Applications open January 1- May 1, 2026!
The Oracle Leadership Scholarship recognizes one exceptional active-duty military student pursuing a STEM degree. This one time $1,500 award is designed to support a student who shows strong potential for success in college-level STEM studies.
The $1,500 scholarship may be applied toward ongoing higher-education expenses at an accredited community college or four-year college or university.
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:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be an active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited community college or four-year college/university.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance and an aptitude for STEM subjects.
- Be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.8 unweighted GPA.
- Must be pursuing a STEM-related major 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
- Proof of OCO service
- Submit a DD214 or current service documentation confirming OCO service (do not submit with SSN) Submit via email to edfoundation@afcea.org.
- 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