Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Scholarship in Communications and Electronics Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Scholarship in Communications and Electronics Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Afcea

Foundation STEM Education Grants

Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

U.S.
Citizenship is required for all applicants.
Graduate-level candidates Must currently be enrolled in their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses per semester at an accredited college or university in the United States at the time of application.
A current overall GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Expected graduation date cannot be in the year the scholarship is awarded.
Not eligible: Undergraduate students should apply to the AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship.

Overview

The Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Scholarship offers $3,000 to full-time graduate students in STEM-related fields at accredited U.S. institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in their second semester, and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The scholarship supports tuition and course-related expenses, encouraging students with financial needs to further their education. Notably, the expected graduation date cannot coincide with the award year, ensuring students are committed to their studies.

AFCEA is a member-based, non-profit association for professionals that provides highly sought-after thought leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities.
Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time students enrolled in at least their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses, currently pursuing a graduate degree at any accredited academic institution in the United States and living in the United States in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation. The Shrader Graduate Scholarship is established to encourage students who lack the financial means to be able to further their education in the fields listed below. The expected graduation date cannot be in the year the scholarship is awarded.
The scholarship funding is restricted to tuition and course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies and equipment that are required for the courses at the university.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Graduate-level candidates Must currently be enrolled in their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses per semester at an accredited college or university in the United States at the time of application. A current overall GPA of 3.5 or higher at the time of application. AFCEA's focus is on STEM/hard sciences - information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications electronics supporting defense, homeland security and intelligence communities.

Ineligibility

Expected graduation date cannot be in the year the scholarship is awarded.Undergraduate students should apply to the AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship.