Emerald Coast AFCEA Scholarships

Call for Submissions

The Emerald Coast Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to four students for the 2009-2010 Academic Year.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled and attending either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in the United States. Applications will be accepted from qualified freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students enrolled at the time of application either part time or full time in an eligible degree program as stated below:

• electrical, aerospace, systems or computer engineering; computer engineering technology; computer network systems; information systems security; computer information systems; information systems management; technology management; electronics engineering technology; computer science; physics; mathematics; or science or mathematics education

Submission Instructions:

1. Submission packets must include a completed application and a transcript from the school you are currently enrolled. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable as long as they are current. If selected to receive the scholarship, the applicant must provide an official copy of the transcript for verification.
2. Electronic submissions are preferred. If electronic means are not available, please contact us to make alternate arrangements. (Click here for application)
3. Please send submissions to: vpedandscholar@emeraldcoast.afceachapter.org

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Glenda Stewart (850) 882-9013. All submissions must be received no later than December 15, 2009.

Schools Invited to Participate in AFCEA Science Teaching Tools Award Program

Attention science teachers. The Emerald Coast Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is currently accepting nominations for a chance to win a $1,000 award to use in support of your school's science program. The Chapter is offering one award to a teacher involved with science education at a public or private elementary, middle, and high school in the Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties area.

AFCEA is an international, non-profit association composed of professionals from the military, government, industry, and academia. AFCEA works to advance professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence, and global security. The Emerald Coast Chapter serves AFCEA members in the Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, and surrounding communities.

Education is an AFCEA core value and the Association offers the Science Teaching Tools Award annually to support school science programs. The Emerald Coast Chapter is excited to be able to offer this opportunity to a local school. For more information about the award, and to obtain guidance for submitting a nomination, please contact Mrs. Glenda Stewart at (850) 882-9013 or via e-mail at glenda.stewart2@eglin.af.mil.

For information about becoming a member of AFCEA, please contact Mr. Marvon Newby at (850) 883-3713. Additional information about AFCEA may also be found at www.afcea.org. For more information about the Emerald Coast Chapter of AFCEA see http://emeraldcoast.afceachapter.org/index.htm. The deadline for submission is no later than November 12, 2009.

Please submit approximately a 1/2 page of how your school could use the $1,000 award to purchase supplies and/or equipment that would augment your science and/or information technology activities in the classroom. If this applies, you may include information such as experiencing lack of support in receiving funds in this area due to budget restraints, etc.

If your school has received a great influx of economically disadvantaged students, please support how this money could be used to purchase additional equipment and your potential for using the funds as well.

http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/chapters/teachingtools.asp