Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time students (women and minority students), enrolled in 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 expected graduation date cannot be in the year the scholarship is awarded. Undergraduate students should apply to the AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship.

*Scholarship awards are subject to availability of funding.  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:

NOTE: Failure to meet requirements could affect scholarship eligibility.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.

AFCEA’s focus is on STEM/hard sciences – information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications electronics supporting defense, homeland security, and intelligence communities.

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.5 Minimum GPA
• Must be Female
• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
• Must be Black, African American
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Resume Required

How To Apply