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Chapter Scholarships - Southwest
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Chapter Scholarships - Southwest United States Arizona Southern Arizona Chapter The chapter program includes 10 individual high school and undergraduate student scholarships that are $2,000 each for a total of $20,000. The chapter also has a Military Education Assistance program that applies to the ranks of E-1 through E-6, with funding going toward purchase of scholastic books. The amount per individual varies depending on the class taken. Total funding for this program is approximately $30,000. Contact: Rod Trevino, (520) 378-3023
Tucson Chapter The Tucson, Arizona chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association sponsors the Armed Services Leadership in Technology Award for three deserving University of Arizona Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students. One recipient from each Service Department’s ROTC detachment is eligible for a $500 cash scholarship at the end of the fall 2011 academic semester. ROTC detachment cadre/leadership can nominate one individual each from their detachment provided that individual meets the following criteria: Demonstrated leadership and involvement in clubs, activities, or community events associated with their degree field; strong grade point average in comparison to peers pursuing similar degree programs and outstanding military qualities. Student should excel among peers within their ROTC program. Contacts: Captain Patrick Tibbals, patrick.tibbals@dm.af.mil, 224-6087 and
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Camp Pendleton/North County Chapter The chapter sponsored and promoted an active education program during 2011 and looks forward to continuing the programs in 2012. The chapter supports the AFCEA Education Foundation’s “Wounded War Veterans Scholarship” program. In 2011, the chapter received and forwarded onto AFCEA generous gifts of $5,000 from both QinetiQ-North America Corporation, and the Gunnarson-Spraker Foundation. For 2012, we will be able to continue with the recurring Gunnarson-Spraker gift. These donations contribute to the awarding of $2,500 education scholarships to our nation’s injured service men and women.
The chapter also supports the AFCEA Science Teaching Tools (STT) grant program by holding a competition among the 11 local high schools in the Camp Pendleton area. Each school’s entry describes how they would best use the Grant to make improvements to their science programs. For 2011, the chapter selected two winning high schools of the $1,000 STT awards. For 2012, the chapter hopes to increase the number of winning schools selected for the STT grants.
The chapter runs a High School Senior’s Scholarship program. Working with high school guidance counselors at 11 local High Schools in the Camp Pendleton area, the chapter awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from each school. Candidates are selected based on their pursuit of an engineering or science degree at a four-year college. The chapter looks forward to continuing this program for 2012.
Our chapter proudly sponsors the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) Communications Training Center (CTC-1) Radio Supervisor and Telecommunications Supervisor Courses taught at Camp Pendleton. The number of courses taught each year varies, but Camp Pendleton chapter proudly provides AFCEA one-year membership to the top three graduates of each class, and a professional book and/or chapter plaque to top honor graduate from each class. Contact: Marty Paulsen, Education Chairperson, (310) 338-3318, ext. 351 E-mail: Marty@Scalable-Networks.com
Los Angeles Chapter Scholarships totaling $8,000 will be awarded to ROTC students enrolled at colleges and universities in the greater Los Angeles area. The program emphasizes science, mathematics, engineering, computer science or natural sciences. Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2012. The chapter will award scholarships totaling up to $5,000 to enlisted staff at Los Angeles Air Force Base Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), and up to $5,000 to company-grade officers at SMC. The program emphasizes science, mathematics, computer science or engineering, and information security. Applications must be received no later than October 1, 2012. Contact: Eli Cohen E-mail: eli.cohen@esinv.com
San Diego Chapter One or more scholarships of $2,000 per year, renewable yearly for a maximum of $8,000, will be awarded for undergraduate studies at a college or university anywhere within the United States. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens, residents and students of San Diego County, and majoring in science, mathematics, engineering, computer science or natural sciences. Scholarships are applicable for graduating high school seniors, junior college students transferring to accredited four-year degree-granting colleges or universities and students currently enrolled in universities or colleges. Applications can be obtained from the chapter website, www.afcea-sd.org, select the Education tab. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2012. One or more $2,000 Buck Bragunier Leadership Scholarships will be awarded for undergraduate studies at a college or university anywhere within the United States. Eligible students must meet the same requirements listed above. Emphasis is placed on leadership exhibited in high school, university and/or local community and churches. Applications are available at www.afcea-sd.org and must be postmarked by April 30, 2012. Contact: Pat Kelly, (858) 292-1015 E-mail:prkelly@sonalysts.com Website: www.afcea-sd.org
Albuquerque Chapter Academic/honor scholarships totaling at least $1,000 will be offered to engineering/science students in the Air Force, Army and Navy ROTC programs at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. At least one grant of $1,000 also will be awarded to a high school science department to match the Science Teaching Tools award in the Albuquerque Public School System. Contact: Stuart Kendrick, (505) 980-5185 E-mail: stuart.kendrick@comcast.net or stuart.kendrick@kirtland.af.mil
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