly.afceachapter.org
Erie Canal Chapter Scholarships up to $30,000 will be awarded to graduating senior high school and college students in all of New York State outside of the greater New York City region, from Albany to Buffalo, from Binghamton to Toronto. Additional information is available online. Contact: Peter K. Leong. (315) 330-3226. E-mail: peter.leong@rl.af.mil Web site: www.afceaeriecanal.com
Belvoir Chapter Ten scholarships of at least $2,000 will be awarded to high school students from Fairfax and Prince County. In addition, continuing education scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in a university or college who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in a Fairfax or Prince William county public high school or university, have good moral character, demonstrate academic awareness, exhibit the potential to complete a 4 year degree in Math, Science, Communications, Engineering or Technology, and be in good academic standing. Important: For consideration, please visit our website – applications will be accepted from April 1, 2010 – May 15, 2010. Rules and criteria will be posted no later than March 15, 2010. Contact: Reginald Vaughn, Vice President, Education. (703) 220-0854 E-mail: vpeducation@belvoir.afceachapter.org
Northern Virginia Chapter Merit-based scholarships and grants will be awarded to qualified students who are pursuing degrees or advanced training in various technical fields in 2009-2010 as follows: High School and Continuing Education Scholarships: $160,000 total amount offered. Distribution: $4,000 for full-time students and $2,000 for part-time students. Enlisted Veteran's Scholarships: $50,000 total amount offered. Distribution: Donation to the general scholarship/tuition assistance fund of each service to coincide with the NOVA-sponsored service IT Days. Northern Virginia Community College: $7,500 total amount offered for a single undergraduate award; also in partnership with the AFCEA Educational Foundation: $15,000 allocated in matching funds. George Mason University Foundation: $20,000 total amount offered as a contribution to the engineering general scholarship fund. Contact: Chuck Giasson, vice president for education. (703) 394-1466. E-mail: giasson@lgsinnovations.com Contact: Linda Bunton, Chairman Scholarship Committee. (202) 863-7420. E-mail: lbunton@cssiinc.com Contact: Marilyn Moysey, Chairman, Education and Grants Committee. (703) 608-4100. E-mail: mmoysey@gmail.com
Washington Chapter Scholarships of $8,000 paid over two years will be awarded to Metro-area high school seniors, and scholarships of $4,000 paid once will be awarded to second-year students in area community colleges who are entering four-year colleges. Fields of study include computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry and management information systems. Application information mailed to guidance counselors/career counselors/PTA presidents at all schools in Washington, DC, and the metropolitan area(Maryland and Virginia) by January 15, 2010. Applications must be postmarked by April 10, 2010. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2010. Contact: E.F. Bronson. (703) 892-2891.
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