Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
AFCEA offers scholarships to U.S. military veterans pursuing degrees in STEM fields. These scholarships support veterans transitioning into civilian careers in technology and related areas.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: veteran
- Must be a U.S. military veteran (all branches) currently enrolled in an accredited degree program classified as STEM
- Must be in at least their second year of study
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Transcripts
- DD-214
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline in April. Notifications in June.
Tips
Clearly articulate your passion for STEM and how your military experience has prepared you for this field. Provide strong examples of academic achievement in STEM courses.