Applications open January 1- May 1, 2026!
The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers a range of ROTC scholarships -- valued between $2,500 and $3,000 -- to full-time Army, Navy, (including Marine Corps option), and Air Force ROTC students. Eligible applicants must be sophomores or juniors, pursuing a STEM major, and maintaining a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Note: All ROTC applicants complete one application, and will automatically be considered for every AFCEA ROTC scholarship for which they qualify.
General ROTC Scholarship
Awards $2,500 to full-time Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force ROTC sophomores or juniors majoring in a STEM discipline with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
VADM Jon L. Boyes Scholarship
The Dr. Jon L. Boyes, VADM, USN (Ret.) Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Vice Admiral Boyes, who served as AFCEA International president for ten years and founded the AFCEA Educational Foundation.
- One $3,000 scholarship awarded annually
- For Navy ROTC midshipmen majoring in Electrical Engineering
- Applicants must be full-time sophomores or juniors at the time of application
- Endowed in perpetuity through the generosity of AFCEA International
Mort Marks and Joan Bowden Scholarships
Joan Bowden ROTC Scholarship - $3,000
Established in memory of Joan Bowden, past president and board member of the Montgomery AFCEA Chapter Educational Foundation.
Awarded annually to an ROTC student who:
- Attends a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or the northwest Florida panhandle)
- Is enrolled in the Air Force option
Mort Marks ROTC Scholarship - $3,000
Established to honor Mort Marks, a dedicated member of the Montgomery AFCEA Chapter who made lasting contributions to its educational mission.
Awarded annually to an ROTC student who:
- Attends a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, or the northwest Florida panhandle)
- Is enrolled in the Navy or Marine Corps option
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.
- Must be a sophomore or junior at the time of application.
- Freshmen and seniors are not eligible.
- Must be actively enrolled in an ROTC program.
- 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
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Must be of good moral character.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and the potential to serve as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Use of Funds
- Scholarship funds are awarded based on available funding and may be used for:
- Tuition
- Required Fees
- Books
- Supplies and equipment needed for coursework during the academic year
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 their letters in pdf format via email to edfoundation@afcea.org
- Applicants are responsible for coordinating submission with their recommender
- A nomination letter must be submitted by one of the following:
- Professor of Military Science
- Professor of Naval Science
- Professor of Aerospace Studies
- Designated Commanding Officer
The letter must be submitted as a PDF and emailed directly 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.
Optional Materials
Applicants may also include one additional letter of recommendation or a résumé to support their application.
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4114 Legato Road, Suite 1000
Fairfax, VA 22033