Education and Scholarships

***Updated Information***
As of 27 Jan 2010

 AFCEA Hawaii is now accepting ACFEA Hawaii Merit Scholarship applications for 2010-2011 Academic Year

 Several $2000 scholarships will be awarded and one $3000 scholarship to a student attending a college/university in Hawaii.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2010

For High School Students:  High School Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:  Applicant must be graduating from a public (includes home schooling) or private high school in Hawaii.  Applicant must indicate an intention to major in a discipline that supports AFCEA Hawaii Fields of Interest (communications, IT, intelligence, and global security).  Before any scholarship checks are mailed, awardees must be accepted into an accredited 4-year college/university anywhere in the United States.

For College Students:  College Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:  Applicant must provide college/university transcripts that document successful completion of the number of hours that constitute at least one academic year of credit at the institution of attendance.  Applicant must indicate an intention to major in a discipline that supports AFCEA Hawaii Fields of Interest (communications, IT, intelligence, and global security). 

 The following items will be taken into account by the scholarship selection committee when awarding scholarships:

o        Academic standing; e.g. GPA, class standing

o        Types of courses taken

o        Community involvement

o        Demonstrated leadership

o        Extracurricular activities and

o        Letters of Recommendation

o        Financial need

Applications and letters of recommendation may be e-mailed to: education.vp@afceahawaii.org

or mailed to:

AFCEA Hawaii
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 31156
Honolulu, HI  96820

Equal Opportunity Note:  Scholarships will NOT be awarded based on applicants age, sex (gender), race, color, national origins, political affiliations, ethnicity, disability or religion.

2010 Scholarship winners will be notified by May 30, 2010.

 Please contact education.vp@afceahawaii.org if you have questions or concerns regarding our Scholarship Program.

Good luck!

Jane Ferreira
VP for Education
AFCEA Hawaii

 Winners of AFCEA Hawaii Merit Scholarships
2009–2010 Academic Year