As the demand for electronics engineers continues to rise, so does the cost of education. For students pursuing a degree in this field, finding financial aid is crucial. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships available specifically for electronics engineering students. In this article, we will highlight eight of the top scholarships that can help alleviate the financial burden of pursuing a degree in this field. Whether you are a current student or planning to pursue a degree in electronics engineering, these scholarships are worth considering.
Intel-AFCEA Scholarship – $5,000 (undergraduate), $10,000 (graduate)
Intel has partnered with AFCEA to offer an Intel-AFCEA Scholarship for STEM students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree. In addition to the scholarship funding ($5,000 for undergraduate and $10,000 for graduate), the winners have a potential opportunity for an Intel Mentor, Intel job (internship or full-time), and access to training, research, Intel architecture, networking with other Intel scholars, and more. Applicants must be: a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; a service Veteran or active-duty service member, or a “Gold Star Family Member,” a full-time student in an accredited U.S. University currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree; have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; and be pursuing a STEM degree.
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship – $3,000
Offered by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship is annually awarded to high-performing graduate STEM students who are members of underrepresented demographics. Applicants must be women or minority students “enrolled in their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses per semester at an accredited college or university in the United States.” Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet a minimum 3.5 GPA requirement, and be pursuing a “STEM/hard science” degree.
AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship – $5,000
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in cyber security related fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers multiple STEM Major Scholarships. Those interested fill out one application and are automatically considered for all of the scholarships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA Student Member Scholarship – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the Student Member Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, and hold AFCEA membership. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship – $3,000
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship. Applicants must be women or minority students, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Students attending HBCUs are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers multiple War Veterans Scholarships to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services and to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel). To qualify, applicants must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program, part-time or full-time, in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a sophomore or junior at the time of application, be majoring in a STEM field, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. The scholarship is also open to students who are actively pursuing a credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects at a U.S. elementary, middle/intermediate and high schools are eligible.
Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship – $1,500
The COL Kathleen Swacina Scholarship Fund awards one female college student a $1,500 scholarship to be applied toward the student’s ongoing higher-level academic education at an accredited four-year school. Community college students in their first two years are eligible if they will continue on to an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must be: a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or enrolled in a ROTC program, an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, or a direct descendant of an AFCEA member or an honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces; enrolled as a full-time college student at an accredited institution attending schools in or residing in the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama, including community colleges; maintain a 2.8 GPA; and major in a STEM-related area of study. Each year, the scholarship has two deadlines: the spring scholarship opens in January and closes end of May and the fall scholarship opens in October and closes end of November.
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