Chapter Scholarships - Southwest United States

Arizona

Southern Arizona Chapter

The chapter scholarship program awarded 12 individual high school and undergraduate student scholarships in 2012. Each scholarship awarded in the amount of $2,000 each for a total of $24,000. 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 at the local college. The amount per individual varies depending on the class taken. The total funding for 2012 is $30,000.

Contact: Rod Trevino, (520) 236-6088

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 2012 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.

Contact: Maj. Chad Richardson, (520) 228-7004

Email: Chadrick.richardson@dm.af.mil

California

Camp Pendleton/North County Chapter

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. In keeping with AFCEA tradition, candidates are selected based on their pursuit of an engineering or science degree at a four-year college. This year the chapter awarded scholarships to students at Carlsbad High School, Oceanside High School, El Camino High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, Vista High School, Guajome Park Academy, Clemente High School, Fall Brook Union High School, San Marcos High School, High Tech High North, and Mission Hills High School. This year the chapter’s Science Teaching Tools grant focused on the 11 high schools that support the Camp Pendleton Community. This year the chapter required class participation for each school entry submitted and evaluated. Each entry contained science students’ input in describing exactly how the grant would be used. The chapter added to the AFCEA national funding and awarded three local high school science departments the $1,000 award. The chapter continued its “Disabled War Veterans Scholarship” programs this year via generous gifts of $5,000 from QinetiQ North America Corporation, and a recurring $5,000 donation from the Gunnarson-Spaker Foundation. These donations greatly assist the education efforts of the nation’s injured service men and women. The chapter is able to provide four scholarships thanks to the generosity of these donors.

Contact: Marty Paulsen, (949) 413-1947

Los Angeles Chapter

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, 2013.

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 September 15, 2013.

Contact: Eli Cohen

Email: eli.cohen@esinv.com

San Diego Chapter

AFCEA San Diego County $8,000 College Scholarship. 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; select the Education tab. Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2013.

AFCEA San Diego Buck Bragunier Leadership Scholarship. 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 be a high school senior, accepted to a college or university anywhere in the United States in a four-year degree granting full-time curriculum. Students should show a record of volunteering and leadership activities in their high school, community, church and other organizations. Applications are available at the chapter website and must be postmarked by April 30, 2013.

Contact: Pat Kelly, (858) 292-1015

Email: prkelly@sonalysts.com

Website: www.afcea-sd.org

New Mexico

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

Email: stuart.kendrick@comcast.net
or stuart.kendrick@kirtland.af.mil