Atlanta Chapter
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
2011 Merit Scholarship Program
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is a professional association chartered
in Washington D.C. as an educationally oriented, non-profit technical society. Its mission is (a) to promote
industry-government cooperation in developing Communications, Electronics, Intelligence and Information
Systems; (b) to contribute to the professional development of those in related scientific and technical fields; and
(c) through these activities, to further the security and preparedness of the United States and its allies.
In support of this mission, the Atlanta Chapter of AFCEA will award a minimum of six scholarships of at least
$2,000 each to undergraduate students enrolled full-time in accredited degree-granting four-year colleges or
universities in the metro Atlanta or North Georgia area. Candidates must be enrolled at the time of application.
This is a merit scholarship.
Eligibility: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and working toward a bachelor’s degree in: Science, Mathematics,
Engineering, International Affairs, Public Policy or Information Technology; and must have a GPA of 2.8 on 4.0
scale or better. Candidate must be enrolled as an undergraduate in a metro-Atlanta or North Georgia area college
or university.
To be considered for the scholarship the following must be provided:
1) Completed application (with essay)
2) Copy of college transcript (Fall 2010)
3) Letter of recommendation from a non-family member who is familiar with the applicant’s character
and career goals.
Send/FAX the completed application materials to:
Atlanta AFCEA Chapter
ATTN: Mr. Francis Mazzocchi VOICE: (770) 493-7659
P.O. Box 90831 Scholarships@afcea-atlanta.org
Atlanta, GA 30364
Alternate: Ms. Arletta Powell VOICE: (404) 464-5734
Arletta.J.Powell@us.army.mil FAX: (404) 464-5723
The 2011 Award will be announced in April 2011. Deadline for submission is March 7, 2011.
THE AFCEA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
COLLEGE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
ATLANTA CHAPTER
1. PERSONAL DATA
Name of Candidate ________________________________________________________________________
(First name) (Middle initial) (Last name)
Mailing Address (good for April – August)______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(Street Address) (City, State and Zip Code)
Current Phone No. (_____) ______ – _________ Permanent Home Phone (_____) ______ – __________
U.S. Citizen: Yes _____ No _____ FAX :______________ E-mail:_______________________________
2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
College or University _______________________________________________________________________
Major ______________________________________________ *Grade Point Average __________
*COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUESTED (Fall 2010)
3. APPLICABILITY TO AFCEA
Provide a typewritten essay to help the committee select appropriate scholarship recipients. Briefly state how your personal
values complement the core values of the US Armed Services, those in Public Service and AFCEA. Describe what have you
done, and what do you propose to do, to foster these values. Attach essay to this application form.
Describe Any Connection/Affiliation to the Armed Forces (e.g., Prior Service, ROTC, parent(s) in Military, other) or
AFCEA.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________________________ Date___________________
Please attach your Fall 2010 transcript, essay and letter of recommendation (or indicate if being mailed separately).
Send/FAX the completed application materials to:
Atlanta AFCEA Chapter
ATTN: Mr. Francis Mazzocchi Voice: (770) 493-7659
P.O. Box 90831 Scholarships@afcea-atlanta.org
Atlanta, GA 30364
Alternate: Ms. Arletta Powell Voice: (404) 464-5734
Arletta.J.Powell@us.army.mil FAX: (404) 464-5723
Deadline for submission is March 7, 2011.
Would like a free, one-year membership in AFCEA: ______ ______
(Yes) (No)
