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Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)

Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship is a $3,000 fund given to women and minority student at the graduate level. The scholarship aims to support students pursuing a STEM major that is related to the mission of AFCEA.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a graduate student.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicants must be a full-time student. They must currently be enrolled in their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses per semester.
  • Citizenship:
    U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
  • College:
    The applicant must be attending any accredited academic institution in the United States.
  • Major/Career:
    The applicant must be pursuing STEM majors related to the mission of AFCEA including Biometry/Biometrics, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics Science, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geospatial Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Information Resource Management, Intelligence, Mathematics, Network Engineering, Network Security, Operations, Research, Physics, Robotics Engineering, Robotics Technology, Statistics, Strategic Intelligence, and Telecommunications Engineering.
  • Ethnicity:
    The applicants must be minority students.
  • Military:
    Special consideration will be given to military enlisted candidates/military veterans.
  • Other Benefits:
    Scholarship awards are restricted to tuition, mandatory fees, and books.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Applicants must submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation required from faculty in the major of study.

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