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Chapter Scholarships - Northeast
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Chapter Scholarships - Northeast United States
Aberdeen Chapter The Aberdeen Chapter will award four college scholarships worth $4,000 each to graduating high school seniors from Cecil and Harford counties in Maryland and two college scholarships worth $2,000 each to students from Cecil and Harford Community Colleges enrolling in four year universities. Contact: Gary Wilson, (410) 684-6234 Email: wilson_gary@bah.com Bethesda Chapter AFCEA Bethesda 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, it has supported numerous grants and scholarship awards in conjunction with AFCEA International and grants to local high schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. Its fiscal giving in the past year exceeded $130,000. Contact: Michael Priddy, (240) 599-9300 E-mail: mpriddy@intervise.com Central Maryland Chapter Thirteen scholarships will be presented for studies in mathematics, computer science, engineering and technology disciplines. Twelve four-year scholarships (nine Capt. Skinner, one Timothy Sheahan, one George Cotter and one Women in Technology—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. Two one-year Cyber scholarships will be presented, each for $5,000. Two STEM Teacher scholarships will be awarded for $5,000, jointly by the CMD chapter and AFCEA International. Three one-year scholarships (one Women in Engineering for $2,500, one joint AFCEA-Army for $2,000 and one $3,000 Officers Wives Club scholarship) also will be awarded. These one-year scholarships are in partnership with organizations and universities in the region—the Women in Engineering DREAM Scholarship with the University of Maryland, and the joint AFCEA-Army Scholarship with the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps. One additional $500 Anne Arundel Community College scholarship will also be awarded. Applications must be postmarked by December 10, 2011. Applications are available through school counselors and at the Chapter web site. Contact: Anne Smith, (443) 424-2663 Southern Maryland Chapter Three high school scholarships will be given in amounts $1,000 to $1,500. Contact: Barbara Ives, (240) 925-4416 E-mail: bives@md.metrocast.net
Lexington-Concord Chapter Thirty-two scholarships of $1,000 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 2012. Twenty-one ROTC scholarships of $1,000 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 $5,000 will be provided to the Hanscom Air Force Base 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) 676-7344 E-mail: cgoulet@oasissystems.com
The Science Teaching Tools Grant is a program sponsored by AFCEA's Educational Foundation to promote effective science teaching and stimulate student interest in technology in grades K-12 schools nationwide. The Lexington-Concord AFCEA Chapter matches the Educational Foundation award to bring the total Grant up to a maximum of $2,000. Grants could be used to pay for software, test equipment, and books needed in the classroom. Last year our Chapter presented two awards of $2,000 each to two deserving high schools in the Boston area. Contact: Jay Kanavos E-mail: jay.kanavos.ctr@hanscom.af.mil Philadelphia Chapter The Liberty Bell (Philadelphia) Chapter will be offering a scholarship in 2011-2012 for undergraduate students who are third- and fourth-year college students with financial need, proven academic excellence in science and technology, and demonstrated patriotic character. Contact: Tom Rachfalski E-mail: thomas.rachfalski@L-3com.com
Erie Canal Chapter Scholarships up to $35,000 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: Rick Lockridge, (315) 730-9244 E-mail: richard.c.lockridge@saic.com Website: www.afceaeriecanal.com
Belvoir Chapter AFCEA Belvoir donated over $200,000 in 2011 in grants and scholarships to area schools and deserving college students, thanks to the support of our members and corporate partners. We are exceptionally proud to support the Fort Belvoir Elementary School through a computer science lab that puts students at the forefront of technology in STEM areas. The chapter also provides science fair judges (and prizes) for the Prince William County Science Fair. For consideration, please visit the website—applications will be accepted from Mar 16-Apr 30, 2012. Rules and criteria will be posted no later than March 16, 2012. Contact: Reginald Vaughn, (703) 220-0854 E-mail: vpeducation@belvoir.afceachapter.org
Northern Virginia Chapter AFCEA NOVA Educational Foundation awards several scholarships/grants to promote STEM education throughout the year. AFCEA Education Foundation Grant $25,000; George Mason University Foundation Grant $20,000; IT Day Contribution to Vet Scholarship Fund $45,000; Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) Foundation Grant - 3 Scholarships of $2,500 each $7,500; NVCC Pathway Program $15,000; Science Fair Awards $7,500; Teaching Tools Grant Awards $22,000; Discretionary Grants $15,000. AFCEA NOVA works closely with AFCEA International on awarding these scholarships/grants. In addition to the above grants, AFCEA NOVA will offer merit-based scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing degrees or advanced training in various technical fields in 2011-2012. Available to high school graduates and continuing education students with $160,000 total offered. Distribution is $4,000 for full-time students and $2,000 for part-time students. Contact: Tom Ryan, VP Education, (703) 568-0180 E-mail: tom.ryan@afceanova.org John Skudlarek, Chairman, Scholarship Committee, (703) 477-5213, john.skudlarek@afceanova.org Padam Maheshwari, Chairman, Education and Grants Committee, (703) 394-1411, padam@lgsinnovations.com More information on grants and scholarship is available on the chapter website: http://www.afceanova.org/education. Washington Chapter Scholarships for students in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland area of $8,000 (paid over two years) and one scholarship of $12,000 (paid over three years) will be awarded to Metro-area high school seniors. Second-year students in area community colleges who are entering a four-year college may apply for one-time scholarships of $4,000. Applicants must pursue field of study in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry or management information systems. Application information will be available on the AFCEA DC website- www.afceadc.org by January 15, 2011. Applications must be postmarked or submitted on-line by April 30, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in June 2012. Contact: Tina Jordan, (703) 818-5121 E-mail: tjordan1@csc.com |
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