Applications open January 1 - May 1, 2026!
The iWorks Scholarship awards one $2,500 scholarship to an exceptional spouse or child of a U.S. military service member who demonstrates strong potential for academic success in a STEM field.
This $2,500 award supports the recipient's continued higher-education journey and may be applied toward tuition at any accredited community college or four-year college/university. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Please note: The applicant's expected graduation date must not fall within the same calendar year the scholarship is awarded.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Be the child or spouse of an active-duty U.S. Armed Forces service member or a Veteran.
- Be enrolled at an accredited community college or four-year college/university.
- Undergraduate applicants must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year.
- Graduate applicants must be pursuing a Master's degree.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and an aptitude for STEM subjects.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and be in good standing with the college/university.
- Must be majoring in a STEM-related discipline aligned with the mission of AFCEA.
- Qualifying majors include:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Astronomy
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Forensics Science
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Geospatial Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science
- Information Technology
- Information Resource Management
- Intelligence
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Network Security
- Operations Research
- Physics
- Robotics Engineering
- Robotics Technology
- Statistics
- Strategic Intelligence
- Telecommunications Engineering
Application Process
Applications must include the following materials:
- A completed application form
- At least one letter of recommendation from a professor at the applicant's current institution
- Recommenders must send their letters in pdf format via email to edfoundation@afcea.org
- Applicants are responsible for coordinating submission with their recommender
- A brief essay (250 words or less) describing financial need
- Official transcript(s) reflecting all college-level coursework, including the Fall 2025 semester
- If coursework in progress is not listed, applicants must submit registration documentation showing current enrollment
- Transcripts must be submitted electronically through the applicant's school to edfoundation@afcea.org
- If electronic submission is not possible, official documents must be mailed to the address below no later than May 1, 2026. Applications must be complete and include all required supporting documentation.
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4114 Legato Road, Suite 1000
Fairfax, VA 22033